Keeping cool on presidential security and rights
An editorial discussing how to protect presidents and candidates while balancing civil liberties. It notes past threats to Jackson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Roosevelt, Truman, Ford and others, debates over gun control and lists of suspicious individuals, and warns against legislative excess while urging calm civic response.
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Reagan Enigma Gathers California GOP Momentum
In California Republican gatherings Reagan fans press cautious enthusiasm for his presidential bid. They wonder if his slow decisiveness signals internal doubts about beating Ford in the primaries and whether to wait for a clearer signal from the former governor before showing full support. The piece contrasts 1967 and 1976 dynamics, with Vietnam not a unifying issue for Republicans and economic recovery shaping sentiment.
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Buckley critiques Ford era politics and outlines Reagan options
The column proposes Reagan could push a constitutional busing amendment, mobilize against fiscal deficits, push welfare reform favoring states self supporting, tax policy to weaken OPEC influence, and reexamine Rockefeller energy plans, with foreign policy hints for the New Hampshire primary.
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Amnesty for illegal aliens rejected by Catholics priests
In a sharply argued stance, Ernest Cuneo contends amnesty for illegal entrants is morally and legally unfounded. He critiques Father Karvelis and Father Bevilacqua for seeking special statute favoring mainly Roman Catholic applicants and warns of constitutional issues and unequal treatment.
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Anthony J. Bevilacqua
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Punishment over politics guides gun control debate
A column argues for tough gun laws after two assassination attempts on the President. It urges banning Saturday night specials, 14 day handgun delivery waits, and mandatory sentences with stricter penalties for crimes with firearms, claiming punishment reduces crime and rehabilitation failed.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
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Atoka Music Festival Sparks Oklahoma Debate
Eastern Oklahomans face pressure over water and politics as Atoka festival attendance and profits come under dispute. Rumors swirl that one person counted both crowd and money, while next year’s Atoka show may feature a drum fife and bugle.
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