Examining Our Moral Foundation Congress in Los Angeles
About 800 people gathered for the Congress of the Laity in Los Angeles to discuss religious and social issues. The event, opened by Gerald Ford and his wife, aimed to bridge liberal and conservative views and explore the interaction of Christianity with culture and leadership. The piece notes limited breakthroughs but highlights a shift toward wider ethics in universities and professional schools, influenced by Vietnam and Watergate. It sees a growing remnant seeking moral revival and responsible discourse beyond traditional leaders.
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N.Y. Times News
Los Angeles
Congress
Gerald R. Ford
Howard E. Butt, Jr
Corpus Christi
Texas
Jesus Christ
Republic
Roger Staubach
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
Edward B. Fiske
The
New York Times
Vietnam
Watergate
Nixon
Haldeman
Congress of the Laity
Halde ‘Nan
Lawmakers Debate Costly Annexation Fixes in Virginia
The Michie package seeks to defuse annexation pressures by state aid to cities. Senate questions the funding source and total cost with estimates ranging from 100 to 250 million dollars for 1980 82. Advocates urge budgeting priority to curb municipal annexations.
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General Assembly
House of Delegates
State Senate
Senate
Local Government Committee
Virginia
Soviet Intervention Grows in Horn of Africa Crisis
Column warns that Soviet and Cuban involvement in Ethiopia over Somalia escalates, with 10,000 to 11,000 Cuban troops aiding Ethiopia and a Soviet general directing Ethiopian forces in Ogaden. Calls for Carter to challenge Moscow, arguing U.S. hands off policy risks deterring détente and Middle East stability.
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Horn of Africa
Ethiopia
Somalia
Ogaden
Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Soviet Union
Brzezinski
Horn
Middle East
Gulf of Aden
U.S
Africa
Democrats Hopeful Amid Polls From 1978 Midterms
Democrats optimistic about retaining congressional majorities as polls show President Carter earning modest approval. Scott Wolf of the DNC notes improved ratings, yet overall public disillusionment and inflation threaten turnout and the party's prospects. He cautions only a major policy success could boost Carter's standing.
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United States Press, Inc
Washington
Carter
Democratic Party
Congress
Scott Wolf
Democratic National Committee
Wolf
White House
Secret Naval Base at Galeta Island in Canal Zone
An untold issue in Panama Canal treaty debates is a top secret U S Navy high frequency direction finding station on Galeta Island. The facility, part of SOSUS, tracks Soviet submarines and handles bearing fixes for Atlantic and Pacific operations. relocation costs and political fallout may deter moves, making Galeta Island a potential political lever in treaty discussions.
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Field Enterprises Inc
Washington
U.S
Canal Zone
Galeta Island
Atlantic
Canal
Naval Group
SOSUS
Panama
Senate
White House
Adm
James Holloway
Naval Operations
Senate Armed Services Committee
Holloway
Sen
Jesse Helms
Pentagon
Pacific
U.S. West Coast
Sen. Helms
Helms
Pen- Lagan
Karamursel
Turkey
Udorn
Thailand
Jerry Brown profile reads as fresh and unpredictable
A condensed portrait presents Jerry Brown as new and refreshing, unpredictable in actions and moods, with a penchant for space, minimal living, and eclectic tastes. The piece notes his appeal to voters, delays on questions of presidential ambitions, and a provocative mix of philosophy and pop culture.
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Jerry Brown
White House
Jimmy Carter
Sierra Mountains
Aeschylus
Hamilton Jordan
Outer Space
Carter
Golden Pacific Shore
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