Debating Draft Reform and National Service Concepts
The text reviews WWI and WWII draft methods and weighs a universal lottery at age 19 with exemptions, plus a two-year national service for all including women. It discusses feasibility, cost, and practical drawbacks, suggesting alternatives like Peace Corps and VISTA to test service as a noncoercive civic duty.
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Sheridan's Classic Revived in Delightful Theatrical
Critics praise Rosemary Harris and the cast for delivering satire with wit and vitality. Strong direction and precise pacing showcase clever set changes and brisk comic timing, making the production engaging from start to finish.
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Yale Grad Sees Viet War as Complex and Total War
A Yale graduate argues the Vietnam conflict is a complex split within Vietnamese society and a total war with both physical battles and psychological struggle. He notes 16,000 hamlets, guerrilla and militia clashes, bombings, and census of regional power using U S Special Forces, while Southeast Asia faces widening regional implications and shifting loyalties.
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Barnard Bureaucracy and Pay Delays Highlight Student Frustration
A reader laments Barnard College delays in payroll and registrar services. Students face limited business hours, slow paycheck processing, and a distance between staff and student needs. Comparisons to the open Barnard Placement office underscore service gaps and calls for practical reform.
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