The Cheapening Of America Critique On Culture And Morality
The piece argues that pornography and violence degrade culture and morality undermining democracy. It cites William V. Shannon and Norman Cousins warning that desensitization to brutalizing media erodes shared values, urging a renewed politics of decency and self restraint.
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William V. Shannon
New York Times
Norman Cousins
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Saturday Review
Moon Pictures
America
Weather as foe and friend in winter's harsh grasp
A Raleigh News & Observer piece muses on winter weather's dual role as both ally and threat. It reflects on human resilience, quoting literary references and noting how cold, wind, and storms test endurance, with Boy Scouts and veterans illustrating preparedness and grit.
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Huck Finn
Lord Fauntleroy
Goliath
Terrorism Debate Echoes Klan Violence Questioned
FBI Director Clarence Kelley questioned how today’s terrorism differs from Ku Klux Klan violence a decade ago while Moynihan and European protests after Spanish executions emphasize outrage at injustice as a unifying theme across recents events.
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Clarence Kelley
Senate Infernal Security Subcommittee
Kelley
Daniel Moynihan
U.S
United Nations
Outrage over selective reactions to terrorism
A critique argues that outrage is hypocritical, noting past Southern violence drew fire while others faced similar acts. It cites Moynihan on UN opposition to political repression and condemns selective condemnation of revolutionary violence as indefensible and criminal.
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Nonsmokers Push Back in Smokers Court Tactics
The Charlotte Observer notes a rising non smoker influence as government data show 36 percent of Americans no longer light up and per capita cigarette use fell for the first time in five years. Chicago tests a Smokers Court with high fines and jail for violations on transit.
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Hardihood
Macbeth
Macduff
Samson
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Moses
Maty
Charlotte
Chicago
Bicentennial year calls for kept faith with freedom
A speaker reflecting on 1976 as the nation's Bicentennial year asks Americans to renew dedication to freedom, responsible government, and private enterprise. He warns of rising crime, debt, and disillusion, urging a united nation and world, reduced government excess, and empowerment of the private sector to sustain prosperity.
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Rabin Seethes at CIA in Private Washington Talks
In private discussions Rabin accused the CIA and its former director William Colby of undermining Israel. He cited disputed estimates on Jordan and Iraq, UK Kurdish support withdrawal, and warned Washington over Saudi and Soviet arms affecting regional balance amid U.S. aid negotiations.
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CIA
William Colby
Israel
Colby
Ford
Robin Calby
Jordan
Iraq
Rabia
United States
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Soviet Bloc
Ridiculed For Patriotism Letter to the Editor
A reader defends gun owners against perceived anti gun bias by local media. The letter argues the Second Amendment is foundational, notes firearms’ economic impact, contends most guns are not involved in crime, and calls for responsibility by users rather than tools while urging adherence to constitutional law.
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