Puerto Rico Statehood Debate Reflects On U S Economic Woes
The article argues against immediate Puerto Rico statehood, citing unemployment of about 540000 and economic strains. It notes Puerto Rico's status as a commonwealth with no voting rights and discusses political positions of Ford, Carter, and U S senators.
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Ford
Puerto Rico
Americas
Paris
U.S
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Commonwealth
Washington
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Island Commonwealth
United States
Prostatehood New Progressive Party
Popular Democratic Party
Byrd Widens Lead as Senate Majority Leader Choice
The article praises U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia for being chosen by colleagues as Senate majority leader. It notes his extensive experience, prior role as majority whip, parliamentary skill, and strong support from southern Democrats and some liberals. Byrd turns 59 soon and ranks 12th in Senate Democratic seniority.
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U.S
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Senate
Robert Byrd
Sen. Byrd
Sen
Ted Kennedy
Byrd
Democrats
Puerto Rico profile highlights poverty and economy
The overview notes Puerto Rico housing about 3.4 thousand square miles with 2.99 million people 60 percent of families below the federal poverty line. It cites high unemployment around 30 percent, tourism at 360.3 million in 1974, and an Operation Bootstrap industrial program.
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Puerto Rico
Miami
Fla
U.S
United Nations
United States
Power Struggle for GOP Chairmanship Shapes 1980 Direction
Washington reports a factional bid for the Republican National Committee chair with Treasury Secretary Bill Simon at the center. Clarke Reed pushes for a full time chairman while Ford Rockefeller and Reagan back a technician, leading to a clash over power and direction.
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William Simon
Simon
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Gerald R. Ford
Reed
Ford
GOP
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Mary Louise Smith
John B. Connally
Nelson Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Connally
Ray Bliss
Goldwater
Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam
Robert Strauss
Ford-Rockefeller-Reagan
Houston
Ford- Rockefeller
Thomas Milligan
Indiana
Reagan
Richard Richards
Utah
James Baker
Robert Carter
National Committee
Sen
William Brock
Tennessee
Brock
Bob Dole
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Greenville
Miss
New Vernon
N.J
Texas
Ray Hutchison
Hutchison
Hutchinson
Move to Force Budget Balance
Senator Carl T. Curtis campaigns for a constitutional amendment demanding a balanced federal budget except in war or national emergencies. He cites rising spending, debt, and inflation with a Gallup poll showing strong public support for balance, especially among low income groups. He warns of escalating deficits into the Carter era and urges outside pressure to curb spending.
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Congress
Carl T. Curtis
Senate Finance Committee
Curtis
Gallup
Ford
Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
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Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas B. O'Connell
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