Old muckraker Jack Anderson sues Nixon officials
Newspaper columnist Jack Anderson files a 22 million damage suit accusing former President Nixon and 19 subordinates of waging a campaign to destroy his credibility and muzzle his first amendment rights. He cites years of muckraking and questions his own journalistic accuracy while acknowledging past smear claims.
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Harry F. Byrd
Congress votes to deny pay raise as tax fund seeks scrutiny
In Washington the Senate joined the House in denying a cost of living pay raise for members, keeping salaries at $44,500 while judges and officials may still see higher wages. The Tax Foundation reports Congress spent about $925 million last year, roughly $4.30 per person, fueling tax payer scrutiny ahead of elections for all House members and most Senators.
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Portrait Of A Liberal Man In A Culture Of Doubt
Jeffrey Hart argues that Liberal Man exists as a natural fact despite a cultural push to erase the term. He critiques liberal and egalitarian strands for portraying pleasure and comfort as ultimate goods, warning that Enlightenment direction and redistribution threaten individual virtue and moral responsibility.
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Mo Udall
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National Review
Hunter Alexander Russia's Reach Far Exceeds Her Grasp
Editorial writers describe the Soviet Armed Forces as massive and global, noting Russia's advantage in submarines and manpower. The piece argues that recent incidents do not fit the stereotype despite the Baltic Fleet destroyer involvement in November 1975.
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Soviet Cold War tensions and defectors highlighted
Storazhevoy fled port toward Gotland before Soviet aircraft forced it back. A 1976 Tu-95 crash off Newfoundland stirred Canadian concerns as Soviet efforts to recover secret gear faced deep Grand Banks depths. Sept 6 Mig 25 defection by Lt Viktor Belenko to the United States sparked expert analysis of speed and firepower. The piece weighs Russian overreach, defense, and the pace of weapons tech amid shifting global power.
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Tax Reform Battle Shifts Burden Amid Carter Dole Clash
The debate centers on where tax burden should land as Jimmy Carter and Senator Dole spar over median income and who pays more. Analysts say taxing the affluent more could backfire, while inflation and government costs loom large. The Supreme Court ruling on NEPA limits on environmental impact statements also touches policy, with Sierr a Club challenging regional coal mining plans in the Northern Great Plains.
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Robert Dole
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Letter by Baruch Korff Praises Carter Then Critiques Ford
Rabbi Baruch Korff writes to James Earl Carter praising his Sunday messages and simple justice while criticizing President Ford’s actions. He quotes biblical verses to discuss forgiveness and humility across the week, noting a shift in Carter’s rhetoric from Sunday to other days.
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Senator Soaper and Sludgepump clash over funds apology
The exchange pits Senator Soaper against Congressman Sludgepump as each accuses the other of improper payments and apologies. The piece notes lingering political bravado and references a distant, trivial hardship era with a light, satirical tone.
Heal Thyself Congress Heal Thyself in Senate Subcommittee Reform
James J. Kilpatrick critiques Congress for an expanding legislative bloat. He notes 174 Senate subcommittees and 170 in the House, growing payrolls and staff while proposing reform ideas including limiting committee assignments and possibly minority party subcommittee chairs to restore balance and efficiency.
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