Second-class power shocks Congress in May address
The president told Congress that the United States has become a second class power, prompting stunned reactions from senators and diplomats. He urged NATO support and warned against costly foreign policy, while noting improved jobs and ongoing oil-price concerns. In other scenes, executives pivot on deals and a Little League game anchors a busy day.
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Decline and fall of liberalism by George F. Will
The Washington Post essay traces liberalism's decline through the 1960s, arguing Great Society zeal, Vietnam, and Watergate eroded faith in government. It notes Johnson's War on Poverty expanding programs, rising public conservatism, and liberals failing to adapt to a changed political mood. It frames GOP as opposition and laments limited liberal activism despite majorities.
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National Commission On the Causes and Prevention of
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Town seeks plans for alternative highway funding
Village trustees have not acted on building a 34 foot alternate main route with state and federal funds, despite citizen and summer resident interest. Village president Andrew E. Martin notes no action yet. Floods and dam failure caused substantial local damage, with Warm Brook turning into a torrent near East Arlington. Local officials report Vermont faces about 40 draftees in the first call, part of a 1,265 New England total. John G. Campbell announces Republican bid for town representative. Nostalgia note: Garry Buckley recalls restoring the 110 year old Rogers house into a shop replica.
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Andrew E. Martin
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New England
Selective Service
Boston
Oil taxes, gasoline prices, and Washington fail to curb waste
The essay argues a heavy gasoline tax with rebates would curb driving and waste. It cites July price hikes by Shell Amoco Phillips Clark Ashland Mobil Atlantic Richfield Texaco as evidence of collusion and poor policy. It blames Congress and the highway lobby for energy mismanagement and warns of a powerful Washington energy–highway bloc shaping policy.
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