Australia Crisis: Kerr Fires Whitlam and Dissolves Parliament
Australia faces a constitutional crisis as Governor General Sir John Kerr fires Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and suspends Parliament over budget deadlock. Whitlam vows to challenge the move, while critics warn against undermining a stable, autonomous nation amid regional tensions and Communist gains in Indochina.
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Debate Over 200-Mile Fishing Zone and Two-Dollar Bill Return
Congress questions a 200 mile exclusive zone arguing kept fish landings rose from 4.9 to 5.1 billion pounds between 1960 and 1974 and warning of job losses for Alaska. The piece also notes renewed use of the two dollar bill debuting April 13 to cut printing costs, with inflation diminishing its purchasing power.
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Moynihan and the UN Rise in U S Policy Voice
Washington notes Daniel Patrick Moynihan faces praise and controversy as U N ambassador. The piece lauds his Churchillian style and blunt rhetoric while recalling historic UN tensions since 1945 and questions about his resignation and Ford administration stance.
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Moynihan at the UN draws ferocious mixed reviews
A Paris diplomat notes Moynihan’s UN vigor and public bluntness, while Richard Nixon and U.S. officials weigh his confrontational stance. The piece contrasts Moynihan’s outspoken style with traditional diplomacy and suggests his impact grows in the UN jungle where every knock can be a boost.
Reagan Faces Big Test in Race Against Ford
Reagan enters the national contest against President Ford with broad media attention and a strengthened right flank. Analysts note his ecumenical GOP coalition, questions about Wallace alignment, and the need for a more inclusive, issue driven campaign strategy.
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Dinner Theater Opens With Mixed Critics in Town
Local editors report a new dinner theater debut featuring a comedy play paired with a tragedy themed dinner. Critics note an unusual pairing that drew mixed reviews from patrons and staff.
Poor Richard Had Better Pay Some Attention
William F. Buckley Jr. critiques English ambassador Ivor Richard for denouncing Daniel Patrick Moynihan and U.S. policy at the United Nations. The column defends Moynihan’s defense of UN ideals and cautions Richard against condescending solo moralizing in international diplomacy.
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Only In Oklahoma Only In Oklahoma
When the U.S. Senate tires of budget wrangling New York City and Henry Kissinger it must be a relief to pause and argue about Oklahoma voting machines.
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