Milton Bridges Way To Town Renewal And Pride
Milton celebrated a $1.6 million two lane Dan River bridge replacement amid a large turnout. Woman's Club president Marian Thomas led remarks praising two decades of lobbying, signifying a revitalization of Milton as locals view the new structure as a sign of progress for their village. Amid the celebration, national political primaries were held in California New Jersey and Ohio with commentary on a drawn out campaign season.
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New Jersey
Ohio
America
New Hampshire
Murder of Linda Atrash Amid Beirut Power Struggle
Linda Atrash sister of Kamal Jumblat is shot dead in her Beirut apartment as peace talks stall. Her brother wounded in the same incident in the Christian sector while Moscow, the Phalangists, and Lebanese factions blame each other and await a new chance for dialogue.
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Kamal Jumblat
Beirut
Lebanon
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Elias Sarkis
Mr. Dumbl
Mr Carter's Corner on Leaders and Public Appetite
The piece discusses leaders' flaws and public desire for exemplary figures. It cites Beowulf like dichotomies, mentions Buzz, Hays, Roosevelt, Schiff, Ray and other figures, and argues Watergate era cynicism. It contends voters punish incumbents and that Carter could benefit if seen as Mr Clean by rallying both saints and sinners.
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Dorothy Schiff
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Jimmy Carter
Business School Succeeds In Popularity Across Demographics
A nationwide ACE survey shows nearly 30 percent of freshmen intend business as their probable major, with rising interest among women and minorities. Economical demand, expanded opportunities, and shifting attitudes toward business drive growth, while many schools rename to schools of management.
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William Flewellen
University of Georgia
College of Business Administration
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AACSB
Schools of
Citizens Against Crime Part I: Public Duty and Crime Losses
Holmes Alexander argues citizens must reclaim responsibility for security amid rising cargo thefts. He cites 1975 FBI data showing 2,100 complaints with 1,444 closed without prosecution, urges business leadership to fund cameras, witness nets, and whistleblowers to deter theft and uphold democracy.
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It's a Free Country Except in Boston
Boston writer Tom Tiede describes a tense Roxbury trip amid race tensions and school busing disputes. He recalls confrontations with youths, police oversight, and violent incidents, arguing that court-ordered busing has heightened segregation and hostility rather than integration. The piece contrasts urban decay with national phrases about freedom.
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Joe Agricola
Government Reform Doubt Casts Ford Carter Reagan Plans
The piece cites Herbert Kaufman of the Brookings Institution arguing federal reform is unlikely. Interlocking agency and congressional seniority arrangements shield agencies, limiting zero budgeting and risking growth from 175 units in 1923 to potentially 887 in 50 years.
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