Containment, Détente, and Public Skepticism in the 1980s
A readers' column surveys 1930s German rearmament, the failures of appeasement, and NATO weaknesses. It argues that detente risks becoming a soporific while the West shows paralysis amid Soviet buildup, NATO strains, and anti military sentiment in America. It notes CBS coverage bias and questions U.S. arms policy and ROTC participation.
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Emersonian cabdriver finds beauty in everyday care
A New York City cab driver transforms his car with a Mohair rug vibrant leaves and prints by Van Gogh and Gauguin. He explains the idea came from cleaning a messy fleet and shows passengers how beauty prompts better behavior. He began driving in 1957 and notes steady praise and respect from riders. The piece reflects on beauty as a life-gift inspiring civic care.
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Language Notes and Word Oddities in a Daily Column
Theodore M. Bernstein explains EGADS as Electronic Ground Automatic Destruct System used in missile safety and clarifies tense usage. The piece also discusses the caret symbol, its Latin roots, and a quip about experts who arrive to share the blame.
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