Muskie Confirmed as Secretary of State Amid Foreign Policy Strain
The Senate approved Edmund Muskie's nomination quickly, signaling tacit acceptance of his view that the secretary of state is the president's main foreign policy adviser and spokesman. The piece argues Carter must unify Vance and Brzezinski's differing approaches to avoid policy confusion and strengthen U.S. standing.
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Red Beachhead In Disarray At Cuban Embassy Clash
The Peru vian Embassy clash underscores Cuba's Marxist regime as failing and Moscow's reach in the Western Hemisphere as vulnerable. It highlights massive Soviet military and political penetration, U S government inaction, and the urgent need to reorient priorities to curb subversion and defend regional stability.
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Does God Care for Earthly Humans Despite Vast Cosmos
A reader questions God’s care given the vast universe. The response recalls Psalm 8 3-4, noting humanity's smallness yet emphasizes God’s love proven through earthly provisions and care for people.
Asset or Liability How Cubans Test US Tolerance
Paul Harvey argues the Cuban exodus strains US welfare and immigrant policy. He questions open admission amid unemployment and taxpayer costs, condemns coast guard limits, and warns policies may resemble surrender as thousands flee Cuba.
GAO cites Army overbuy risk on M2 machine guns
GAO found the Army planned a $10.2 million purchase of 1 530 M2 50 cal guns despite 8 300 M2s in Navy Marine and Air Force inventories and 3 886 transferred M2s mis-coded in 1976. The Army canceled the buy on Sept 19 1979 and faces systemic small arms management flaws across services.
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