Airlift to West Berlin marks pivotal Cold War moment
Fifty years ago this week the Soviet Union tried to cut West Berlin off from the world. U S and British led air forces dropped about 700 tons daily in weeks, rising to 13 000 tons by April 1949, until the blockade was lifted on May 12 1949. Free people refused to buckle under intimidation and the act underscored tyranny's folly.
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Richardson for energy secretary urged prompt Senate action
The nomination of Bill Richardson to head the Energy Department is praised as aligning energy research with national security. He leaves the U.N. post after representing New Mexico in Congress, succeeding Federico Pena, and is urged to support Pantex and U.S. energy defense interests. The editorial calls for swift Senate confirmation.
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Editorial Page Notice on Opinions and Columns
The Amarillo Daily News notes that editorials reflect the paper's board viewpoint while local and syndicated columnists share individual opinions on the opposite page. It clarifies the distinction between board authored editorials and columnist writings.
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Verse of the Day About Help in Hard Times
If one falls down his friend can help him up but pity the man who falls and has no one to assist him in a crisis, a concise reflection on friendship and support in adversity.
Clinton China trip becomes theater of tensions and symbols
In a Beijing stop, President and Mrs Clinton face diplomatic friction over human rights talk, visa bans on Radio Free Asia reporters, and staged pageantry. Officials call incidents regrettable and unfortunate while pursuing constructive engagement amid controversial ceremonies.
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McCarthy Still Angry at Kennedy Thirty Years On
Gene McCarthy recalls the 1968 California primary and accuses Robert F. Kennedy of exploiting race anti communism and Israel aid promises to win. He says Kennedy’s jets for Israel pledge was false and that Sirhan Sirhan’s assassination sealed Kennedy’s fate. McCarthy defends antiwar stance and broadside cites race and appeasement claims.
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Clinton visit shows media and China power play
Don Kaul argues the White House and major press organizations failed to defend independent journalism amid a China trip. Visa cancellations for Radio Free Asia reporters expose how capitalism and sensational photo ops drive coverage, not truth or principle. He urges a united press stance or refusal to travel for real accountability.
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