Solzhenitsyn Warns Of Tighter Soviet Grip And Détente
The essay argues the West should demand clearer rights for Soviet citizens and push harder in negotiations. It questions current detente, noting Soviet manipulation of concessions while European regimes face oppression. It urges tougher bargaining to prevent further abuses and to reassess strategic calm.
President Ford urges reform of federal regulatory agencies
The essay argues federal regulation is costly and often wasteful though some rules are necessary. Agencies like the ICC and CAB may be outdated and biased toward industry, needing Congressional review and modernization. It cautions that new agencies better reflect public concerns. The text also notes a 1775 clash where Col. Fletchall refused to bear arms against King George III.
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Thomas Fletchall
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Self service elevators lure Capitol debate
Senator Dewey Bartlett calls for self service elevators in the U.S. Capitol to save the $1 million a year paid to operators. Senator John Pastore counters, noting the Senate’s $41 million rise in staff allowances while criticizing the idea and poking at the broader congressional workforce. The exchange, quoting Luke 9 23, ends with a call for accountability.
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Ford lampooned agencies as toothless cats in political satire
In a July 10 moment at the White House President Ford mocked federal regulators as toothless tabbies while urging maximum freedom for private enterprise. He referenced the FPC FCC and ICC and recalled historical fights with robber barons and reformers who pushed depoliticized commissions. The piece ends with a sly toast to the tabbies remaining somnolent.
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TV and space history mingle with ads and memories
The piece reflects on CBS Apollo Soyuz coverage and a Lum’s ad moment, questions Russian reception, and notes corrections from Gen George C Kenney about WWI naval actions. It also mentions a pacemaker with plans for future isotope devices and personal health details.
Letter to the Editor on mistrust and miscommunication
A Kentucky traveler writes to the editor about a local sage and a Civil War era anecdote. The tale centers on a Yankee and a Confederate arguing over slavery and territory as they share coffee and tobacco, reflecting on Lincoln and sectional tensions.
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Civil War reflections on Union and slavery not to divide
A reader letter questions Civil War blame, argues lack of trust between groups fed division, and worries about modern political economic complexity leading to manipulation by interest groups. The piece contrasts northern and southern figures and calls for clearer public discourse.
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