Fallout From New York A Public Attitude Analysis
A wide public mood toward New York City's finances is examined as a potential default looms. The piece cites expert warnings from A. H. Raskin of the New York Times about systemic economic fallout, including payroll cuts, bondholder harm, and broader credit damage, with emphasis on national implications and rising borrowing costs for cities.
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New York City
New York
New York Times
A. H. Raskin
Raskin
Shoreline erosion and federal role in protecting beaches
The article surveys the U S coastline erosion affecting 84 000 miles and 20 500 miles of shoreline facing private property losses. It notes GAO findings that no single solution fits all areas and discusses the Coastal Zone Management act and River and Harbors act, plus slow progress by state and federal agencies and the Corps of Engineers. It cites Florida setback rules as a costly warning and argues for foresight and timely action to preserve public beach access.
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Henry Beston
Oceans
Great Lakes
General Accounting Office
GAO
Corps of Engineers
The
Miami Herald
Florida
Henry Boston
Angola Civil War Mirrors Congo In Cold War Context
The Angola struggle after Portugal's decolonization pits MPLA led by Agostinho Neto with Soviet and Eastern bloc arms against anti-Soviet FNLA led by Holden Roberto. While big powers avoid direct confrontation, each side receives foreign support including from the U.S. ally Zaire and China, shaping the fight for control of Luanda and central Angola.
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Europe
Belgian Congo
Zaire
Angola
Portugal
Congo
United States
Soviet Union
China
Agostinho Neto
MPLA
Popular Movement For the Liberation of Angola
Luanda
David Ottoway
Washington Post
FNLA
National Front For the Liberation of Angola
Holden Roberto
U.S
Roberto
Payola in Radio Deepens as FCC Probes Fail
Ex MGM Records executive Mike Viner details widespread payola practices to FCC, naming Las Vegas trips, cash, loans, and expensive perks used to sway disc jockeys. He cites the 1972 investigation, 19 indictments this year, and calls for license revocations to reform the corrupt system.
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Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Washington
Npayola
Mike Viner
Pride Records
Federal Communications Commission
Viner
Las Vegas
MGM Records
FCC
Richard Wiley
Bill Drake
Los Angeles
Drake
Opeciees
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
MGM
the Osmonds
Steve and
Eydie
Helping the Starving and Indira Gandhi's Coup Critique
A reflective essay argues for compassionate aid over mockery toward LDCS critics of democracy. It contrasts Indira Gandhi's imprisonment with humanitarian needs, supports directing grain aid to the starving via PL480, and endorses bypassing corrupt governments when delivering relief through international agencies. The author weighs ethics, pragmatism, and personal empathy for starving children.
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Indira Gandhi
Saturday Review
Henry Kissinger's Middle East shuttle risks Congress test
Henry Kissinger negotiates a Middle East peace with Egypt and Israel and faces a tougher task persuading Congress. The column imagines shuttle diplomacy between the White House State Department and Capitol Hill, with lavish perks abroad but bare protocol at home, including a mock briefing that ends with a blunt handshake.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Egypt
Israel
Congress
Henry
White House
State Department
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Kissinger
Senate Foreign Relations Room
Sen
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Mike Mansfield
United States
Carl Albert
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ford
Tip O'Neill
Teddy Kennedy
Mansfield
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Art Buchwald
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