McCarthyism debate reopens with Wicker defense of Lattimore
In a two part critique, the author rebuts Tom Wicker of the New York Times as he defends Owen Lattimore against early 1950s charges. The piece traces McCarran and Tydings McCarthy hearings and lists several lawmakers who supported or opposed the charges.
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Estes
Willis Smith
North Carolina
American Bar Association
Wisconsin
Ander Wiley
William Langer
North Dakota
Arthur Watkins
Institute of Pacific Relations
Subcommittee
IPR
Department of Justice
Too much travel by Congress
Public Citizen reports 1987 88 congressional travel cost 13.5 million across 1 053 trips by 306 House members and 80 senators. Trips favored West Germany France UK Switzerland France and Costa Rica with executive military transport. Spouses and friends could join for free on empty seats, prompting calls for restraint.
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Public Citizen
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House
West Germany
France
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Costa Rica
Pageant collapse injures rivals at Miss Universe 1979
In Perth, July 20 1979 a stunning 18 year old Venezuelan won Miss Universe while a catwalk collapsed injuring two contestants as about ten feet plunged competitors to the stage.
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Perth
Australia
China enlists travel agents to fix public image woes
China seeks to salvage tourism following Beijing crackdown, inviting 400 agents from around the world for a seminar on “destination credibility.” Agents urge reforms from Beijing, including lifting martial law and toning down armed displays, arguing tourism is hurt by the bloody image.
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China
Tiananmen Square
Beijing
Associated Press
San Francisco
One last look at the roundball season
A reader vents about the late season Bulls and NBA trends. He mocks TV coverage and refereeing, calls out Coach Doug Collins for cosmetic perms shipped from Paris, and notes loyalty to U.S. products amid sports inflation and high ticket costs.
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Detroit Pistons
Isiah Thomas
Lakers
Hong Kong
California
Laker
McDonald's
Pat Riley
Piston
Chuck Daly
Detroit
Toyota
Chicago Bulls
Doug Collins
Paris
We need to go slow with Stealth bomber
The B-2 stealth bomber made its maiden Mojave flight amid congressional scrutiny. Critics urge cost controls after a $70 billion program and $23 billion for initial rollout, with questions on continuing production and taxpayer impact while noting limits and test-flight caution.
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Mojave Desert
Congress
Capitol Hill
Bush Administration
Pentagon
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