Violence and the Myth of a Violent American State
The piece argues that sustained readings of violence reflect social defects, not national character. It notes past and present excesses, comparing 19th century New York homelessness, 1960s 70s political assassinations, and Western Europe, to claim no nation has a monopoly on violence.
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United States
America
New York City
Western
Europe
Recall as a Politics Backstop for Defects
The piece argues for a recall mechanism on lawmakers similar to product recalls. It notes politicians write recall rules yet exempt themselves and questions the sufficiency of elections every few years to judge fitness. It concludes Congress acts as final arbiter, slowing the push for recall.
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Congress
We the people are right a national plea from PAUL HARVEY
A PAUL HARVEY column argues Americans are diverse yet share common interests. It rails at foreign entanglements and domestic crime, urging leaders to restore streets and safety. It cites Rumsfeld Haig Kelley and Gallup figures and predicts Washington will hear the message.
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Paul Harvey
Los Angeles Times
Michigan
Nebraska
Florida
R. Kissinger
Vietnam
River City
Indochina
Africa
Russia
Pentagon
State Department
China
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
United States
Alexander Haig
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Kelley
Afl-Cio
George Gallup
Mr. Kissinger
Washington, D.C
CIA sex operation exposes secret liaisons for officials
Washington report reveals the CIA run sex program via the Office of Security with black books, safe houses, and hired companions for kings, diplomats, and defectors. It links field offices, police ties, and covert filming used for blackmail while noting limited congressional scrutiny and high-level reactions.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Office of Security
Roy E. Blick
Harold Osborn
Congressional
House Intelligence Committee
Middle East
Jordan
Hussein
United States
New York
Greenwich Village
San Francisco
Biddeford Resident Urges Public Hearing on Marie Joseph Site
Biddeford resident Bob Boilard questions the Bureau of Parks and Recreation for not holding a public hearing on Marie Joseph Academy land at Biddeford Pool. He calls for a public forum before development, noting rising York County growth and beach front recreation needs. He adds residents will bear costs and suggests converting a dump into Rotary Park.
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Bob Boilard
Biddeford
State Bureau of Parks and Recreation
Marie Joseph Academy
Biddeford Pool
Boilard
Herbert Hartman
Biddeford Pool Improvement Association
Marie Joseph
York County
Pool Association
Obert Bollard
High St
Maine
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