Indochina Follows Proxy War Path in Sino Soviet Clash
The piece argues that Southeast Asia remains unstable after Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos became battlegrounds for Soviet and Chinese influence. It notes Vietnamese reliance on the Soviet bloc, Cambodian backing by China, and mass ethnic Chinese displacements. The IMF loan to Vietnam is portrayed as a Western move that hurts China, with uncertain regional outcomes and the Indochinese as the main losers.
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U.S. 15-cent stamps rejected abroad amid mail woes
The new 15-cent stamps marked with the letter A and no price designation are being returned as undelivered by foreign post offices. The Postal Service cites expediency during uncertain rates, but critics question why stamps lacked domestic only designation and fault workers over labor troubles rather than public disruption.
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Byrd Faces Senate Delays as Filibuster Tactics Rise
In Washington, Democratic Leader Robert Byrd earns praise for steady leadership yet faces new hurdles as Sen. Mike Gravel and Sen. James Abourezk employ delaying tactics. Byrd warns of potential night sessions to counter intemperate filibusters while hoping Senate rules adapt when it reconvenes in January.
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Gravel
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Medina County Fair marks 133 years of local tradition
The article traces the Medina County Fair’s origins to Connecticut farming fairs carried by early settlers. It details the 1845 organization, land purchases, and development of fairgrounds, including 21 acres by 1877, a half mile track, and the rise of the District Agricultural Society of Wayne and Medina counties. The Seville fair’s decline is noted, while the Medina fair continues to attract crowds after 133 years.
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Defining Conflict of Interest in Government Service
A Washington analysis argues conflict of interest is hard to pin down yet recognizable, noting senators with cattle ranches or lawyers moving between government and commerce raise questions. The piece discusses how expertise valued in Congress complicates judging if such moves reflect good business or unethical advantage.
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Revolving door debates over public service ethics
The article argues that federal agency lawyers are essential yet their movement between government and private practice raises conflict of interest concerns. A DC Bar proposal to restrict such moves faced resistance and was watered down to exemptions for current government staff, prompting questions about public service integrity and career consequences. The discussion cites energy sector ties and a skeptical view of whether ethics rules improve or hinder the public good.
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