Tenure on campuses tested by budget cuts and demography
Colleges face shrinking enrollments and rising costs as birthrates fall. Administrators seek to abolish or cap tenure, arguing that many tenured professors inflate budgets. AAUP cautions that due process and academic freedom remain vital while scrutinizing frills and athletic programs. New teacher unions loom, promising stronger civil service protections.
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Open secret and nuclear whispers shaping Middle East power
The piece argues Israel may possess nuclear arms and that Kissinger's diplomacy is viewed with suspicion. It notes the shift in Western opinion toward pro-Arab stances, warns of oil and regional instability, and underscores how hidden weapons could redefine Middle East balance and affect global civilization.
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Peace in the Middle East and nuclear fears
The piece questions Israel's potential use of atomic weapons and argues that peace requires a US-Russian accord. It warns that without a treaty, Arab nations may acquire nuclear arms, threatening global destruction. It criticizes Ford and Kissinger, urging decisive diplomacy for US interests.
The holocaust of Wall Street critique in a new book
An opinion piece reviews Chris Welles’s The Last Days of the Club, arguing it exposes the collapse of the Wall Street monopoly by brokers tied to the NYSE. It notes a shift to bank, insurance, and mutual fund trading, a dwindling small investor base, and doubt about the exchange’s resilience amid ongoing turmoil.
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Sam Cohn’s water works idea pitched to council
A historical note recalls Sam Cohn proposing a city water works plan as an economy measure should the reservoir project fail. The plan is described as novel but not guaranteed upon close inspection.
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Swimmer's ear and tennis elbow advice by Dr Thosteson
A reader asks about outer ear infection or swimmer's ear and Dr Thosteson explains causes, treatment options like VoSol Otic, Cortisporin, Debrox, and sunken hearing during infection. He counsels ear protection next summer with ear plugs and notes waterborne bacteria. He also answers questions on tennis elbow causes, prognosis, and treatments such as rest, heat, and corticosteroid injections, warning of possible disability if untreated. He concludes with allergy questions about vitamin pills, stating reactions likely to pill binding or coating rather than vitamins themselves.
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Prayer Verse Reflection for Community Light
A brief prayer asks God to reveal His image in others and live to reflect His love. The request ends with an Amen and references John 10 10 RSV.
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