Nixon's Christmas bombing seen as costly lesson in Vietnam
The piece argues Nixon's 1972 bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong was an exemplary warning used to push toward withdrawal, despite Watergate. It contends Hanoi could have avoided invasion if the strikes had continued, and notes ongoing misreadings of the Vietnam war and future lessons for the American public.
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Alaska Oil Surplus Spurs Debate Over Transport to Midwest
The piece argues Alaska can exceed Pacific Coast demand and weighs options to move oil east. Sohio proposes unloading at Long Beach then piping to Texas for refining, while California officials warn of air pollution. Other routes include Puget Sound pipelines, British Columbia ships, or an oil swap with Japan. Labor unions oppose foreign tankers. safety and environmental concerns are weighed. The author urges timely decision before North Slope production expands.
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Tom Quinn
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Liberal Republicans Faulted for Cannibalism in GOP
Columnist Phyllis Schlafly says liberal Republicans engage in cannibalism by attacking conservative teammates rather than targeting the Democrats, describing it as a self-destructive pattern within the party. It frames intra party conflict as a hindrance to facing the larger political opponents.
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Phyllis Sehlafly
Washington Calls for Ten Dollar Bounty to Extend Troop Enlistments
On December 29 1776 General Washington urged Congress to encourage soldiers with expired terms to reenlist asking for a ten dollar bounty per man. The appeal aimed to keep troops in service for another year amid the revolutionary effort.
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Betty Ford Receives Honorary Michigan Doctor of Laws
The University of Michigan awarded Betty Ford an honorary doctor of laws degree citing courage, compassion, and outspoken commitment to high personal and community standards. The remark humorously notes avoiding an honorary ceremony by choosing to fish or relax with a dog instead.
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Wry meditation on awards and posthumous honors
The author muses that honorary degrees and posthumous recognitions are largely useless and compares a humorous plaque mix up to show vanity. He cites a joke about Jim Fiebig and notes Betty Ford is not a doctor of law, contrasting fame with real credentials.
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James” Fiebig
Betty Ford
Relativity and Washington Salaries in a Political Bedrock
John Roche argues that high living costs in Washington deter capable officials from accepting top roles. He cites housing, taxes, and inflation, noting cabinet salaries lag real income growth since 1969 and predicting many officials remain in Washington as lobbyists or consultants.
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White House
Nelson Rockefeller
Chain Bridge Road
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San Francisco
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William Simon
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A dreadful situation letter to the editor
The writer argues crime dominates the nation and laments a justice system that protects criminals. He calls for immediate unwavering punishment and execution for murder to deter violence while endorsing rehabilitation for first offenders with good records. Coy B Hall advocates tougher policy and equal punishment.
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