Naval threat by the Soviets looms larger than US fleets
The piece argues the Soviet navy surpasses all others in numbers and capability, while the US Navy faces collision-prone ships and declines in readiness. British naval authority Capt John Moore cites Soviet firepower and long range submarines capable of threatening North America Europe and parts of China, urging awareness of Angola and reliance on foreign petroleum.
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Moore
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China
Angola
U.S
Abroad At Home Moral stance on Chile torture shocks Britain
Column laments U.S. and British silence on human rights abuses. It condemns Chilean torture of Dr. Sheila Cassidy, critiques Kissinger realpolitik, and urges leaders to adopt a policy prioritizing human values over expediency. The piece cites Ullman in Foreign Policy and calls for new, principled leadership.
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Sheila Cassidy
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Chile
London
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Indonesia
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Helsinki
Angola
Portugal
Henry A. Kissinger
Africa
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Kissinger
Realpolitik
Richard H. Ullman
Princeton
Ford adviser predicts GOP disaster at polls in 1976
A Ford adviser privately foresees a Democratic landslide in November due to high unemployment, inflation above eight percent, rising prices, and a sluggish economy. He notes 40 percent oil imports, idle industrial capacity, and profits concentrated with grain firms, predicting voters will blame the administration and shift to Democrats.
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Jack
U.S
Reagan May Be President's Best Ally
James Reston reports from New Hampshire that Ronald Reagan’s rising profile makes him a stronger ally and potential secret weapon for President Ford. Reagan’s assertive stance toward the Russians and Angola contrasts with Ford’s perceived vulnerabilities, reshaping the Republican race as candidates are measured by character and experience.
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James Reston
Washington
New Hampshire
Ir Gozn
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California
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Moultonborough
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Capitol Hill
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White House
Newsweek
John Gardner
Common Cause
Tax forms and lawyers fuel Russell Baker’s tax lament
Observer Russell Baker laments the tax system’s complexity and the nation’s bookkeeper culture. He recalls keeping exhaustive personal records to prove tax amounts, argues education in tax law is oppressive, notes IRS errors, and mocks reform efforts as mere cover for lawyers’ profit.
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Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Washington
Internal Revenue
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