Carter's Middle Period Reality As President-Elect Faces Choices
In the transition period before taking office Carter weighs economic policy and defense plans. Federal aid requests pile up, deficit concerns rise, and a key choice on the B 1 bomber looms. The piece reflects on expectation, business background, and mounting reality.
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Jimmy Carter
Plains
White House
Carter
Georgia
Charles Kirbo
Robert S. Strauss
Kirbo
Kenneth Curtis
Maine
Charles Manatt
California
Strauss
Jerry Brown
Lords Block Nationalization Bill With Shipyard Exemption
The British House of Lords refused to accept a Labour nationalization bill without exempting a dozen profitable ship repair firms, staging a clash with the Commons and delaying passage. The feud echoed broader calls to reform the Lords while acknowledging its checks on the government.
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House of Lords
Lords
House of Commons
Labor
Britain
Reader objects to abortion cartoon tract on Star page
A Star letter questions page 19 of the November 27, 1976 issue for a cartoon tract against abortion. The writer asks whether the material was news or ad, cites misstatements, and urges clear labeling and truthful standards while noting opposition to abortion laws.
Doctor's Viewpoint on Abortion Article Sparks Debate
Dr Sipe Sagese and McWhorter defend patient care and question the November 27 1976 abortion article by Ken Smith from Rosedale Baptist Church. They refute illustrations as misleading and urge balanced, factual coverage highlighting safety, alternatives, and legal context.
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W. David McWhorter
M.dam
Ken Smith
Rosedale Baptist Church
Rent-a Christmas idea riffs on holiday excess
A satirical column envisions Rent-a-Christmas offering full holiday services from shopping to tree setup and even pauper window scenes. It argues this service could curb overlong preparations and reduce stress, while noting elitists may pursue extras and the plan could impact employment.
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New York
England
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Pickwick Papers
Scrooge
Perry Como
Bing Crosby
Kate Smith
Perry
Bing
Kate
Tax Cut Momentum Shifts to How Much and What Kind
Carter aides and economists push for a $15 billion one time consumer tax rebate to energize the economy with debate on distribution between consumers and business. Allan Ullman resists broad cuts, favoring targeted incentives, while ACDA and Pentagon transition dynamics hint at a policy shift.
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Carter
Congress
Russia
Middle East
White House
Carter Camp
Washington
Plains
Rep
al Ullman
Oregon
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ullman
Brookings Institution
Joseph Pechman
Lawrence Klein
University of Pennsylvania
Walter Heller
University of Minnesota
Kennedy
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Arnold B. Vaught
Winchester
Sipe Sagese
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Cratchits
Tiny Tim
Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
ACDA
Pentagon
Defense
Harold Brown
Cal Tech
Air Force
Brown
James Schiesinger
FORD
Delaware
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