Abzug Ousted From White House Post After Repeated Losses
The article reviews Bella Abzug’s firing by President Carter from the National Advisory Committee for Women after three election defeats from 1976 to a 1979 special House race. It notes her abrasive style, unpaid post, and the emergence of a more moderate successor while panel members debate strategy for advancing women’s issues.
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Contagious thanks brighten a VA center experience
A Martinsburg Veterans Administration center incident sparked a letter about a clerk going beyond duty to help a veteran with kidney issues and disability. The writer recounts frustration, a phone call, and a compassionate doctor, ending with a wish for everyone to say thanks more often to spread kindness.
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Zig Zags Over Iran Shake U.S. Military Unity
Carter faces military anger as Gen. Robert Huyser fails to win Iran's army support for a leftist government. NATO chief Haig and others criticize the administration's Iran policy and force posture. Secret talks seek to curb Patricia Derian's human rights power while placing refugee duties with Sen. Dick Clark.
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Dick Clark
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Carter in good spirits as second term outlook discussed
James Reston reports President Carter approaching year two with steady confidence despite Iran, Cambodia, Israel, Egypt tensions and domestic inflation. Carter stresses budget discipline, defense spending, and steady dollar policy while unsure about tackling a volatile economy and future electoral calculations. He signals a possible second term but postpones a formal announcement.
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New York Times
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Iran
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Egypt
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Billy Carter under scrutiny over Lance investigation
William Safire argues the focus on Billy Carter shifts from his crude remarks to what he may know about the Lance bank dealings. He questions why the Carter Justice Department has not appointed a special prosecutor to pursue potential information Billy holds about the family and the pre election bans.
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NBC
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Evening Star Establishment Marked July Fourth
The Evening Star traces its origin to July 4 1866 with founder Thomas guiding its early issues and civic role. This note records the historic start and Thomas' leadership in the paper's formative period.
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