Park faces 36 felony counts in Koreagate probe
The editorial notes Attorney General Griffin Bell unseals 36 felony charges against Tongsun Park, a Korean businessman accused of buying influence in Congress, and accuses the Republic of Korea of orchestrating Park’s moves in Washington while criticizing U.S. lawmakers led by Speaker Thomas P. O’Neill for evasive actions and delays in pursuing accountability.
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Mandel's Federal Prosecution and Maryland Politics
Washington reports Governor Mandel faces a federal sentence for mail fraud and racketeering with potential prison time and fines. The piece critiques federal overreach, questions the scope of the crimes, and argues Maryland should handle misconduct locally, calling for reversal on appeal.
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Fairness Of The Press Questioned
New York report discusses press power and fairness amid the Bert Lance affair. It argues media roles as court reporter adversary and jury, warns against partisan distortion, and urges responsibility within free press principles. The piece notes the rise of investigative journalism and calls for judicial balance in reporting.
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SALT Talks Stall as Rostow-Nitze Push Past March Proposals
In the Munich prelude, Churchill era secrecy and royal funds shaped UK intelligence. The Rostow Nitze Committee on the Present Danger opposes Carter's weak SALT plan, demanding prompt progress on strategic systems including mobile ICBMs and long range cruise missiles, delaying any near term agreement.
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