Medical Malpractice Fight Shifts Practice and Policy
A shift from home visits to clinic and emergency care raises malpractice exposure. Higher verdicts and costlier insurance push doctors to seek relief from Albany or through Virginia’s collaborative approach to keep insurance feasible and rights intact.
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U S Soviet relations and naval power rise
The piece surveys rising Soviet naval power demonstrated by a global exercise and argues it reshapes U S Soviet relations. It notes Moscow’s double lead in major surface ships and submarines, challenges verification, and contemplates limited weapons talks. It warns President and Congress face a hard line to protect national interests amid a shifting strategic balance.
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Government By Laws Or By Men In Ford Era
Washington column questions whether a laws governed state under President Ford can endure storms of adversity. It notes Congress has constrained presidential power, delaying decisive action for defense of Americans and Vietnamese allies amid Indochina conflicts and new legal exceptions.
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Law Day Reflection on Crime Victims and Christeen Gibson
James J. Kilpatrick cites Mrs. Christeen Gibson as a crime victim and urges focus on victims. Ardmore case details, sentencing of Odean Traylor, and discussion of victim aid programs nationwide, with calls to balance compassion and accountability.
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Parting Shots on Leaders and War Powers Echo in Nixon Era
A column surveys political debate on presidential war powers, democracy versus strong leadership, and Nixon era stress. It notes Holtzman opposition to war powers, evacuation in Saigon, and cites Theodore White's Breach of Faith as a telling study while pondering future risks of government by law versus strong leaders.
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Jeffrey Hart ARVN Outgunned and Facing Heavy North Vietnamese Artillery
A Vietnam commentary argues American public opinion may turn on the war as facts emerge. It cites a U S Army officer detailing North Vietnamese artillery superiority, limited South Vietnamese firepower, and disdain for a bombing ban and aid cuts that left ARVN forces vulnerable.
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Why Not Victory in Vietnam Policy Critique by Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater attacks the no win policy in Vietnam, blaming Kennedy and McNamara for delaying victory and Johnson for repeating the mistake. He urges determining responsibility, condemns avoidant orders, and questions liberal calls to cut and run.
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London Notes on Benn Kissinger and Nixon
Buckley surveys British politics with focus on Tony Benn and Labour. Benn denounced for anti market moves and nationalization schemes while Wilson seen as challenged. Guardian and Telegraph critiques of Kissinger's peace with honor and Nixon era actions frame the era, with Watergate echoes and a note on Daniel de Leon.
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