Punishment debated as states push school immunization rules
The piece questions how compulsory attendance and immunization laws interact as children lacking records are kept from school. It argues penalties mainly target children, not guardians, and calls for legislative safeguards and fairness in applying immunization mandates.
Fashion cycles and a civic view on style trends
In a satirical critique the column mocks modern fashion cycles from neckties to lapels, noting industry push to sell new apparel. It cites Wall Street Journal trends and quotes thinkers on fashion as vanity and social signal, ending with a crook’s wary view of local crime rate changes.
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Carter Mondale joint effort to rein in spy agencies
President Carter and Vice President Mondale held unannounced talks with the Senate Intelligence Committee to curb foreign intelligence abuses. An executive order is issued this week, with legislative charters to follow, aiming to protect Americans and require warrants for most surveillance.
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Silence in Middle East talks as pause grows in U S role
James Reston notes mood swings in Washington over the Sadat Begin talks. With talks paused, officials debate keeping momentum or delaying public pronouncements, urging patience and a calculated U N 242 stance while pressuring both sides toward interim steps.
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War with words No more anytimes
The essay discusses the improper use of the phrase any time and the lack of parallelism in correlative but also constructions. It argues that logic and grammar require parallel structure and similar categories for the connected elements, using examples like boon and hazard to illustrate the point.
Cambodia Vietnam clash on border mirrors past Indochina conflicts
Southeast Asia again hosts war as Cambodia and Vietnam fight along their border. U.S. space photos and intercepted radio traffic provide scarce details amid a long history of regional rivalry. Analysts note Cambodia’s survival strategy and shifting alliances shaped by Thailand and Vietnam. Editorial Research Reports
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