Carter Learns Foreign Policy Lessons From Truman
The article critiques President Carter's stance toward the Soviet Union, contrasting him with Harry S. Truman. It notes Carter’s near page from Truman’s motto and questions his handling of Cold War policy, suggesting only gradual progress and warning of costs to the nation.
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Harry S Truman
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Harry Truman
Jimmy Carter
Health hazards loom as legislators near end of session
A University of New Mexico psychologist reports lawmakers show rising blood pressure and heart rates in final session weeks due to tense last minute delays. Virginia lawmakers face similar pressures, with calls to possibly stay home every other year to reduce health risks and manage contentious votes.
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Virginia
Hemming Atterbom
University of New Mexico
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Atterbom
New Mexico
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Snow Spell Makes City Slow and Wondering
Magical snowfall reshapes daily life as drivers abandon cars for hills and pedestrians explore a transformed city. The white blanket highlights brick walks, tree roots, and window decorations while the memory of winter fades back to grey and brown as the thaw nears.
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Florida
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan A Primer on Risk and Motive
The piece argues the Soviet action was a reactive move to a growing Afghan rebellion, not a premeditated master plan. It notes Moscow feared Islamic unrest among its 50 million Muslims, faced a tough terrain, and faced Western moves such as NATO deployments and SALT II doubts.
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Tom Wicker
New York Times
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Afghanistan
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Iran
Kissinger urges nonpartisan plan to contain Soviet power
James Reston reports Kissinger argues for a careful nonpartisan consensus on 1980s policy to contain Soviet influence. He cautions against grand gestures over Afghanistan and urges linking Soviet behavior to trade, aiding China, and limited arms shipments, while seeking bipartisan support and stable strategy.
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Iran
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Andy Young
The 1970s Could Have Been Worse
A humorous roundup noting the 1970s avoided many extreme outcomes. No one was killed by a falling politician, NASA or trains didn’t cause fears, and cultural excesses or bizarre trends failed to materialize. The piece reflects on luck across politics, science, technology, and media, ending with a light jab at the era’s last indignities.
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Hoboken
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Jerry Ford
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