Norman Mailer as Literary Tough Guy Faces Lelchuk Novel
The piece notes Norman Mailer shifts from editor to literary figure and may replace Hemingway as a hard-edged icon. It recounts Mailer’s quarrel over Alan Lelchuk’s novel referencing him, his printed correction, and the risk of literary bloodshed fading as sales predict future moves.
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Nader reports on Congress Raiders refine focus for profiles
The Nader group’s updated Profiles of Congress members show sharper targeting with specific subjects. Staff note mixed reactions from lawmakers but overall fair and accurate results, suggesting continual follow up could sustain impact and improve public understanding.
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New Delhi councilman proposes legal bribes with fixed limits
A New Delhi city councilman B D Wadhwa urged legalizing bribery with fixed limits for different work levels. The idea would standardize payments for permits and licenses, but critics say it would erase competitive bidding that has curbed municipal corruption from Boss Tweed to modern machines. The piece cautions against replacing time honored competitive systems with a socialist scheme and ends by noting money amplifies power.
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Ghost Talks 1944 guide still fits modern campaigns
Washington dispatch notes Charles Michelson’s 1944 theory that a winning campaign rests on luck, strong management, and the ability to handle tough fights. It highlights Nixon and McGovern’s journeys, Roosevelt’s resilience, and Michelson’s view that presidents remain politicians in office and in campaigns.
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Judge Harlan a virtuous jurist shaped by liberty
The Supreme Court held a memorial session for John Marshall Harlan, 1955–a year ago, praising his conservative yet expansive view of individual freedom, independence of states, and reluctance to wield power. He defended private rights, opposing centralized authority, and valued open-minded dissent. His life embodies constitutional faith and democratic restraint.
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The Mall Menace and the Great Pumpkin Hunt
In a satirical piece set near Washington, the author laments how malls proliferate across landscapes once devoted to countryside. He humorously contrasts Cold War triumphs with the rise of sprawling shopping complexes, imagining a future of vast “Soviet-sized” malls and costly trinkets while chasing a single pumpkin. The tone blends political critique with urban transformation imagery.
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