Howells sales tax pledge blamed as political flimflam
A Virginia opinion piece attacks Henry Howell’s proposal to remove sales tax on food and non-prescription drugs. It argues the plan would cut state and local revenue, harming schools and services, and cites projected losses for Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Martinsville, and Henry County.
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Sakharov Warns West About Detente and Armament
In Moscow Andrei Sakharov, called the father of the H bomb, warns Western reporters that détente with the Soviet Union could leave the West facing a Russia armed to the teeth. He argues democratization, suppression of confrontations, and warns against oil driven ties that free the USSR to focus on strength and disarm the world. His cautions target Western expectations and urge careful handling of East West relations.
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Nixon And The White House Phone Myth
James J. Kilpatrick argues Nixon avoids using the phone, preferring to rely on aides. The piece contrasts Nixon’s disciplined, reserved style with presidents who act directly, suggesting a break from formality might endear him to the public. It weighs the mystique of the presidency against the need for personal initiative.
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Mythic Presidency and the American Religious Rite
A friend’s cultural anthropology notes a popular American religion beyond Christianity, shaping the year with secular holy days and rituals. Washington, Lincoln, and Kennedy form a Trinity of mythic presidents, with Nixon debated as betrayer or flawed disciple, amid ongoing, evolving national mythmaking.
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What's With Our Journalism Schools
Ralph de Toledano critiques journalism schools claiming they serve mainly as employment agencies and fail to improve writing quality. He cites a Columbia Journalism Review letter by William F Billings, critiquing elitist rhetoric and advocacy journalism. He argues Columbia graduates propagate sensationalism and erode standards, feeding public cynicism toward news.
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The Good Life College Enrollment Down This Fall
The article argues that college enrollment will drop for the first time in ten years, praising blue collar trades as essential and noting that not all youths should pursue a college degree. It urges high school graduates to consider alternative paths and local institutions for happiness and security.
Parting Shots and Political Nods in a Seasonal World
A tongue in cheek roundup notes seasonal weather gripes and thrift dishware while sparking political optimism about upward mobility in America. It cites insects in Washington and future techy fears, jokes about dad at the grill, and a quirky Illinois group setting a marathon hopscotch record as part of a broader media musings.
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Ribicoff Rebuilds Connecticut Democratic Party
Stratford, Conn. Sen. Abe Ribicoff resets the Connecticut Democrats by nine Sunday breakfasts gathering town chairs mayors and legislators to bridge divides. He faces Rep. Robert Steele as a potential opponent while warning of internal party weakness and rising apathy ahead of next year’s race.
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