Don Quixote in the White House on Cuba Human Rights
The piece portrays Jimmy Carter as Don Quixote urging moral action while Cyrus Vance cautions restraint. It urges White House pressure on Cuba, criticizing eased travel and sugar concessions amid Inter American and UN rights reports detailing 447 violations. It cites prison abuses, political prisoners, and a Chilean prisoner exchange stalled by Castro’s regime.
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Cyrus Vance
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Luis Corvalan
Bukovsky
Bogota
Columbia
Castro
Jorge Montes
Hubert Matos
Matos
Inter- American Commission On Human Rights
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Fidel
Normalization talks clash with Vietnam aid stance
The piece argues US opposition to Vietnam's UN admission and ambassadorial exchange is justified. It says postwar Communist claims for aid are weak after 1975 unification, and Congress rightly rejects aid. Normalizing ties would risk foreign blackmail and delay diplomacy.
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United Nations
United States
U.S
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Paris
White House
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Red Banner
Congress
The Senate Deliberates Broad Federal Crimes Overhaul
The Senate begins work on a decade long federal criminal code overhaul. Compromise narrows the bill by dropping controversial provisions including government secrecy issues that once drew sharp opposition from news organizations. The result aims at simplification without touching sensitive laws.
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Mark My Words Dreams of a Reporter on the Edge
A veteran newspaper reporter recalls decades of late nights and urgent deadlines. He describes anxious dreams of interviews gone wrong and editors pressuring him, reflecting on the pressures of newsroom life.
Dreamland police and wife awake to wristlock incident
A police officer recalls dreaming of subduing a gunman and awakening to his wife screaming. He realizes his wristlock in the dream mirrored a real move around her wrist and fears future harm. He notes concern over technique and impact on their sleep.
Spring man fashions move beyond dull to bold hues
John Sinor notes a shift in male style as bright colors, shiny fabrics, and daring accessories appear. He mocks traditional male dress while embracing vivid trends, from burnt orange outfits to scarves, jewelry, and flamboyant prints. He cites Vogue guidance and imagines a rapid fashion turnover.
Critique of US Global Mission Mindset and Policy Hubris
The piece argues that history shapes international attitudes but warns against overreach by American intellectuals. It critiques reliance on grand schemes such as the MLF and attempts to export liberal values globally, noting flawed assumptions and the futility of impractical plans like two-car funerals.
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Alsace
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Johnson
Ed Lansdale
Daniel Ellsberg
New England
Tay Ninh
Concord
Prudential
Andy Young
Monaco
St. Augustine
Reinhold Niebuhr
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates Notice
The notice lists subscription prices for the Middletown News Journal including daily and Sunday rates, home delivery and motor route charges, calendar month pricing, and yearly mail rates. It specifies payments in advance and postal details for U.S. and international subscribers.
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