End Justifies the Means in Danville Bus Debate
A Danville City Council clash over mass transit spurred ethical controversy as five members pursued a controversial path to restart buses, while four opponents blocked them. The editorial urges compromise and cautions against delaying decisions until the current contract expires, stressing the end value of functional buses for the city.
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UNESCO News Flow Debate Sees Propaganda Risk
Critics warn UNESCO's Florence talks on Third World news risk turning reporting into editorial propaganda. They argue journalists from agencies like AP and UPI may be pressed to frame stories as liberation, undermining independent reporting and mutual understanding between developed and developing nations.
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Realistic Italy Communist Party Ambiguity Examined
In Rome, Novak and Evans assess Italy's Communist party showing a polished facade yet revealing a hard line on NATO, U.S. relations, and imperialism. They cite leadership figures like Segre Pecchioli and discuss NATO and U.S. involvement in Angola and Eastern Europe, questioning party strategy and plausibility of embracing power.
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Carter Faces Allied Leaders in London Summit Test
The London meeting pits President Carter against three key allies as he seeks to soothe hurt feelings from policy clashes. The outcome hinges on his willingness to temper personal impulses and show understanding of alliance politics to avoid drifting into eccentric American policy patterns.
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GAO Says USIA Plan Should Largely Stand
GAO rejects most Stanton panel ideas on reorganizing USIA and argues against merging Voice of America back into State. The piece notes Moody warnings about creating an independent board and stresses risk of crippling public diplomacy by executive or legislative pressures.
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James J Kilpatrick on Flying First Class in Senate Debate
Washington lawmakers clash over Amendment No. 169 to the Tax Simplification Act aimed at limiting business travel deductions to coach fares. Kennedy and Thurmond argue for ending first class subsidies, while Long warns of loss of freedom and practical travel hardship. The piece frames the broader tax code objection that high rates and entangling deductions distort everyday choices and suggests simplifying taxes as a remedy.
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