Tax For Culture Editorial Critiques Washington Funding Plan
The editorial argues against using federal grants for Washington's new cultural center, urging instead private philanthropy. It notes a $15.5 million grant request and $11 million for parking, warning taxpayer funding makes all citizens fund entertainment facilities. It contrasts with other cities reliance on private contributions and philanthropy. It questions governmental sponsorship influencing cultural values and politics. It ends with the adage he who pays the piper calls the tune.
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Executive Power and the Paradox of Strength in Leaders
Sydney Harris discusses insights from a doctoral study on executive power focusing on strong versus weak men. He argues true strength comes from self awareness and coping with weaknesses, while pseudo-strength emerges from hiding flaws. Generosity, tolerance, and emotional control mark genuine leadership strength, whereas weak leaders exploit others and misread power.
Time magazine for David Lawrence's New Year reflections
Holmes Alexander recaps journalist David Lawrence's 75 New Year’s resolutions drawn from a birth day speech at the National Press Club. Time sits in judgment on leaders and public life, urging faith in experience, the future, and liberal principles as Lawrence traces fortunes, predictions, and moral insights.
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Kenya and Congo at risk as whites face crackdown amid UN criticism
Barry Goldwater flags renewed repression as Central government troops sweep Katangan villages in the Congo and U.N. forces appear absent. He warns Kenya under Jomo Kenyatta plans to curb white residents, who own most productive land, amid rising tribal tensions and poverty.
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Market Playboys and the New Era in Stock Tides
The piece argues against chasing high fly stocks and warns that market frenzies ebb. It notes bold gains in Xerox and Control Data, recalls 1929 lessons, and stresses leadership, prudent timing, and durable dividends over “new era” promises. It highlights risks, transforms, and the need for cautious, informed investing by Wall Street veterans.
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Johnson weighing running mate options in 1964 race
President Johnson quietly surveys potential No 2 candidates led by Hubert Humphrey and Sargent Shriver while Adlai Stevenson Robert Wagner and Robert Kennedy draw interest. Johnson reserves final say on the vice presidential pick as politics produces surprising alignments.
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Trivia answers from Look And Learn quiz sheet
The Malta coin inscription began in 1864. About 90 percent of households have TV today. Theodore Roosevelt was the first president with Secret Service protection. Americans consume about 28 billion quarts of ice cream annually, about 15.7 quarts per person. The most valuable fish catch question refers to an unclear entry. It costs about 135 dollars to equip a college football player. Canada’s official languages are English and French. The Strangler Lewis wrestling career tallies about 6,200 bouts.
What Motivates The Teetotaler In Modern Times
Inez Robb reports on public attitudes surveys by Wigglesworth that probe why teetotalers abstain and what inner resources sustain them. He questions whether science can uncover the teetotaler’s secret beyond simple fanaticism and notes that moderation is deemed normal for drinkers while abstention remains puzzling to researchers.
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