Ford reassures allies on Atlantic alliance tensions
A guest editorial notes President Ford’s Western Europe trip as a diplomatic step to reassure allies about U.S. commitment to Atlantic security. It argues public belief in bipartisan resolve will influence European trust, while acknowledging U.S. domestic divisions and Vietnam concerns. COPLEY NEWSPAPERS
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Toughening up in public employee union clashes in California
Tougher reactions to rough tactics by public employee unions rise. East Bay Regional Park District directors backed a hard line over union membership exemptions amid a long strike. In Santa Barbara County, almost 1,000 employees including 164 firemen were ordered to take a 5 percent pay cut or face job loss after a two day unpaid period and five day reporting requirement. The board warned continued inaction risks layoffs and urged other agencies to adopt similar spine and discipline. Santa Barbara’s stance is cited as a model for California to prevent bankruptcy and ineffectiveness.
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The New Despotism in Modern Governance
Robert Nisbet, Columbia University professor, argues in a Commentary that the era’s major political shift is power shifting from constitutional offices to a vast protection network. He cautions against benevolent rulers eroding liberty, noting historic warnings by Justice Louis Brandeis and stressing vigilance to defend freedom from overreach.
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Will Rogers on Economy and War Defense
Will Rogers critiques the idea of relying on economic slogans and urges action on war defense. He argues nations recognize honor through strength and military power, noting Holland Belgium Switzerland and others lack seats on the League of Nations despite similar honor.
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Campaign reform law under fire in federal court
In a federal case opponents of the 1974 Campaign Act argue it curtails political expression and advantages incumbents. Plaintiffs led by Eugene McCarthy and James Buckley contend limits on contributions and budgeting distort political participation and suppress speech across media, with implications for challengers and minor parties.
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Optimism, Alaska, and Texas in a World View
An optimistic voice cites Wally Thicke criticizing fear driven critiques of energy and pollution. It contrasts Alaska’s George Hickel and Siberia’s rapid development with vast infrastructure like the Trans Siberian Railway and gas pipelines, arguing for bold adoption of capitalist progress and self sufficiency.
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Nader versus Carson on TV exposure sparks clash
Ralph Nader challenges NBC Tonight show over invite to promote his book and line. He accuses media of blacklisting and calls for First Amendment defense while predicting a public backlash against Nader’s media manipulation. Carson may be the one to pose the tough question.
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Defense of Free World Amid World Future Society Debate
Washington columnist Holmes Alexander notes Warren Wagar's World Future Society talk predicting Marxist Leninist shift for democratic capitalism. He credits American tech and military spending, especially Pentagon RDT&E, for keeping independence, while criticizing current consumerist, goal-less drift. He recalls Senate 25 billion defense bill fights as evidence of military significance.
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