Church and Ford clash over CIA assassination disclosure
The Senate intelligence debate centers on releasing CIA assassination details to the public. Ford argues information should stay confidential to protect agents and national interests, while Church presses for fuller disclosure, citing executive actions and a pattern of secrecy. A conflict over transparency versus security then follows.
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Vultures Wheel Over Lebanon
The piece outlines Syria and Egypt vying for influence over Lebanon as a potential part of Greater Syria or a rival banking hub. It notes Beirut’s importance, US past interventions, and fears for Lebanon’s Maronite Christian population amid regional power plays led by Cairo and Damascus.
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Reagan Gains GOP Strength As Ford Loses
Washington observes the 1975 Republican contest as Ford faces internal revolt and Reagan gains ground in polls. Rockefeller considers independence sparking potential primaries, while Senators Baker Mathias and Percy hint at challenges. If Ford falters in Florida and New Hampshire, Reagan could secure the nomination amid a fractured party.
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Stolen Stories and Plagiarism Fears in Publishing
A writer explains why unread manuscripts return can protect both editors and authors from legal risk. He recalls a Random House case where a critic found a New Yorker passage in a published book, leading to a recall and a chilling effect on the author. The piece also mentions nuisance suits against True Story magazine and a defamation claim by Mark Hellinger.
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Editor recalls plagiarism tale from Collier's conflict
A former Collier's editor recounts discovering a raw plagiarism case about a hospital room romance. He details the window bed heart patient, the nurse, and a blank brick wall ending, plus the columnist admission of copying and the legal settlement aftermath.
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