Editorial on Ford presidency and public mood shifts
An editorial notes the end of the Nixon era and a hopeful start for Gerald Ford. It argues Ford must work with Congress, value a free press, and serve as a unifying figure. The piece cautions that economic policy will test his leadership and longevity of public support.
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Editorial on gun violence and a fatal dog attack
A Progress editorial condemns a Chicago incident in which a man shot a puppy and its owner after a dispute. The piece questions gun culture and the value of life, noting editor Jonathan Marshall’s Senate bid and that his editorials will be signed J M.
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Cyprus crisis tests U S influence and NATO ties
WASHINGTON says the Ford administration backs Turkish demands in Cyprus, risking Greece’s NATO role. The piece argues Turkey’s strategic value as eastern NATO anchor outweighs Greece, with U S leverage eroding amid Turkey’s poppy policy and internal shifts.
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Energy book by Gus Hall draws fire from Publishers Weekly
A conservative reader dismisses Gus Hall’s The Energy Rip-Off as propaganda while noting PW’s controversial praise. The column criticizes Hall’s claims on oil profits and disarmament, mocks Soviet energy claims, and highlights reactions from Publishers Weekly and the Daily World.
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Scoutmaster Parodies Oval Office a Good Scout to Save Nation
A satirical scene shows Scoutmaster disguised as president addressing Congress and the nation. He preaches the Good Scout Law to tackle inflation and social ills, while Lotus Lane prompts stern action and the nation reacts with mixed enthusiasm.
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