Supreme Court Upholds Driver Name and Address Rule
In a five to four decision the Supreme Court overruled the California Supreme Court and affirmed that drivers must leave name and address at the scene. Chief Justice Burger said disclosure is a neutral act and not self incriminating. Dissenting Justice Brennan warned the ruling could erode Fifth Amendment protections.
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Ultimate Working Vacation Lets Executives Work Abroad
A French rental firm offers an “Ultimate Working Vacation” model. Travel agents arrange a European trip, then place the executive in central Paris for a week of business. International Business Office Services provides office space near the Arc de Triomphe, secretaries, communications, Telex, conference rooms, and even an American keyboarded typewriter.
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Inscrutables highlight Ping-Pong diplomacy in China
A sharp observer notes that China excels in games like Ping-Pong and questions whether Peking uses such criteria to select visiting newsmen. Dr. Phillips Talbot of Asia House cites China’s long tradition of inviting guests to play, implying a strategic cultural veneer behind exchanges.
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Misidentification High in TV Commercial Studies
Daniel Starch & Staff found in Atlanta testing that many viewers misidentify sponsors of so called important messages. A soap ad was mistaken for other brands by 11 percent, while 5 percent correctly identified it. A Wall Street Journal report notes 24 percent recall and about 20 percent misattribution in 30 second ads. Most viewers, 76 to 84 percent, fail to recall commercials.
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Time as relative in Boyle column on clocks and commutes
Boyle muses on time as a fluid concept, arguing clocks vary with each traveler and customs shift by culture. He ponders nonstandard day lengths and commuting routines, ending with a Britannica note on terms gaining popularity after George Kelly’s 1933 capture.
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Changing Colleges By WILLIAM u. WAUGH
Hundreds of colleges shift from rigid raccoon coat curriculums to independent study and accelerated degrees as students demand flexible paths. Critics warn specialized undergrad programs can hinder job markets, while schools explore three-year bachelor's tracks and open colleges for nontraditional study.
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Fla
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Ernest K. May
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Snag in U S Pullback Heavy Bombings Don’t Faze Foe
In this column Ray Cromley argues heavy U S bombing of North Vietnam slows materiel flow but cannot sustain year round strikes. He notes air power helps some operations yet fails to sever Ho Chi Minh trail supply lines and questions long term U S reliance and Laos incursions.
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Why Gen George A Custer is hailed as a great military figure
A compendium of tangential bits and trivia spans topics from hero worship of General Custer and its defenders, to linguistic origins of words, palm reading claims, and odd anecdotes on culture. It includes social quips on sunburn, desert attire, and reflections on public memory and public curiosity.
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Europe First Defense Line and US Troop Cuts Debate
The article argues against reducing 150,000 troops in Western Europe, contending the NATO force remains essential for conventional defense and deterrence. It notes past cuts, questions about token forces, and warns that shrinking manpower could push reliance toward nuclear options, urging clarity on defense goals.
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