Public Works Costs and Ford Veto Debate Rise
A 1950s interstate program is blamed for costly mowing and maintenance as Indiana faces higher roadside costs. Kenneth Hoover argues safety mowing limits and resurfacing budgets, while President Ford is urged to veto a proposed Consumer Protection Agency costing 60 million over three years.
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Connally as Secretary of State Rumor in Ford Administration
Sources say President Ford highly regards former Texas Governor John Connally for a top post possibly Secretary of State after Kissinger. Connally, acquitted on bribery charges, remains close to Ford and could join before 1976, with speculation about a running mate role if Rockefeller is dropped.
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The Big Bribe in Global Business Practices
Paul Harvey reports on widespread bribery abroad as a business ritual. U.S. firms face pressure to pay officials for protection, permits, and contracts, with examples from Mexico the Middle East and Africa. Bribery is described as institutionalized, costing companies sales while boosting corruption.
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Reagan on Solzhenitsyn Meeting Sparks Detente Debate
Ronald Reagan argues that White House hesitation to meet Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn shows fear of upsetting the Soviets while praising Solzhenitsyn as a moral voice. The column notes Solzhenitsyn’s Washington appearance, Kissinger’s aides’ objections, and the possible signals from the USSR amid detente tensions.
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Kennedy Vendetta and the Era of Just Punishment
A critical essay links U S actions from Bay of Pigs to Vietnam to a perceived era of consequences. It references Harper's Magazine coverage by Branch and Crile alleging Kennedy era interventions wrought harm, with calls for accountability and moral retribution. The author suggests CIA and media complicity, tying assassinations and political turmoil to 1960s policies and misdeeds.
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Solzhenitsyn and Buckley stir Old vs New Right tensions in politics
The piece examines Solzhenitsyn inviting Senator Buckley to a New York AFL-CIO event, noting divisions over labor power and public perception. It targets Kevin Phillips and his The Emerging Republican Majority, contrasts the Old Right with the New Right, and warns against courting George Wallace while risking conservative cohesion and policy goals.
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Will Rogers Says Birthday Reflections From 1994
A fragmented Will Rogers column from August 10, 1994 reflects on a president's birthday, self admiration, and fate with lines about looking back to foresee events. Edited by Bevan Sterling for publication by The Rochester Tribune Syndicate.
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Shenandoah Band Hearts Hawaii Trip Gratitude Note
The Shenandoah Marching Raider Band thanks the Shenandoah School community and supporters for donations and assistance that made their Hawaii trip possible. Directors David Brown and staff express sincere appreciation for financial and moral support from band parents and locals.
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