In Our Opinion The Long Hot Summer Syndrome
A critical op ed argues the nation faces an epidemic of discontent as billions are spent to prevent a hot summer yet jobs vanish from cities like Philadelphia and Detroit. It questions leaders of the Black community, singles out Roy Wilkins, and laments the lack of a unifying guide while cautioning against violence.
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Sun Sets on Empire as U S Faces Vietnam Strife
Paul Harvey argues world powers must cut overreach. Britain withdraws east of Suez amid deficits and inflation, signaling a decline in empire. He warns the United States risks overextension and calls for reduced domestic spending and a focus on self-reliance to avoid fate of Rome and others.
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Race Riot Debate Ties Oil Policy and Hospital Fight
A Capitol Hill preview shows the fight over racial harmony stretching into bills for a Jackson Mississippi veterans hospital and the Rankin named hospital. Republicans balance Southern backing with courting Black voters while northern Democrats back Byers. Oil quotas and Libyan Nigerian supply add another layer as Con Ed chief Luce seeks easing to curb air pollution and secure pricing. Jerry Brown’s mother Pat Brown comments amid the debate.
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This Day In History March 7 1988 Highlights
Today marks March 7 1988 the 67th day of the year with 299 days remaining. Notable events include Bell receiving a patent for the telephone in 1876 Luther Burbank born 1849 Daniel Webster secession speech 1850 the first transatlantic telephone conversation 1926 Hitler Rhineland move 1936 Pope John XXIII audi ence to Alexei Adzhubexi Hoffa Teamsters chief jailed a year ago.
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1968 Harrisburg candidate field promises all out year
Harrisburg coverage notes 1988 election timing and a strong slate of Democratic and Republican delegates. Local races loom large with fifty state senate districts and all 203 State House seats up, promising lively intra party contests and closer to home political intrigue beyond the national presidential focus.
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Doubletalk examples reveal the true meaning behind common lines
New York notes present Hal Boyle on doubletalk and the way everyday phrases mask intent. The piece lists witty exchanges where statements imply opposite meanings, illustrating how language can avoid direct meaning. It highlights social misreads and the humor in masked intentions.
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