Italy’s State Crisis and the Craving for Order
British observer Peter Nichols argues that postwar Italy carries a fragile state structure. Rapid urban migration, illiteracy, and strained services undermine governance while Communists gain appeal seeking a functioning state amid a Christian Democratic drift.
South Africa Nuclear Weapon Ambitions Shape Global Pressure
The piece argues South Africa will grow into a nuclear power amid apartheid, noting 15 000 Cuban presence in Africa, Koeberg reactor plans, Rossing mine, and a looming enrichment plant. It contends Western powers rely on uranium and security ties, while liberal critics remain hesitant about reform.
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FTC studying tobacco ads for fairness as warnings rise
The Federal Trade Commission plans to study tobacco industry advertising to ensure fairness amid rising cigarette use. It urges Congress to consider warning changes and notes limited impact from 1971 bans on TV and radio ads.
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Marine recruit reform strengthens enlistment quality
The Marine Corps reorganizes its recruiting system to ensure recruits complete training before credit to recruiters. Reforms place recruiters under West and East depots, aiming to prevent future fatal or faulty enlistments following the Pvt. Lynne E. McClure case.
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Lessons on effort from a Kissinger tale at graduation
Tom Braden uses Winston Lord and Henry Kissinger to argue that effort and doing one’s best matter more than luck or excuses. He recalls the need to deliver quality work, embrace responsibility, and avoid cheating, urging graduates to persevere and act by their late 20s.
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Nero and the fire myth in modern Washington discourse
The piece argues the Nero tale of fiddling as Rome burned is largely rejected by scholars. It links the myth to U S politics and a culture preoccupied with scandals from Nixon to JFK while urging a view of human character across eras.
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