Mayaguez affair boosts Ford's standing amid critics and allies
The Mayaguez operation is credited with proving Ford could act decisively and sustain broad support, despite harsh critiques from critics like Anthony Lewis and Christopher Lasch. The episode reshaped perceptions among lawmakers, allies, and rivals, though tactical flaws and casualties sparked debate.
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Democrats Face Leadership Strain Amid Kennedy Wallace Split
The piece argues the Democratic Party lacks cohesive leadership with Kennedy undecided on a run and Wallace energizing dissatisfactions. It notes polls favor Kennedy with a Glenn ticket, while Wallace's appeal tests the party’s rules and broker power. Republicans show resilience despite inner strain.
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New Hampshire Sets Presidential Primary Early Amid Regional Pressures
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Death by data and the Social Security scare
A humor columnist recalls two cases where Social Security computers allegedly declared women dead, then mocks the idea of a system near insolvency and predicts widespread death notices as a joke about bureaucratic errors and trends.
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Maura Marshall
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Debate over a nutrition bureaucracy and federal standards
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Middletown News Journal Publisher Rates and History
The Journal published by News Journal Inc based in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for newsstand daily and Sunday editions, home delivery by carrier and motor route, calendar month and four-week periods, and mail options including U S and international. It notes pricing in cents and dollars with advance payment and records the founding year 1857.
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Middletown High School centennial notes and book sale
Readers thank parents and police support for the centennial events and announce the English class booklet Middletown High School A Century of Success available for 1.25 with limited souvenir programs free of charge. Also thanks for Memorial Day parade cruiser support and invites teens to join TAPS while praising prom Jubilee organizers and administration.
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