Fortune and luck in the Mayaguez rescue and past episodes
The author argues Fortuna shaped U S actions in Indochina and Korea praising the Mayaguez operation as timely luck. He contrasts Johnson and Nixon decisions, notes minimal international risk, air force restraint, and shifts to the Pueblo crisis where luck failed, ending with cautious optimism about continued favorable outcomes.
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Mayaguez rescue stirs pride and sober international critique
Buckley comments on Cambodian rescue mission and Mayaguez events while noting Thai protests and regional fears. He cites Thai and Asian leaders criticizing U S policy amid domino theory concerns, calling for restraint and diplomatic solutions.
Airlines Mutual Aid Pact Backed Despite Pilot Union Push
A 17 year old mutual aid fund cushions strike losses for airline workers including pilots and stewards. Courts uphold the pact while Senate hearings threaten to legislate against it. Civil Aeronautics Board supports the arrangement as beneficial to carriers and the public.
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Mark My Words Saving Big Town By Jim Fiebig
Jim Fiebig argues New York City faces fiscal ruin after Washington refuses $1 billion emergency aid. He cites Treasury Secretary William Simon criticizing city spending and suggests heavy federal guidance or NYC secession if balance and credit cannot be restored.
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Freedom to Speak Wins at Dartmouth in Campus Debate
Jeffrey Hart praises George Gilder as Dartmouth invited speaker after radicals protested. Gilder argues biology shapes gender roles and family as societal foundation, noting statistics on single men and marriage. Three campus groups invited him back. editor cites defense of free speech against censors and Marcusist pressure.
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Dartmouth
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Tucker Foundation
Marlene Freid
William Shockley
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