Whistle Blowing Goes On In Washington Civil Service Row
The Carter administration faces a wary federal workforce as 2,200 political appointees blend with 2.9 million civil servants. The National Federation of Federal Employees launches a broadside urging whistle blowing on misconduct, nepotism, and misuses of funds, signaling a tense clash over government reform.
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Predictions of weightless eating from indigestible food
Dr. George Bray of UCLA foresees a future where people can eat freely without gaining weight. Researchers develop an edible doughnut made from indigestible material that tastes and feels like the real thing. The article questions whether nutritionists have consulted psychologists about this tempting prospect.
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Cuba weighs role in Africa amid Angola ties
In Havana vice president Carlos Rafael Rodriguez says Cuba would defend Mozambique if needed but troops in Angola are for Angola only. He urges U S normalization, condemns exile violence, and frames detente as essential despite Soviet ties and Cuba's global Communist aims.
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Settlement momentum in Near East faces U S lead
A push for renewed Near East settlement gathers pace as Anwar Sadat pushes for Geneva talks and the Carter administration weighs options. Assad, Rabin, Hussein, and others signal varying openness while Washington plans to test leaders' true postures before proposing new moves.
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No Exit from Vietnam Echoes in Manila South Korea Clash
William F Buckley Jr argues that limits on U.S. power invite contempt from allies and rivals. He cites President Marcos pressing for higher U.S. aid to maintain Philippine independence and criticizes South Korea for covert influence on Congress. He warns of bribery, blackmail, and the need for stronger Pacific defense, including a revamped Japan role.
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Kilpatrick On Constitutional Tinkering And Term Limits
Washington notes James J Kilpatrick discusses constitutional tinkering by John Connally and Senator Birch Bayh. He supports term limits for president, senators, and House members, plus mandatory retirement for federal judges, arguing it prevents political hardening and echoes George Mason 1776 ideals.
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Debating Constitutional Amendments and Federalism
The piece argues against radical constitutional changes such as direct national election of presidents and term limits. It cites past justices and the value of experience, cautions about undermining federalism, and suggests milder reforms like fixing the faithless elector risk and refining The Electoral College rather than sweeping revisions.
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Parting Shot: Orient Express Closure Sparks Spy Hitchhike Plan
The Orient Express is to be closed, forcing spies to hitchhike from Paris to Istanbul. The looming shutdown raises risk for operatives who must pick up a danger-carrying figure in disguise.
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