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Humility Quotes From Church to Diplomacy
A collection contrasts Matthew 18 humility with John McCloy commentary on strength in admitting mistakes and making amends. It links childlike humility to greatness and ethical leadership in diplomacy.
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John McCloy
Plomat
No-Work Ethic Gains Support Among Youth and Adults
The piece discusses a rising no-work ethic with supporters across ages. It cites U S Labor Department data showing 1.1 million people dropping out of the job market and living on benefits or welfare rather than seeking work. The author notes plentiful job opportunities yet a reluctance to work and questions the sustainability of such a system.
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U.S
United States
Fringe Benefit Abuse Revealed in Free Mail by Ex Representative
Former Representative Frank Clark exposed a loophole letting ex members send free franked mail to constituents while portraying himself as still in office. The piece notes how incumbents use the privilege to flood districts with campaign material at taxpayer expense and cites court challenges against free mass mailings.
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Congress
Frank Clark
Clark
House
President Ford to contest New Hampshire primary
President Ford plans a statewide bid in New Hampshire with a target on Republican rivals including Reagan and Percy. Campaign setup moves include a separate political and fundraising arm, with Raymond Bliss as a likely national chairman and Chicago as a probable headquarters.
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Ford
New Hampshire
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Charles Percy
Ees
Lican National Committee
Raymond Bliss
Middle West
Chicago
Policy gaps blamed for slow military response to piracy
A House subcommittee chaired by Otis Pike faults U S military red tape and disorganization for delaying decisive action in crises. Six years after the Pueblo incident critics argue no clear crisis policy exists, risking hesitation and inadequate options in Cambodia and Mayaguez-like events.
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Washington
NEA
North Korea
House
U. S
Otis Pike
Pike
Mill
Mayaguez
Old Pike
Pueblo
Defense Department
Buckley Debates USIA Policy Powers and VOA Role
William F Buckley examines USIA future as Frank Stanton and James Keogh clash over repatriating USIA to the State Department and keeping VOA independent. Senator Percy attacks VOA coverage and weighs whether VOA should mirror commercial news or reflect official stance amid Vietnam evacuations and Attica uprising questions.
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Frank Stanton
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Citizens Panel
United States Information Agency
USIA
James Keogh
Stanton
State Department
Voice of America
Mr. Keogh
Charles Percy
United States
South Vietnam
Pentagon
Danang
Percy Ha
VOA
Ford
Tulane University
America
Mail opening abuses spark Senate probe and Ford aid clash
Washington reports reveal long standing counterintelligence mail snooping on servicemen and overseas letters, using methods like rolling and new machines to read envelopes. Officials note limited investigations and reliance on denials, while Ford resists stripping military aid amid Saigon talks and faces internal criticism.
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Pentagon
Senate
CIA
FBI
Central Intelligence Agency
United States
Army Security Agency
Prague
West Germany
Senate Committee
Defense Department
IRS
U. S
Ford
Saigon
House
Tip O’neill
Allons
Carl Albert
Phillip Burton
D.-Calif
House Democratic Caucus
O’neill
Nelson Rockefeller
Loyalty Day low turnout signals drift from patriotism
The piece notes scant public observance of Loyalty Day amid lukewarm support for May Day symbolism. It contrasts US apathy with the Soviet emphasis on World War II victory, urging stronger American leadership to defend freedom as detente evolves.
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Cleveland
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Andrei Grchko
The
World Marxist Review
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Lee
Andrei Grechkos
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