Thatcher's Rise Marks Turn in Britain's Crisis Governance
The piece analyzes Britain's winter strikes and the ouster of James Callaghan. It notes Margaret Thatcher's narrow parliamentary win and rising momentum for a Conservative program to cut taxes, curb unions, shrink government, and boost military spending amid a looming May 3 election.
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Saving Amtrak in the Age of OPEC
Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams proposes a 43 percent cut in Amtrak service to save about 300 million dollars annually in subsidies. Critics warn the plan risks destroying rail passenger service while oil shortages loom. Adams aims to improve remaining routes and speed on the Northeast Corridor, but the Florida to New York line may shrink to a single daily train.
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Let Us End the Hate and Help Each Other
A letter from James Thomase of Stephens City urges readers to curb hatred and assist one another. He cites rising prices for food and gas, sharing rides, and avoiding suspicion as ways to reduce costs and conflict, while stressing God’s forgiveness and love as guidance.
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Letter Policy for Editor's Notes Readers
Policy describes letters to the editor inviting signed submissions with address and phone number, not exceeding 350 words, preferably typed double spaced, and subject to authentication and editorial editing before use.
Schlesinger Surges as Decontroller in Chief
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Secretary James Schlesinger pushing for decontrol of oil prices with a new approach that links price freedom to a proposed oil severance tax. The plan faces stiff Senate opposition led by Senator Russell Long and suggests revenue could fund Social Security or be redirected to oil exploration. Carter aides describe the shift as bitter necessity amid political brawl, while Schlesinger earns grudging respect from oil lobbyists and some liberals.
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Between the Lines of the Treaty in the Middle East
The memo signed by Secretary Vance and Moshe Dayan hedges US military guarantees while preserving Washington’s freedom of action. It promises to defend treaty terms, consult on violations, and may involve US support for Israel in response to violations, with broader implications for Egyptian security and regional balance.
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