Righteousness Exalts a Nation Proverb Reflection
A reflective note cites Proverbs 14 34 stating righteousness lifts nations while sin brings disgrace, urging moral conduct and accountability. The line emphasizes ethical governance and societal integrity as guiding principles.
Not A Workable Idea for Merit Pay in Schools
The West Virginia Education Association and similar groups oppose Reagan's merit pay plan, warning it would breed favoritism and divisiveness. They argue raises would go to political allies, not truly capable teachers, and suggest tests plus impartial evaluations to reward good work while removing underperformers, with unions resisting such reforms.
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West Virginia Education Association
Teachers Union
Reagan
National Education Association
West Virginia
Kissinger Debate Draws Fire From Hersh and Buckley
William F Buckley praises Kissinger while Seymour Hersh faces sharp rebuttals over claims about the secretary of state. The exchange touches on Kissinger’s 1968 campaign roles, Nixon era files, and the broader question of Kennedy and Nixon era politics, with Buckley defending Kissinger’s legacy amid critical charges.
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Hersh
Richard Nixon
Nixon
America
Alger Hiss
Checkers
Nelson Rockefeller
Washington Post
Henry Kissinger
John Mitchell
Mde
Kissinger
Harvard
Seymour Hersh
Arthur Rubinstein
Humphrey
Enders Departure Signals Change in Central American Policy
The article reviews the 1980s Central American policy shift as Thomas Enders and Deane Hinton leave their Latin American posts. It notes Enders’s initial hardline stance giving way to a two track approach and praises his effort to learn Spanish. It highlights Jeane Kirkpatrick’s continued influence and casts doubt on policy prospects under the White House.
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Thomas Ostrom Enders
Central America
el Salvador
Enders
Stockholm
Belgrade
Canada
Carter
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Vietnam
Tom Enders
Latin America
State Department
Department
Deane R. Hinton
Hinton
San Salvador
Robert White
White House
Jeane J. Kirkpatrick
East River
Oval Office
Thomas Enders
Washington
Africa's economic woes and Western aid patterns
Paul Harvey argues that calling African nations developing or disadvantaged masks their long history of setbacks, with only nine Black African countries feeding themselves. He cites Soviet failures, African leaders exploiting wealth, and repeated dependence on Western aid as harmful, urging Africa to shed welfare dependence and self-correct.
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Asia
Africa
Switzerland
West
Nuclear sabotage threat spurs NRC warning and secrecy
Washington reports rising sabotage attempts at U S nuclear plants with alarms raised over lax protections and secret attack numbers. NRC issues alert while concealing the threshold of attackers, claiming safeguards info. Also notes Synfuels survival aided by political allies amid funding debates.
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Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board
Diablo Canyon
California
Governor’s Office
San Luis Obispo Mothers For Peace
Diablo
John Dillon
Synfuels
U.S
Synfuels Corp
White House
Congress
Jim Wright
D-Texas
House
Cabinet Council
David Stockman
Tom Corcoran
R-Ill
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