Behind Closed Doors misleads about Washington politics
A reviewer denounces the TV miniseries Behind Closed Doors for exaggerating ethical lapses in Washington. It portrays the White House and CIA figures plotting illegal acts, warping public impressions of government and morality, while the writer insists such scenarios are fantasy and harmful to trust.
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Washington
White House
United States
Jason Robards
CIA
FBI
Bob Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
John Dean
John Mitchell
Howard Hunt
G. Gordon Liddy
Ohio voters face tough task on two ballot debt questions
Campaigners must explain Issue 4 which would ease borrowing limits by tying debt to state income and require two thirds legislative approval plus annual repayment caps. Issue 3 would allow low interest loans for middle and low income housing, backed by support from Gov. Rhodes and major groups.
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Columbus
Ohio
Afl-Cio
Warren J. Smith
Smith
James A. Rhodes
Constitutional Revision Commission
League of Women Voters
Joan Lawrence
League
Rhodes
Ohio Housing Development Board
Panama Treaty sees Carter's sole policy breakthrough
The Panama Canal treaty stands as Jimmy Carter's main foreign policy achievement after eight months in office. Negotiators Ellsworth Bunker and Sol Linowitz reached a compromise with Panama designed to win congressional approval and bolster U S Latin America ties, while posing risks to his credibility among conservatives. The outcome could reshape battles over Israel Taiwan and South Korea as well as future diplomatic leverage.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Washington
Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
Congress
Middle East
Africa
China
Henry A. Kissinger
Panama Canal
Ellsworth Bunker
Sol Linowitz
U.S
Latin America
State Department
Hemisphere
Far East
Israel
Taiwan
South Korea
United States
Cyrus R. Vance
Andrei A. Gromyko
Meigs High students side with teachers in pay dispute
A Meigs High student argues that teachers deserve higher pay to support better resources. He notes long hours and low pay for staff versus a shorter work week, cites lack of buses and practice disruptions due to a strike, and fears June school days could harm graduation and jobs. He urges backing the board.
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the Messenger
Meigs High
Board of Education
Hasses
Americans Choose Loneliness
A column contrasts Russian studies on longevity and Dr James Lynch findings with modern American life. It argues modern society prefers independence and privacy, often choosing loneliness through divorce, widowhood, and solitary living, despite health implications and a search for connection.
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Boston
James Lynch
Woody Allen
Philip Slater
Lynch
New York Race Highlights Koch Cuomo Contest
The piece analyzes the New York mayoral race between Edward Koch and Mario Cuomo. It notes Koch's liberal credentials and his nuanced stance on capital punishment, while Cuomo attacks the death penalty as ineffective for jobs and budgets, framing the contest as a clash of ethnic and political profiles.
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New York
Barry Farber
Edward Koch
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Mr. Cuomo
Nathan Glazer
Patrick Moynihan
Koch
Rock
Mr. Koch
Elenchi
Today in History September 20 1977 highlights and birthdays
This date notes major events: 1938 hurricane killing nearly 700 across New Jersey New York and New England. Magellan began circumnavigation in 1519. 1881 Chester Arthur became president. 1973 Concorde first U S landing at Dallas Fort Worth. 1978 Watergate suit details. 1979 Carter tax reform promise. birthdays Sophia Loren 43 James Galanos 53. quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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New Jersey
New York
New England
Ferdinand Magellan
Spain
Indies
Chester Arthur
United States
James Garfield
U.S
Dallas-Fort Worth
Democratic Party
Richard Nixon
Maurice Stans
Carter
Sophia Loren
James Galanos
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Will Rogers jokes on banker lawyer politician remain best bets
The comedian Will Rogers jokes that audiences still rely on the banker, the lawyer, and the politician for laughs, noting that audiences and the three professions have not changed. He implies timeless humor around these figures.
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