Red China’s Border Dilemma and Rising War Cloud
An analysis of China’s possible miscalculation on India and Kashmir shows Beijing faces a face-saving choice between backing down or risking a larger conflict. Soviet restraint, Western support for India, and domestic gains in China all influence Beijing’s calculus as global powers watch with concern.
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Scottsdale Legion to honor local youth from Boys and Girls State
The Sipe-Petergon Post of the American Legion in Scottsdale will recognize four Scottsdale youths who attended Boys and Girls State this year and will share their experiences. The event highlights the community’s appreciation for young people’s worthwhile activities.
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Marquis Childs says GOP prospects dim under Bliss
Washington columnist Marquis Childs argues that six months after a GOP reshuffle under Ray Bliss the party remains stalled. He cites sapped optimism, power dynamics in Washington, and funding splits with conservative splinter groups as why the revival failed to take off.
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Headstart lessons spark debate on education policy
Ralph McGill discusses Headstart as a pilot program showing poor children can learn and should be expanded nationally. He notes a classroom incident with a five year old using profanity, reflects on learning in deprived environments, and argues for permanent educational reform alongside Eisenhower era politics and current party dynamics.
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Readers push back on McGill Pike column and religion politics
A Scottsdale reader defends Episcopal conservatives and critics McGill’s Pike piece. He argues most priests oppose forced integration via pulpit politics and prefer education and Christian ethics. The letter urges united church action, signing with address withheld if needed.
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Ellender in trouble as re election looms in Louisiana
In Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender makes a late bid for re election in 1986 facing a growing black vote and a challenging field led by Governor John McKeithen who has shifted to a moderate stance. A private poll shows Ellender at risk against McKeithen and other contenders as a political realignment unfolds. In Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy faces neutrality pressures in the governor’s race while Speaker McCormack’s public stance stirs speculation about party dynamics.
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Non-nuclear nations urged to halt weapon spread now
In Geneva the least discussed UN disarmament idea argues non-nuclear states can stop proliferation by not receiving or producing nuclear weapons. Italy's Fanfani supports unilateral action, pressuring nuclear powers toward a general disarmament treaty and offering global goodwill.
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