Fragility of Freedom in Indira Gandhi Era
The Saturday Review discusses Indira Gandhi's writings on freedom, centralized versus decentralized governance, and the fragile democracy in India. It notes actions against opposition leaders, censorship, and the ongoing challenges of food, caste, and modernization amid regional diversity.
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Saturday Review
Indira Ghandi
India
Ghandi
Pakistan
Mahatma Ghandi
Pin No Labels On Them
A discussion on political labels reveals mixed views from Randolph, Chatham, Wake, and Durham counties. Voters show conservatism on pollution standards and food aid but support revenue sharing handgun control and a federal consumer protection agency. A notable 55 percent favor metric system conversion, an unexpected stance for the era.
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Randolph, Chatham
Wake
Durham Counties
U.S
Consumer Protection Agency
Andrews
Nigeria at Peace and War Reflections on Postwar Politics
Nigeria faces a tense transition to civilian rule, with Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s leadership cited amid sectional politicking and debates on unity and reconstruction. The piece notes Nigeria’s ethnic diversity, the Ibo reintegration into government and business, and oil wealth shaping widening inequality as rehabilitation of war-damaged zones proceeds.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Europe
United States
Biafra
Yakubu Gowan
Gowan
Calabar
Marcos Denies Bribery Charge in Capitol Hill Case
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos responds to claims he offered $50,000 to former aide Primitivo Mijares to deter testimony before the U.S. Congress. He argues the money funded press actions and countered an anti Marcos paper, detailing bank transfers, timelines, and payments through official channels while accusing Mijares of blackmail and prevarication. He notes other figures and calls for openness, with Mijares pursuing FBI scrutiny and a lie detector test.
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Washington
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
U.S. Congress
Mijares
CIA
Marcos
San Francisco
Capitol Hill
Philippine National
Trinidad Alconcel
Alconcel
Lloyds Bank of California
U.S
China
Malacanang
Guillermo “Gimo” de Vega
Phillippine
Australia
Dr. de Vega
Gimo
Manila
U.S. House ‘Foreign Relations Committee
FBI
Why Can't We Be Tough With The Soviets
Henry Kissinger argued for coexistence over nuclear war but critics push for stronger alternatives. The piece critiques unilateral detente and highlights Helsinki talks, Portugal's influence, and U.S. pressure on Brezhnev while advocating firm stand on Soviet aggression and human rights.
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Kissinger
United States
Helsinki
Moscow
Baltic States
Finland
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Ford
Israel
London
Europe
Nyet
Vienna
Portugal
KGB
Chile
Congress
Central Intelligence Agency
Brezhnev
Mario Soares
Saving What Is Worthwhile In High Point Landmarks
Letters urge preserving William Penn High School and Washington Terrace Park amid vandalism and budget pressures. The writer criticizes city action or inaction, proposes restoration plans using community work days, clinics, a halfway house, and expanded park facilities to attract year round use and funding.
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High Point
William Penn High School
Washington Terrace Park
the Enterprise
William Penn
Jack Cox
Griffin Jr. High
Cox
Griffin
City Lake
Oak Hollow
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