Survey and Prospects of Greed and Tyranny in Politics
A Chesapeake police surge over a $10 bill claim highlights honesty tests while a congressional raise totaling 105 million annually prompts criticism. The piece links greed to both petty deception and big government, argues against salary hikes, and warns of tyranny when ethics lag behind pay decisions. It cites House Speaker O'Neill remarks and notes editor Lewis H. Lapham's perspectives on greed and power.
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Buckley on Hussein Subsidy and Carter Policy Clash
Analysis of the Carter administration ending a two decade subsidy to King Hussein of Jordan. The piece argues the move undermines Near East peace efforts, complicates Hussein’s role as a proxy for Palestinian leadership, and criticizes the White House for abrupt action without full details. It highlights reactions from Sadat and regional leaders and notes internal U.S. and Soviet pressures on Palestinian factions.
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De Toledano Questions On The Assassinations
Ralph de Toledano argues a House committee has failed to investigate JFK and RFK killings, citing suppressed autopsy findings, destroyed LAPD files, and parallels between the cases. He urges focus on modus operandi and motive to understand the political climate surrounding the assassinations.
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Winter Carnival at Dartmouth Returns to Normal High Festivity
Jeffrey Hart notes Dartmouth College’s Winter Carnival surges back to classic campus revelry with wall-to-wall crowds, late parties, and bold showpieces. He traces the festival’s social barometer role from its early glamour to mid-century puritanism and its revival in 1971 with private, smaller gatherings and moonlit country skiing.
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Petroleum profits vs media and oil firms in 1976 analysis
A Forbes and Business Week review challenges the view that oil and gas firms reap obscene profits. It shows oil and gas averages modest margins around 4.6 percent over five years and 5.5 percent in 1976, well below publishing and broadcasting, which posted higher profitability.
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Danville Register subscription rates and notices
The Danville Register lists daily and Sunday subscription prices including carrier and mail options. Rates shown include 10c per day by carrier and 25c for Sunday, with annual mail terms noted and renewal reminders for subscribers.
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