Buckley on dirty words and language limits
William F Buckley Jr argues against the idea that profanity marks low vocabulary. He cites Shakespeare and tone, notes context changes offense, discusses saints and irredentists, and calls for a language balance between blunt speech and propriety.
Einstein and Soviet Policy Reflections in Levine Book
In Isaac Don Levine's Eyewitness to History Einstein capitulated intellectually to the Soviets with little gain for his people. The volume collects letters from Russian prisons and discusses Einstein’s protests versus Soviet barbarism and Nazi persecution, noting his reluctance to sign a protest against purges.
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Eyewitness to History reflections on Russia and world politics
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Proxmire under fire over arts funding debate
The piece criticizes Senator William Proxmire for attacking the National Arts and Humanities Foundation and its growing funding. It argues government support for the arts remains necessary to sustain symphonies, drama, and dance groups, warning that reduced help would impoverish American life. It closes with a biblical quote.
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Male child only pill debated by Sussex professor
columnist Jim Fiebig notes Prof Jan Tostgate of Sussex University proposed a male child only pill to curb population growth. He argues social prejudice favors male children and shares his own joy of having a daughter, joking that the pill would not appeal to his wife.
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