Lockheed bribery case shows global arms trade ethics
The piece details how commissions and agent fees tied to Lockheed’s overseas sales involved payments to foreign officials and parties, with sums totaling about 200 million dollars from 1970 to 1975. It notes government approvals in Britain and a broad international backlash, while urging accountability and highlighting taxpayer exposure through US loan guarantees.
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Great Britain
Bank of England
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Lockheed
Senate
Japan
Netherlands
West Germany
Italy
France
Washington Post
Carl Kotchian
United States
DST Debate Again In Washington Stalls In Congress
The Associated Press reports Congress is debating daylight saving time with no clear path to change. Supporters want more daylight for business. farmers urge caution. A March 7 start is proposed but likely blocked, leaving DST to end in late April as before.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Roscoe Myers
Myers
Randolph
Leaks reshape Washington debate on secrets and ethics
Analysis of how leaks from government and Congress drive coverage and public trust. Voices from Newsweek Esquire and The New York Times question the ethics and impact of revealing secret information, while officials warn of national security risks. Leaks, not just documents, fuel the Watergate era pattern and public intrigue.
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Washington
Village Voice
House Select Intelligence Committee
CIA
White House
The
Voice
Newsweek
Esquire Magazine
Timothy Crouse
Pentagon
Intelligence Committee
Max Frankel
New
York Times
Congress
Executive Branch
House Intelligence Committee
New York Times
Ron Nessen
Carl Marcy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington Post
Nixon alters White House transcripts to fit his version
A Washington Roundup report claims Richard Nixon personally edited the Watergate transcripts after reviewing stenographic drafts and tapes. The piece details alleged deletions and misrepresentations, Henry Kissinger talks, and the ongoing public dispute over credibility and access to the tapes.
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Washington
White House
Richard Nixon
Nixon
House Ji Committee
John Doar
Fred Buzhardt
Earhardt
Buzhardi
Buzhardt
Hilton Head
S.C
China
Ten year mark for High Point College Humanics program
The article notes the tenth anniversary of the American Humanics Youth Agency leadership program at High Point College in 1976. Prominent leaders like Simon Rositsky and George Pardee head a delegation for a spring board meeting, while Jack Armstrong recovers from a heart attack. The piece also highlights the college’s ties with Humanics and career outcomes for graduates.
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American Humanics
High Point College
Humanics
Jack Armstrong
Midwest
Simon Rositsky
United Department Stores
George Pardee
Weyerhauser
String & Splinter Club
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Boy Scouts of America
Youth Unlimited
Parks and Recreation
Public interest and lawsuits reshape consumer advocacy
Environmentalists and consumer advocates face legal pushback as Kaiser Aluminum sues the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over aluminum wiring safety claims. The Pacific Legal Foundation of California has scored wins against environmentalists, while welfare fraud detection programs face privacy battles and benefit hikes amid debates over the public interest.
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Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp
U.S
Consumer Product Mission
Kaiser
California
The
Pacific Legal Foundation
PFL
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Et Tih
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Salem College
West Virginia
Pace University
Indiana Central University
Missouri Valley College
Pepperdine University
University of Pacific and
Texas A & M
James Roberts
Harold Fuller
Randolph County
Lexington
Asheboro
Wood Myers
Bruce Surratt
Jewel Cress
Zalph Rochelle
Atlanta
Jimmy Carter
Tom Haggai
Independent
Grocers Alliance
Safeway
Kroger
General Motors
Mayflower Movers
BSA
New Hampshire
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Georgia
Peking
John Connally
Capitol Viewpoint
Don Oakley
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Barron’s Magazine
Environmental Protection
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