Fencing operation nets 100 arrests in fraud sting
A Federal Bureau of Investigation and Washington police sting trapped more than 100 people, including 60 guests at a P.F.F. party. An assistant U.S. attorney was charged with accepting two bribes. Loot recovered valued at 2.4 million dollars cost operators 67 thousand to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D
P.F.F., Inc
FBI Fencing, Inc
U.S
P.F.F
P F.F
Footwear Imports Stir Tariff Debate Across Industry
The shoe industry faces heavy foreign competition prompting calls for tariffs or quotas. President Ford rejects higher duties to avoid inflation and retaliation, while Commerce and Labor seek emergency funds to aid hard hit factories amid a sluggish economy. Frederick Dent notes recovery helps plants reopen despite challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
United States
Frederick B. Dent
Commerce and
Labor
Congress
Sampsons Must Shear The United States Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled police departments may order officers to wear short hair and shave beards in a 6 to 2 decision. The majority said government workers have no absolute right to choose hair or facial hair styles, framing the ruling as timely given fashion and norms. The piece notes the change may curb nonconformist appearances some officers used to project on the beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Parting Shots on Television Representation in Congress
The piece questions watching Congress on TV and suggests representation by a camera waving figure. It likens public sentiment to mourning endangered species and hints neighbors might have welcomed the last sabre toothed tiger’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
O.K
Washington
Hypocrisy Of Global Press On Rhodesia Revealed
An analysis argues Western coverage exaggerates Rhodesian violence while highlighting apartheid and communist influence. It notes Rhodesia’s stability, democratic quirks, and tribal governance, contrasting with Africa’s broader dictatorships and liberal calls for black-majority rule amid external hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodesia
Washington
Angola
Africa
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
Washington Post
United States
Zanu
Joshua Nkomo
Tan Smith
Nkomo
Buckley critiques heritage betrayal in Finlandization essay
Norman Podhoretz in Commentary argues America risks internal Finlandization as the nation’s will erodes under Soviet pressure. The piece, “Making the World Safe for Communism,” frames the issue as a defining crisis, tracing historical drift and the peril to American resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commentary Magazine
Norman Podhoreta
CIA
Italy
Portugal
Podhoretz
Soviet Union
Chamberlain
Kissinger
Mao
China
United States
Fis
Carter’s controversial stance on neighborhoods and isolationism
Analyzes Jimmy Carter’s remarks on ethnic neighborhoods and government housing as an indicator of liberal myths about harmony. Critiques reliance on ethnic purity notions, warns of a drift toward isolationism, and cites Cold War context with references to Kissinger, Podhoretz, and Soviet influence. Highlights reactions from Andrew Young and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
Henry Jackson
Carter
Indianapolis
Forest Hills
Long Island
Tom Wicker
Mc Udall
Carer
Andrew Young
Hitler
Candidates Clash As Voters Cradle Indecision
Political figures sharpen attacks while remaining courteous to the public as polls show voters grip indecision. The shift from measured tone to direct volleys marks a rougher, more aggressive campaign season.
Washington Press Parties Honor Mabel Cornett and Kissinger
Holmes Alexander reports on two Washington gatherings honoring Mabel Cornett and Henry Kissinger. At the National Press Club reception barbs mingle with gratitude while Georgetown hosts the Edward Weintal Prize. Kissinger warns that journalism overvalues scoops over analysis in diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
American League
Washington Press Corps
National Press Club
Hall of Nations
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Press Club
Mabel Cornett
Georgetown
Vietnam
Edward Weintal
Peter Lisagor
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Hen Hecht
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Trade Commission
Sampsons
M. Stenton Evans
London Economist
Organization of African Unity
Fifeen
United Nations
Ian Smith
Cuba
William F. Buckley, Jr
America
Finland
Jeffrey Hart
West
Iage
South
Indochina
North Vietnam
Padhoretz
Senator Soaper
Betty
Susan
Jack
Leitner, Morain, Hinderer
The
White House
Bardener
Holmes Alexander
Chicago Daily News
Peter
Hugh Sidey
Charles Bartlett
Peter Krough
Marvin Kalb
Ronald Reagan
Dick Nixon
Dr. Kissinger
Danville
the Register Publishing Co., Inc
Union St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!