Editorials Intelligence Estimates Under the National System
The piece critiques how National Intelligence Estimates are produced by a Board within the CIA and USIB, arguing they reflect preconceived policy rather than hard data. It cites the Cuban missile buildup as an example of biased scheduling and notes officials like Sherman Kent influence and suppress dissenting intelligence to align with State Department goals.
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Board of Natual Estimates
Central Intelligence Agency
United States Intelligence Board
USIB
National Security Council
Defénse Intelligence Agency
Service Intelligence Agencies
FBI
USSB
Department of State
Defense Department
Senate Services Committee
Cuba
State Department
United States
Ussr
Bestir
U.S
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sherman Kent
Board of National Estimates
Kent
Office of Research and Intelligence
Europe-Africa
Office of Strategic Services
OSS
Alger Hiss
Asia
Latin America
Case for the Republican National Convention evolves as a campaign weapon
The piece traces the historical roots of national conventions from 1840 to 1860 and notes the San Francisco 1964 event's immense press coverage. It highlights conventions as organized gatherings of party leaders sharing experiences to solve problems, while serving to publicize candidates and programs and to enhance voter familiarity with the party.
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San Francisco
Kennedy
Washington
Cow Palace
Chicago
Language Quiz From A Vintage Newspaper Snippet
The excerpt asks about correct spelling and pronunciation, noting Smith as editor replacement and Jones as better. It tests savant pronunciation saa vawn with stress on second syllable and identifies Occurrence as misspelled while offering a plausible misprint for ex fiabl meaning defect or unsoundness.
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Smith
Jones
God
Sydney Harris Spelling Reform Debate Examines History
Sydney Harris argues against spelling reform, citing Hall's view that English orthography was designed to maintain class distinctions. The piece notes the Neck Verse exemption for literacy, the shibboleth function of spelling, and the impracticality of universal reform while praising English for its overall strengths.
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Robert A. Hall, Jr
Cornell University
Better English J. What is wrong with this sentence
The text lists spelling and pronunciation issues with a jumble of words and questions. It includes quoted lines about comparing dollars, pronunciation notes for gunwale, and misspelled terms like stigmatism and stendary. It then asks for meanings and a starting-def word for a derisive claim, providing unclear answers and multiple typos throughout.
Countdown to a faith healer and Cold War jibe
The speech blends satire on Russia and Red China advocating monopoly communism with a TV slogan about choice. Khrushchev is mocked for seeking a UN peace force that never arrives. Thurmond and Yarborough are humorously referenced in a Senate corridor tussle. The piece ends by noting kids ignore Horatio Alger and Merriwell, citing Robby Baker's Success Story.
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Horatio Alger
Franz Merriwell
Robby Baker
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