History as witch hunt sparks Bicentennial debate at William and Mary
Virginius Dabney challenged usage of history to attack revered figures in a William and Mary address. He critiqued Fawn Brodie and Gore Vidal for sensational claims about Jefferson and Burr, urged careful scholarship, and warned of standards decline in academia amid celebratory plans.
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U.S. rethinks foreign policy amid detente shift
The United States reevaluates its stance toward detente and Middle East policy, pledging to press for concessions in exchange for any easing of tensions. Kissinger warns against Third World demands while Moynihan is named U.N. ambassador signaling a no nonsense approach. The piece contrasts US technology with Third World resources and cites a biblical quote.
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Buckley Columns From Sea Voyage and Local Quirks
Columnist William F. Buckley Jr prepares advance pieces for his Atlantic trip and notes limited contact, while a lighthearted note from Middletown reflects on Krautwich Week, local birthday memories, and youth employment concerns amid a hot summer.
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Reinstatement bid for Alger Hiss faces historic rewrite
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts weighs allowing Alger Hiss to resume practicing law after 23 years since his perjury conviction. Editors warn the move risks erasing history and reshaping public memory while noting key evidence and prior warnings from officials.
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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
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Boston
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Wheeling, W. Va
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Paul C. Reardon
Supreme Judicial Court
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So-called freedom of choice letters on school funding
Readers clash over state aid to non public schools, arguing that tuition costs, property taxes, and religious values limit real choice for middle and lower income families. The discussion cites local school tuition increases and the fate of area Catholic schools, plus concerns about Middletown Cemetery neglect.
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