Rail passengers hear booster for Amtrak but subsidy grows
The Carter administration plans to cut Amtrak routes by 43 percent while keeping growing ridership trains. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams says an extra 65 million will be spent, a move critics call buying time for a for profit system. Since 1971 taxpayers have contributed about 3 billion in federal subsidies.
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Amtrak subsidies rise as ridership clues face budget endgame
A survey shows only 6 percent would choose train travel for long trips and Amtrak carries less than half of intercity rail miles. Despite proposed gains to a 1980 subsidy beyond 800 million, critics warn the system may need to pay its own way as urban fuel concerns briefly boost ridership.
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Letter about Alaska lands bill and Rep Robinson stance
Readers discuss the 1978 and current Alaska Lands bill votes, arguing conservation versus resource use. Don Richardson criticizes Rep J Kenneth Robinson while another letter from Winchester thanks citizens for CROP fundraising, praising community support and announcing a September Cans for CROP event at Calvary Church.
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Reagan Faces Question of One Term at 69
Lancaster report notes Rep. Walker privately urged Reagan to pledge one term to ease age concerns. Reagan and strategist John Sears resist though a senior adviser won t rule out the idea. Voters and donors question his vigor and longterm viability as he nears 70.
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Walker
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John Sears
Randolph
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Boston
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General Electric Co
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Jack Kemp
Connally
Carter Kennedy clash signals bold campaign rhetoric
President Carter teased a Kennedy primary challenge and promised to whip the senator in a staged bout style remark. The exchange drew White House leaks and church criticism as Carter aims to pressure Kennedy and reassure supporters of his toughness and readiness for a fight.
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Kennedy and Carter Face Party Split as Draft Efforts Grow
The Times interview notes Senator Kennedy may run and win if he does, while Steadfastly he implies support for Carter. Kennedy remains the party favorite though the conflict with Carter deepens. The piece recalls Nixon’s 1960 maneuver to avert a split and proposes Carter seek Kennedy's backing to unify the Democrats.
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Word Wizard Helps Craft Kennedy Threats
The White House telephone dialogue with a self styled Word Wizard explores colorful ways to threaten Senator Kennedy. The exchange tests stronger language and anatomy laden phrases to present a tougher, more masculine threat while avoiding dull terms.
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