Persepolis ruins amid tents honor Cyrus legacy
The prose describes Persepolis on a plateau north of Shiraz where grand ruined monuments honor Cyrus the Great. Modern tents, erected last year by Shah Mohammed Reza, surround the site, housing officials and dignitaries in a garish display. The piece contrasts ancient empire reach with contemporary display.
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Shiraz
Tran
Persepolis
Darius
Cyrus the Great
India
Europe
Russia
Africa
Shah Mohammed Reza
Cyrus
Shah
Iran
Mohammed Reza
Karl Marx
Two letter word tests death penalty in California
An editorial discusses whether the word or in the California Constitution could bar cruel or unusual punishment and thus affect capital punishment. It weighs how the courts might interpret or versus and examines historical context and Iran's Shah.
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California
U.S
Supreme Courts
Anthony Amsterdam
Stanford University Law Faculty
Ronald George
State Supreme Court
George
Amsterdam
U.S. Supreme Court
Opposition views on fairness doctrine face FTC endorsement
The FTC endorses a proposal for fair response rules to public issue ads. The PFC argues groups should answer commercials about pollution or safety. Supporters say careful administration could improve truth in advertising and allow counter-sponsors to speak.
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Federal Trade Commission
PFC
Nixon’s 1971 foreign policy progress under scrutiny
In a lengthy 1971 state of the world report President Nixon touts breakthroughs with China and the Soviet Union, cites a reduced Vietnam footprint, and pushes a new balance of power approach. Critics question whether activity signals real progress toward peace or mere action for action’s sake.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
U.S
United States
Russia
China
Japan
Munroe
West Berlin
Vienna
Helsinki
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Liberal critics fear and loathe Clockwork Orange tone
A commentary argues liberal aversion to A Clockwork Orange signals a rising anti liberal mood in Hollywood. It links McDowell and Kubrick to fascist overtones, asserts film reflects national mood, and warns that anti liberal nihilism could justify repressive social order.
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Malcolm McDovwell
McDowell
Hollywood
Hollywaod
Anseanse
Stanley Kubrick
Clockwork
Stars and Stripes
Weimar Republic
NKVP
Red Guard
Redlist
Europe
America
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Cl. Sulzberger
NEW York Times News Service
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Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Don Ohl
Larry Allison
Sterling Bemis
Bert Resnik
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Light Brigade
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Stewart
Hensley
Fred M. Hechinger
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