Ford urges integrity in public life at Norfolk gathering
President Ford lectured Baptists at the national convention in Norfolk urging personal integrity in public servants amid a climate of moral laxity in Washington. He cited bribery overseas, Alaska oil pipeline flaws, Teamsters behavior, and political scandal, warning the nation to restore devotion to the Declaration and Bill of Rights.
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Hollywood Holds Key in Battle Over Violence Film Rule
The ACLU challenges Chicago mayor Daley's plan to bar under seventeens from violent films. It argues parents, not government, should decide a child's viewing. Hollywood controls scripts, producers, casts, and the industry code may prove more effective than city ordinance.
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Death at Chappaquiddick book sparks censorship questions
Washington reflects on free speech as Richard and Thomas Tedrow publish Death at Chappaquiddick, a meticulously documented account of the Kennedy case by Green Hill in Ottawa, Illinois. The reviewer notes the book's engaging pace and the challenge it poses to liberal establishment biases.
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Struggle and drift mark party dynamics in Washington
The piece analyzes Republican disarray as an incumbent Ford-era strategy clashes with Reagan’s rise and Carter’s unchallenged march to the Democratic nomination. It notes intraparty strife, the impact of incumbency on GOP prospects, and Carter’s broad appeal amid a vague issue slate. It also discusses a later critique of press censorship surrounding the Chappaquiddick book.
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Carter Weaknesses Emerge for Democratic Front Runner
Analysis argues Carter faces mounting vulnerabilities across key groups and regions. Jewish voters show strong opposition, Northern liberals doubt him, and geographic losses threaten his general election prospects. The piece cites polls and commentary from liberal outlets, noting Carter’s Christian image and policy signals as core obstacles to broad party unity.
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Flush Out The Bed Bugs Watergate reference letter
A reader letter compares Watergate to overflowing claims, urging a purge of alleged "bed bugs" and predicting exposure in Media. The writer envisions high tide flushing political hurts to Chappaquiddick, wishing for sensational paperback headlines.
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Syria and Islam Turmoil Shadow Middle East Ties
Washington warns over Syria expanding into Lebanon sparking Islamic world unease. Fraying Arab unity seen as Palestinians seek aid from Libya while Arab foreign ministers convene in Cairo. The piece surveys Islam's vast spread, historical schisms, and ongoing sectarian tensions amid regional conflict.
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Diverse honors amid Britain list and a star haircut tale
A senator notes Britain honors varied individuals including a cleaning woman while other nations curb accolades for those avoiding declared conflict. A North Carolina man sports a star shaped haircut for the Bicentennial, and American men with horseshoe hair are also noted. Federal data show April spending on Jess Toney as themes of timing emerge. Dreamers with vibes save for World Series tickets, and a voluntary international code against bribery is discussed, implying money only under duress.
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