Economist say corporate power may be politically powerless now
A reader highlights an Economist editorial arguing that in 1976 ownership of production no longer fuels political power and may even breed powerlessness. It cites Chrysler and British Labour's and Heath's coal policy to illustrate how government ownership altered leverage.
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Economist
London
U.S
Tom Hayden
Gabriel Kolko
The
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
England
Labour
Mr. Heath
Ralph Nader
Howard Hughes
Dogs Run Wild Prompt Neighbors to Act
A reader urges enforcing Columbus dog rules to curb roaming and yard deposits. The letter proposes targeted enforcement, possible fines, or pound detentions to force leashes and reduce nuisance, arguing responsible owners will protect community and children.
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Columbus
Tly Remy
Voting as a Cornerstone of American Government
A reflective piece on the ritual and rhetoric of voting in the United States. It argues that democracy rests not on constant casting of ballots but on a Constitution that restrains power, with emphasis on safeguarding rights from being put to a vote.
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United Nations
Commonwealth
League of Women Voters
Out of the running After primary results interview with Lurch Crye
A post primary interview with candidate Lurch N Crye reveals he finished 27th after an 18 vote deficit. Crye quips about a possible state wide groundswell while noting his 20 blood relatives in the state and the two who voted against him.
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Lurch N. Crye
Lurch
Odd Campaign Quip Sparks A Nonsense Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue features mock insults and political jabs as a campaign manager mocks Jim Fiebig. The garbled text suggests a chaotic exchange about appearance intelligence patriotism and personal life. The passage ends with an unclear question about future actions.
Barbs By Phil Pastoret
A fragment from Barbs by Phil Pastoret discusses the challenge of condensing a rush letter into a concise message and the hidden tensions in how it reads. The piece hints at the writer’s stylistic approach amid a brisk, unclear prompt.
Columbus Telegram Freedom Message from 1976 Editorial
This column declares freedom as self-control guided by moral law and truth. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a government grant, and argues peace begins with individual responsibility aligned with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Hemolytic anemia explained by Dr. Lamb
Dr. Lamb describes hemolytic anemia as destruction of red blood cells from drugs cell abnormalities or complex biochemical actions. Life span of cells normally 120 days. Treatment may include spleen removal but diagnosis relies on blood and liver tests. with proper care many patients live fairly normal lives.
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DR. Lamb
Descriptive Word List Refers to Biblical and Legal Terms
A compact compilation of mixed terms including biblical names legal references and miscellaneous items such as Moorish kettledrum roughlave and donkey suffixes. The list pairs numbers with terms suggesting a puzzle style or index of clues rather than a narrative or event.
Jackson and Wallace Sweep Busing-Haunted Working Class Areas
Analysis shows the field split along class and ideology with Carter Jackson and Wallace leading the center to right at 54.4 percent while liberal Udall Bayh Harris lagged at 30.6 percent. Kennedy earned a near zero write-in and Shriver stalled. Jackson and Wallace together carried busing affected working class neighborhoods.
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Jackson
Massachusetts
Carter
Wallace
Udall
Bayh
Harris
Edward Kennedy
Sargent Shriver
Political fissures widen in Udall Jackson contest across New England
The analysis notes clear divides among voters in Boston and affluent suburbs like Concord and Cambridge. It describes heavy Jewish support for Jackson over Udall and attacks on Third World policy. Udall emphasizes Archibald Cox while Moynihan strains appeal. Carter’s nationally hopeful stance falters in Massachusetts.
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Boston
Springfield
Udall
Concord
Lincoln
Cape Cod
Cambridge
Amherst
Wallace
Jackson
Archibald Cox
Cox
Nixon
Daniel Patrick Owen
Coun
Cancer Gelert
Moynihan
Ford pushes secrecy as answer to intelligence abuses
The president proposes an official secrets act to criminalize disclosure of intelligence sources and methods by government employees or contractors. Critics warn the plan would entrench secrecy, leaving the public only what the government allows and risking unchecked powers despite assurances of accountability.
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CIA
FBI
Ford
Congress
Justice Department
Congressional
Secrets and liberty in a democracy cited in CIA debate
The piece questions secrecy in government, contrasting it with democracy and tyranny. It argues that public awareness guards against abuse, noting that press freedom protects liberties even when governments restrict information. It references CIA covert activities and the Pentagon Papers era to illustrate the issue.
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CIA
Noted shift from mood to health in public discourse
A fragmented reflection contrasts calling sadness a state of mind with viewing it as a health issue. It argues low mood persists despite speakers and suggests acceptance of a normal, enduring condition. The piece frames American resilience as physical strength masking deeper issues.
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America
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Beeen Leeds
Phil Pastoret
Your Freedom Newspaper
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Nebraska
Citizen Smith
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Veltman
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Tekoa
NEA, Inc
Bano
House Intelligence Committee
Berry's
Jeffrey Hart
Jimmy Carter
Yeats
Don Oakley
Rager
Memor
Bryan
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