How to write a Christmas column says you do not
Russell Baker urges North Carolina to skip Christmas column writing. He warns late timing by December 23 hides the piece’s purpose and cautions against cynicism. He suggests a mellow, forgiving tone focused on family values and avoids politics. He ends by hoping for a return next year.
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Russell Baker
N.Y
North Carolina
Virginia
Santa Claus
NATO
Internal Revenue Service
Gestapo
Republic
U.S. anti-crime program failing youth in Chicago
The column argues LEAA and the 1960s tough-on-crime approach fail to help a 14 year old in Chicago selling heroin. It calls for a shift to a National Institute for Justice with local funding flexibility, plus stronger urban policies and poverty alleviation to curb crime.
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Chicago
Agency For Radio
LEAA
Mr. Carter
What's in a hurricane names and the hemisphere vote
The article notes debate over naming hurricanes, with women and men proposed for names. It covers a May meeting where 21 nations will choose names including Pierre Thor Cochita and Marie. It argues science and accurate path prediction matter more than names.
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Ann
Betty
Carol
U.S
Pierre
Thor
Cochita
Marie
United States
Western Hemisphere
CBS News president calls for Supreme Court broadcasts
CBS News president Richard Salant argues for radio and television coverage of Supreme Court arguments to improve public understanding of landmark decisions. He notes trials pose broadcasting risks but appellate arguments have no juries or witnesses and are narrowed to essentials. Public access could speed informed democracy.
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Richard Salant Dred Scott
Marbury
Madison
Brown
Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Allan Bakke
Bakke
Richard Salant
CBS News
United States Supreme Court
Pied Pipers of Youths and the lure of new families
Herbert Hendin analyzes why youths seek belonging in religious or revolutionary groups. He compares Cora's conversion to a broader pull toward a new “family” that offers structure and meaning, warning that ineffective responses fail to address underlying needs and competition from influential leaders.
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Herbert Hendin
Cora
God
Jesus
Earth
Center For Policy Research
New York
Moon
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