Bungling and plots echo in Senate CIA critique
The Senate Intelligence Committee’s report alleges CIA bungling across the 1950s and 1960s with eight Castro plots and other covert actions. It questions effectiveness, cites Lumumba and Chile incidents, and urges a new law targeting conspiracy to assassinate while suggesting tighter executive oversight.
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Consumer Protection Act of 1975 Debated in Congress
A columnist casts the Consumer Protection Act of 1975 as the latest political virus, noting its House passage 208 to 199 with Ford threatening a veto. He compares it to prior consumerist waves, highlights Nader’s role, and argues public demand favors less federal meddling and a retreat from consumer protection expansion.
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Baptists Oppose Dancing Amid World Hunger Crisis
L D Johnson recalls a South Carolina Baptist convention vote against dancing while noting simultaneous famines in Bangladesh and Sahara. He argues the church should focus on major issues like hunger, injustice, and material need rather than ritual prohibitions. He critiques Pharisaic gymnastic morality and urges addressing camels before gnats.
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Nashville
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When Is Racism Real, Not Just a Word
Jeffrey Hart argues the term racism has become a universal insult rather than a precise concept. He contrasts Hitler’s explicit racial theory with ethnocentrism and notes how Western self-preference is often labeled racist while other nations evade the tag. He criticizes anti racism rhetoric as hypocritical posturing from New York’s ruling circles.
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Goldwater Tackles GOP Liberal Backlash Over Ford Policies
Senator Barry Goldwater argues the Ford Administration is steering right, fueled by public demand. He criticizes liberal Republicans for opposing fiscal restraint while urging the party to renew pledges to a balanced budget and limited government amid rising welfare costs.
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Virginia drug education programs fail to curb youth abuse
Ray D. Pethtel of Virginia's Legislative Audit and Review Committee says school drug education has not reduced drug abuse among youths. It may shift which students are affected. many students dislike the program and insist it lacks content and quality. The effort cannot reach all vulnerable youths, and focusing on drugs may spark curiosity and experimentation.
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