The Romance and Reckoning of Motorcycles in New York
Russell Baker reflects on a line of twenty motorcycles roaring past his window and traces the evolving cultural image of bikers from romantic rebels to sinister figures. He recalls his father’s rides, contrasts the Model T's purpose with motorcycles’ pure fun, and notes how media and fashion shaped the aura of danger.
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Hell's Angels
California
Gestapo
Jack Palance
Shane
Darth Vader
Sinagler
Congress' implied powers in bicentennial case
George Will reflects on a Supreme Court term defining implied powers as he recalls the 1982 highway funds case with South Dakota over the 21st Amendment. He contrasts O Connor and Rehnquist, praising Hamiltonianism and McCulloch while warning against coercive fiscal inducement.
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Washington
Serendipity
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Congress
Rehnquist
O'Connor
Arizona
United States
McCulloch
Maryland
Jefferson
Marshall
Center Square plan eyed for downtown revival in Bluefield
Editorial lauds United Way of Greater Bluefield and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce for a joint effort with city cooperation to revitalize Center Square. A summer trial grants United Way exclusive rights to promote weekly events starting with a farmer's market, plus crafts, music, food, and displays to attract local workers and residents.
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United Way of Greater Bluefield, Inc
Greater Bluefield
Center Square
Raleigh Street
United Way
Princeton Avenue
Ious
Leslie Moyer
The
Chamber
James Lewis
Samich
United Way of Greater Bluefield
Bluefield Board of Directors
Letters on smoking harm and VA health care critique
Readers urge doctors to discuss smoking cessation and warn about passive smoke risks. They condemn VA hospitals for poor injury investigations and call readers to share VA experiences with Paralyzed Veterans of America executive director R. Jack Powell. The Daily Telegraph notes letters require signature address and phone number.
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Veterans Administration
America
GAO
Washington
R. Jack Powell
Paralyzed Veterans of America
18Th St
N.W
Washington, D.C
Daily Telegraph
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Washington Post Writers Group
Editorial
Cannell
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