Belated Solicitations on Cambodia War Aid
The piece laments Senator McGovern’s late call for a UN military force to aid Cambodians under the Khmer Rouge after a 1975 vote in Congress denied emergency military aid. It notes three years of genocide since Phnom Penh fell and questions international action and human rights scrutiny.
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Congress
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Southeast Asia
Lavish Hebert Naval Hospital to close in New Orleans
Critics say the 21 million facility built to honor F Edward Hebert has wasted funds since 1977. The hospital with 250 beds never housed more than 50 patients, and lawmakers argue the closing saves about 2 million yearly. Public Health Service Hospital nearby serves area needs. The government will seek private leasing for the building.
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F. Edward Hebert Naval Hospital
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Mississippi
U.s.public Health Service Hospital
Pentagon
Carter shifts to mobile ICBMs as defense option
In defense of the nation the Carter administration concedes land based ICBMs face a Soviet first strike risk by the early 1980s unless mobile missiles are deployed. The piece argues mobile launchers offer deterrence without violating arms control terms and may counter the growing Soviet throw weight.
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Carter
United States
Harold Brown
Soviet Union
Congress
Repentance and holy living in Christian faith
Dear D D explains that repentance and holy living matter, but salvation comes by faith in Christ not works. The New Testament shows God saves for a purpose to live under His lordship and renounce self rule, while emphasizing faith over law keeping.
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D.D
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites letters from writers in their own handwriting with a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not accepted. Typed submissions are preferred. All letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. The word limit is 200 words with editors’ discretion for exceptions.
Haven No More By PAUL HARVEY
Washington crime surges in the capital as members of Congress face mugging and robbery at multiple offices homes and streets. The piece notes public officials’ vulnerability and cites specific incidents including assaults at Sen Stevenson's and Rep Metcalfe's offices and a shooting near Sen Stennis's home.
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Washington, D.C
America
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Adlai Stevenson
Bob Michel
Illinois
Ed Forsythe
New Jersey
Barber Conable
New York
California
Hayakawa
John Stennis
Mississippi
Ralph Metcalfe
Bourne syndrome and the license of power in government
The Bourne syndrome names a pattern among high ranking officials who feel above rules. Cited cases include Peter Bourne and Robert Strauss showing entitlement in speed, travel, and airline access. It notes abuses by Bert Lance and Congress aides, and describes a culture of privilege and exemption in federal service.
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Bourne
Carter
Robert Strauss
Strauss
Congress
Bert Lance
White House
Georgia
Lance
Capitol Hill
Defense Coalition in Congress for Strength and Supremacy
A new Coalition for Peace Through Strength in Congress seeks to restore U.S. military superiority amid rising Soviet power. It links notable backers like William Simon and retired military leaders to push for robust defense, civil defense, cautious arms control, and nonmilitary efforts to curb Communism.
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William E. Simon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Thomas L. Moorer
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
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United States
New Coalition
Congress
Congress For Peace
Coalition For Peace Through Strength
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