Congress Faces Pay Raise Fight Amid Economy Pressures
As Congress returns to Washington, members face criticism from voters over rising costs and unemployment. The debate centers on automatic pay increases for themselves, cabinet officers, and top officials, with President Ford urging a 5 percent hold rather than the 8.66 percent default. Supporters argue the change avoids a budget shock, while critics warn of eroding public trust. If accepted, the lower raise could calm nerves but may trigger further scrutiny as the economy improves.
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State History Education Debate Highlights Regional Pride
Fayetteville Observer notes a national survey by the Organization of American Historians finding widespread neglect of history in schools. It cites presentism and emphasis on social sciences over factual history while praising North Carolina and seven states for preserving traditional history teaching amid Bicentennial context.
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Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions under strain
The Santa Barbara center, founded in 1959 by Robert M. Hutchins, faces an $800,000 deficit in 1974 and leadership changes. A shift to part time scholars and Chicago-based operations aims to cut costs while preserving an early warning role in public affairs. Hutchins defends the institution amid mixed reviews and plans a December foreign policy conference.
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Center For the Study of Democratic
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Robert M. Hutchins
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Chicago
Ralph Tyler
the Center Magazine
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Vietnam
Center For
Questionable Bicentennial Forum draws mixed reactions and praise
Patrick Buchanan writes in TV Guide that the National Endowment for the Humanities backs a 36 week Bicentennial forum, while Jeremy Rifkin leads criticism of commercial aspects. The piece defends free enterprise as central to the Revolution, argues for citizen participation, and notes supporters and opponents across political lines.
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American Issues Forum
Walter Cronkite
National Endowment For the Humanites
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People’s
America
Washington
Jefferson
Jeremy Rifkins
Nixon Seeks Custody of White House Tapes
The article reports why President Nixon pressed to control the White House tapes amid allegations of discussions advocating one man rule and power over Congress. It notes Haldeman's push for presidential mandate, potential constitutional overreach, and debates on what to disclose, with Nixon citing private review by himself and family. It also covers related rebuttals about doctored transcripts and the taxpayers’ stake in the tapes.
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Africans Bang Drums For Alms In National Whirlwind
A sharp attacking column argues that post colonial Africa, relying on Western loans and technology, undermines its own cultural roots while the United States bears no culpability for colonial pasts. It contrasts Western governance with African dictatorships and mocks Cold War rivalries over Africa.
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