Devolution debate pits Scottish self rule against London power
In Scotland the devolution issue splits opinion between two locals, McKenzie opposed to more autonomy and Thom favoring limited self rule. Polls show 15 to 30 percent support, with wider questions about oil wealth, taxation, and Westminster control. The Mont Pelerin gathering weighs Adam Smith against bigger government, urging minimal state role.
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Andrews
Scotland
McKenzie
Thom
England
London
Britain
James Callaghan
Labor Party
Callaghan
Westminster
North Sea
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Pelerin Society
Adam Smith
Smith
Mont Pelerin
Rhodes Boyson
Detroit’s curfews and jail push amid urban decay critique
The piece argues Detroit faces juvenile gang violence and social decline, urging a hard line from Mayor Coleman Young with more judges, a new jail, state police help, and a civilian reserve. It warns of home life and employment failures fueling gangs and compares perceptions to America’s Belfast. It also notes a 1776 British naval duel near New York as a historical aside.
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New York City
Detroit
Coleman Young
Sting-style sting nets huge loot and hundreds of arrests
LEAA backed Operation Sting proves effective as phony fences trap thieves in Washington DC, yielding 154000 dollars paid, 300 arrests and 3.5 million dollars in recovered property. The piece notes grants' value and ponders larger rewards to tempt fugitives to surrender.
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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Washington, D.C
Graveyard prices spark grim humor in funeral bid
The narrator recalls selecting a gravesite with a salesman touting prime views and hand carved marble statues imported from Italy. The exchange highlights financial strain and emotional burden in funeral planning.
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Italy
Journal Publication Notices and Local Humor Fringe
Public notice details from The Journal of Middletown include subscription rates and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. The piece ends with a humorous, macabre anecdote about a cemetery and a witty departed lady, reflecting a local column style.
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The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
USA
U.S.A
Master bath makeover clashes of taste and design
New York columnist records a chaotic debate over bathroom remodeling choices. A 1952 styled master bath will be replaced as the family weighs options from a high rise bath to a simple shower, while a 14 year old son and Banks Trust influence the plan. The piece notes evolving views on shared family baths and references Alexander Kira, The Bathroom. The piece blends humor with social commentary on privacy and modern amenities.
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New York
Chase Manhattan
Bankers Trust
House Beautiful
Alexander Kira
Kira
America
Bill Blass
Reader disputes Edgewood Band Camp illness report
A reader challenges a Sept 3 article claiming an epidemic at Edgewood Band Camp. The letter defends camp facilities and staff, notes only nine sought aid, and questions the accuracy of the initial report while praising Mrs. Carol Flum and Camp Campbell Gard.
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Edgewood
Carol Flum
John Harvey
Butler County
Harvey
Story
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