Wallace Uses Prison Reform Ruling in 1960s Alabama Politics
In a critique of federal intervention, the piece discusses Judge Frank M. Johnson ordering Alabama to modernize decaying prisons, Gov. George Wallace’s sharp response labeling federal judges as overstepping and pushing a punitive penology. The column links reform debates to political strategy and potential voting shifts.
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Government by numbers in the Ford era and beyond
As the State of the Union nears, Ford cites Tom Paine and embraces governance by numbers. He backs a 10 billion tax cut then signals a Social Security tax rise to address a 2.5 trillion unfunded liability. Governors Carey Byrne and Brown press fiscal restraint, cut taxes or services, and stress fewer programs amid rising bankruptcies and a public wary of debt.
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Kelley Unintimidated by Critics in Crime Fight
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley remains steadfast against criticism as he emphasizes curb crime and terrorism. Despite mounting fire from critics, his approach centers on strong enforcement and agency unity to address national security.
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Language and security clash in postwar France and US
The text contrasts French threats to retaliate over Concorde landings with a push to purge anglicisms like hot dogs and hors d oeuvres. It notes FBI director Kelley defending extraordinary surveillance to combat terrorism, aiming to restore public trust after rights violations while balancing security needs. The piece ends with a biblical quote.
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Cakes and Snow Clocks in City Hall Caucuses
City Commission meetings feature birthday cakes for Commissioner James Saunders Tilmon Ellison and Stan Sorrell with pieces shared as attendance grows. A Franklin schools snow closure mix up caused a faux crisis when Shelby Middleton was joke cited. A humorous tale about a ceramic baby tiger ends the recap.
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What the people really believe about America today
John Roche argues that public opinion shows Americans are hard, decent, and loyal, yet wary of allies and pacifism after Vietnam. He says conservatives misread the public mood, praises WWII and the American Army, and defends strong intelligence agencies while opposing CIA and FBI reforms. He also notes polls, political biases, and Kennedy/Nixon contrasts shaping views.
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Letter on Concorde ban and energy crisis debate
A reader argues that England and France overreacted to banning the Concorde and asserts the energy crisis justifies discouraging SSTs. The writer Ralph E. Patterson notes the plane’s high fuel use and cites limited passenger capacity as reasons against SST adoption.
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