The Biased Side Of The News In New York Times Drama Reviews
A debate on the power of major critics in arts coverage unfolds as the New York Times reviewers influence theatre and music opinions. The piece defends critic bias while noting public and industry reactions and contrasts review value with other viewpoints. Dr. James M. Elson is cited on bias and the editorial stance urges that reviews remain a foundling of opinion rather than immutable verdict.
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United States
The
New York Times
New York
Duke University
North Carolina Symphony
James M. Elson
Bosley Crowther
National nutrition policy sparks debate on government role
The piece objects to government control over eating while urging better nutrition education. It notes high health costs and rising obesity, calls for industry cooperation and school programs, and criticizes current federal and state efforts as insufficient.
The Feelies and the Future of Movies
A nostalgic survey traces postwar cinema tech from Cinerama to 3-D and Sensurround, noting experiments like Smello Vision and Aromarama. It recalls Huxley’s Brave New World and previews potential integrated experiences with scent and tactile feedback, ending with a tongue in cheek remark about metal knobs.
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Aldous Huxley
Cinerama
Todd-Ao
Vista-Vision
CinemaScope
New York
Roxy Theater
Great
Wall of China
Huxley
Krakatoa
Koreagate probes target bipartisan testimony from Koreagate figure
The House Ethics Committee pursues Tongsun Park testimony and possible Republican implicati ons. Names under scrutiny include Nixon, Agnew, Garn, Broomfield, Quie, Winn, Stevens, Cochran, Minshall, and others amid allegations of Seoul-linked gifts and payments.
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Washington
House
Tongsun Park
Cornelius Gallagher
D-N.j
Park
Gallagher
Nixon
Richard Nixon
William Minshall
Ohio
Federal pay raise accelerates government bloat debate
The article criticizes a 7.05 percent federal pay raise, set to October 1, raising average salaries to about 17 350 dollars with large fringe benefits. It argues there is no true private sector comparability, cites potential inflationary pressure on state and local governments, and notes the raise will affect 1.4 million civilians and 2 million service members.
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Carter
Washington
Taxpayers Union
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fat City
U.S. News & World Report
The President's Best Friend Proposal For Carter Era
A columnist argues for creating a White House role titled The President's Best Friend to serve as Carter's confidant and budget adviser. The piece urges immediate search from Georgia, recommends qualifications, and notes potential Deputy Best Friend as backup if Lance's resignation leaves a gap. It cites Kennedy Johnson and Nixon as precedent for varied confidant counts.
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Washington
Carter
Bert Lance
White House
OMB
United States
Lance
Office of Management and Budget
President Carter
South
Georgia
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Bebe Rebozo
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House Ethics Committee
Albert Quie
Minn
Good Will Industries
Larry Winn
Winn
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Thad Cochran
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Les Whitten
James J. Kilpatrick
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