Why Bother To Vote In A Run-Off Primary
An opinion piece argues run-off primaries risk democracy by concentrating power in bloc voters. It warns many races are settled and turnout will be low, urging citizens to vote to counter special interests and influence county and state outcomes before the general election.
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Africa and the United States redefine policy toward Africa
In the evolving U S stance Ford aims to shift from passive neutrality to active support for black Africa amid growing superpower competition. Kissinger pursues negotiated settlements in Rhodesia Namibia and possibly South Africa as Washington weighs domestic politics and arms aid amid rising Soviet and Cuban involvement. The Senate plans hearings on Africa policy as U S black and liberal forces pressure for engagement.
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Fresno Four jailed over news source in grand jury case
Washington columnist recalls Fresno Bee editors James Bort William Patterson George Gruner and Joseph Rosato jailed for refusing to reveal sources in an oakland moved trial involving a city councilman suspected of taking 5000 and possibly 20000 more from a garbage firm. The piece argues press freedom hinges on protecting confidential sources and condemns Judge Peckinpah’s gag order and jailings as a threat to democracy.
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A Down Time in the Blue Ridge Summer Ends
In Washington Star Syndicate commentary Jas J Kilpatrick notes the in-between time of late summer fading. He recalls farmer hardship in Rappahannock and orchard losses, predicts autumn's approach, and flags November 2 election as the defining next moment.
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The War On Poverty Art Buchwald Column
The columnist interviews a poor man in Washington about poverty policy. The man argues poor people should not be spoken for and questions committees funded by salaries. He notes moving away would sever contact with poor neighbors and contradict antipoverty aims.
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