Trible Defends Newport News Over Saratoga Carrier Plan
Rep Paul Trible contends Navy studies favored Newport News for Saratoga overhaul, citing local shipbuilding ties and trained crews. He opposes Carter veto of a new nuclear powered carrier, arguing long term cost savings and operational capacity favor the nuclear option over a 60,000 ton conventional vessel.
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GSA probe roils as bribery scandal looms large
The GSA corruption inquiry faces potential indictments for up to 50 people as contractors allegedly bribed officials to win federal business and bypass bids. Jay Solomon, the agency head, pledges reforms after years of inaction, citing a history of costly two coat paint schemes and reforms urged by Rep. Jack Brooks.
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Jack Brooks
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Survival or the law in a reader letter
A reader asks whether survival or law comes first amid inflation and poverty. The letter accuses Fellow Man of enacting taxes, regulations, and social controls while praising generosity from the Middletown Public Library staff and local sponsors for a summer reading program.
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Judy Gehm
Ilelen Leukhardt
Children’s Dept
Muriel Humphrey's path from housewife to senator
Muriel Humphrey recalls choosing not to become a teacher in college and later entering politics after her husband Hubert Humphrey's death. She faced early storms over Panama Canal treaties abortion and Middle East arms sales while weighing a run for the Senate and ultimately voted to approve an Israel Saudi Egypt arms package. Her stance on abortion evolved beyond Hubert's position, and she has become more confident, often overruling staff advice.
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Saudi Arabia
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Menachem Begin
Middle East
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The Unwanted Draft Congress Pushes for Selective Service Return
Nixon promised to end the draft in 1969 yet the All Volunteer Army proved costly and ineffective. The piece argues for restoring Selective Service as a mobilization basis, citing recruiting abuses and National Guard disarray, urging Congress to act amid Vietnam era sentiment.
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Vietnam
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