Soviet agriculture blamed on planners not farmers
The piece argues Khrushchev fell due to farm failures and questions Brezhnev's fate amid grain shortfalls. It cites drought and technocratic Soviet planning, contrasting bureaucratic delays with the nimble actions of North Dakota farmers, and cites Radio Liberty analysis of missed harvest timing.
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Soviet Moves in Angola Threaten Helsinki Accord Era
The document notes August 1 commitments at Helsinki about respecting borders, while Moscow funds revolutions in Portugal and ships armaments to Angola. Cuba assists, raising fears of a major power clash in Africa and undermining détente as Kissinger warns against ignoring Soviet buildup.
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Africa
Mineral land withdrawals threaten domestic mining interests
Congress urged a reset of public land withdrawal laws, noting two thirds of U S land is off limits to mining. The call cites environmental and recreational factors, urges balance with mineral needs, warns of rising reliance on foreign minerals and potential price manipulation. The message links to historical references and a biblical quote.
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Mark My Words Setting an example by Jim Fiebig
A columnist criticizes the idea that parents must convince children to wear seat belts and argues against treating a child as a miniature adult. He notes President Ford's seat belt lapse and urges adults to model restraint and safety. If Ford were his kid, he'd wear a belt.
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Noble idea wrong direction on global nationalist stir
George F Will argues that modern nationalism, from the Moluccan separatists to Basques and Scots, reflects a contractionist impulse against homogenization and central power. He warns that peaceful nationalism can be healthy, but notes dangers of extremist acts and the cling to communitarian roots amid rapid modernization.
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Watergate shadow lingers as Reagan faces GOP choice
The piece argues Watergate haunts Ronald Reagan as Republicans decide between backing Ford or Reagan. It cites Reagan’s 1973 74 comments defending Nixon and questions whether party loyalty outweighs accountability, while noting Democrats stay cautious as Ford could campaign on Nixon pardon.
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