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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...this, the key requirement imposed by Congress is the contribution from Chrysler's workers. Although its blue-collar employees have already agreed to forgo expected wage increases amounting to $203 million in the next three years, Congress insists that an extra $259.5 million be cut. This will force Chrysler and the United Auto Workers to renegotiate the contract that they concluded in November. Said Senator William Roth, the Delaware Republican: "Our proposal would have to be ratified by the workers. Ultimately, it is up to them." White collar employees will also be hit; their wage packages...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Santa Calls on Chrysler | 12/31/1979 | See Source »

...White House has been mulling over new initiatives that would cut imports without the need for congressional action. Proponents and opponents of various measures can agree on one key point: the U.S. has rarely had a better opportunity, or more need, to take energy action. Year after year, that action has been impeded by debate over which groups in the population, which regions of the country, should make the largest economic and environmental sacrifices. After Caracas, it was clear that unless the U.S. accepts some compromises that will cut its consumption of precious petroleum, the OPEC cartel will simply regroup...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: OPEC Fails to Make a Fix | 12/31/1979 | See Source »

...sound as with their meaning. Taylor says that for him a sermon is a journey. "I like to start with a cool introduction to suggest what I'm going to say, without giving away the secret." But when the secret is out and the climax is reached, the key biblical phrase that Taylor wants no one to forget is engraved in the congregation's memory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: American Preaching: A Dying Art? | 12/31/1979 | See Source »

...Peter Riegert, 32, the actor who played Boon, the social chairman of Delta Tau Chi, in Animal House, and the hero's best friend in Head over Heels. Though they live in Los Angeles, they have rented a loft in Manhattan for their trips East. Calm and low-key, Riegert seems to be the grounding for Bette's electric charge, her steadying influence. On stage, says Midler, she is "a character without fear, who has no problem being vulgar or outrageous. But in my private life, I'm one of the most paranoid per sons...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Midler: Make Me a Legend! | 12/31/1979 | See Source »

...burnished voice that would soar, pause theatrically or plunge to a hushed whisper. Wearing a cape and large pectoral cross, and with a blackboard as his only prop, he performed flawlessly without script or cue cards. He put something like 30 hours' preparation into each show, memorizing key points and the eloquent windup that would precede his famous "God love you" sign...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: The Microphone of God | 12/24/1979 | See Source »

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