Editorial argues no fault insurance works in practice
The Charleston seminar item cites lawyer Stanley Preiser opposing no fault, arguing it raises costs and limits lawsuits. Massachusetts and Florida show premium cuts and out-of-court settlements under no fault, while Florida officials praise immediate reparations. The piece claims lawyers profit from litigation and contends no fault benefits the public when not limited by advocates.
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Stanley Preiser
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Thomas D O'Malley
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Smiles and Scowls Honor Charleston Figures and Actions
A composite item notes Smiles and Scowls toward Charleston figures. Land donation to the City for South Park expansion, a Senate House conference against wage price exemptions for media, WVU and KanaWha Valley Graduate Center staff input on student dress, WVU tuition for basketball tickets, Weather assistance aiding slurry seal work on Kanawha Boulevard, Putnam County Prosecutor Watt praised for rapid court outcomes, and Charleston's holiday decorations adding seasonal charm.
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Oppressor's Stone reflections on verbal bloat and oppression
Russell Baker argues American complaints exaggerate injustice into oppression. He compares rhetoric around women’s liberation to a lure that distracts from real issues, noting men fear being seen as oppressors while the idea fuels a myth of the oppressor’s stone.
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United States
Cecil B. Demille
West Virginia Abortion Debate Draws Clergy Exodus
Letters from West Virginia readers condemn clergy inaction on abortion policy. A Parkersburg stand prompts panel abstentions and sharp critique of church leaders. One writer urges voter support for Paul J. Kaufman for governor and cites GOP aligned concerns. Additional notes protest Kanawha County schools and a proposed city ordinance limiting student access to public school premises.
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Kissinger Secrecy Backfires In Azores Background Session
Henry Kissinger spoke to reporters on the Azores trip using background briefings attributed to unnamed officials. The Washington Post and New York Times later published the remarks as official leaks, prompting White House criticism and questions over press ethics and the danger of misinterpreted threats to Soviet relations.
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Kissinger pool notes cited as risky nonverbatim record
The background briefing notes from Kissinger on the press plane were typed and shared wholesale, risking misinterpretation as a verbatim record. Critics say officials leak security information to serve political interests, highlighting concerns raised in the Pentagon Papers debate.
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Intercepted Letter Hinting at Army Program Page 12B
A Dec 18 1971 intercepted message from George to John Bex refers to a program run by the Army. The note from Olney, Maryland, notes concern over program oversight and asks who runs it. Page 12B reportedly contains the full story.
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Rejuvenation of Christianity Through Unlikely Leaders
A reflection on Christianity’s resilience over 171 years since Christmas, noting how Jesus chose a disparate group of leaders, not priests, to build the church. It highlights struggles, reformers, and a standout figure, Phillips Brooks, whose life and sermons helped shape American Christianity after a rough start as a teacher.
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