FBI Containment Hurts National Leadership and Safety
The article argues that reduced FBI domestic intelligence limits hinder presidential travel and security, with Mark Felt criticizing post Watergate policies. It notes Weather Underground conspiracies involve ex-FBI officials and wiretapping, urging restoration of robust intelligence to protect the nation.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Mark Felt
FBI
Patrick Gray
Felt
Secret Service
President Carter
Weather Underground
Edward Miller
FBI Intelligence
Why Renewing the 1938 Nash Defies Value Trends
Paul Harvey muses on how younger people claim certainty while adults grow less sure. He notes old cars abandoned as junk and yet thousands restore antique autos to mint condition, reversing the belief that rusty frames are worthless. The piece ponders market demand for historic cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Old Nash hobbyists urge preservation over scrap
The author notes national and regional old Nash collector groups with their own pubs and conventions. Many dabble in other makes, valuing authentic parts and old tail lights and rivets. He laments car salvage of fifties pickups vs restoration costs.
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Angel
California
Clare Boothe Luce Receives Sylvanus Thayer Award at West Point
Clare Boothe Luce delivers a West Point Sylvanus Thayer Award address detailing her service as U S ambassador to Italy and efforts to resolve the Trieste crisis. She credits Americans with progress and warns democracy dangers from fiscal excess and the lure of peace over security.
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Clare Boothe Luce
Sylvanus Thayer
West Point
Eisenhower
Italy
Trieste
Yugoslavia
United States
New York City
America
London
Tokyo
White House
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard accepts signed letters with the writer’s handwriting and mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space and libel. Limit is 200 words unless editors grant exceptions.
Values clash over hostages and the Iran crisis
The columnist questions public values amid the Iran hostage crisis and debates the balance between defending life and enforcing liberty. He argues the US must act decisively to deter aggressors or risk greater losses, contrasting highway deaths and foreign policy.
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Iran
Michael Novak
Poland
U.S
Novak
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