CIA Drug Testing Allegations Stir Debate on Oversight
The CIA released over 1000 pages detailing behavior modification and drug testing including on U.S. citizens. Reports cite use of psychotropic drugs hypnosis and interrogation on Soviet agents with ties to 1953 incidents. The piece argues for stronger Congress oversight amid past controversial activities.
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CIA
Soviet Union
Stansfield Turner
Korea
Frank R. Olson
Timothy Leary
Courts of First Resort c 1977 Yale sexual harassment suit
A Yale University sexual harassment suit alleges women students faced misconduct by faculty. The piece contrasts legal action with old fashioned private remedies and notes official Yale denial while debating effective solutions.
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N.Y. Times News Service
New York
Yale University
Yale
Carter urban policy contrasted with Yazoo City concerns
A column contrasts President Carter’s urban policy with Yazoo City, criticizing his approach to cities and welfare reform. It cites Vernon Jordan and Felix Rohatyn, argues the White House failed to designate New York as disaster area after a blackout, and notes Carter’s pledge to create jobs while balancing budgets.
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Plains
Carter
Vernon Jordan
Urban League
Felix Rohatyn
Municipal Assistance Corp
New York
Jack Bigel
Bigel
Jordan
White House
New York City
Yazoo City
Yazoo
Rohatyn
MAC
Daniel P. Moynihan
Washington
South Bronx
Women’s Convention Sparks Left Right Clash in Houston
James J. Kilpatrick outlines a counter revolution within the women’s rights movement as Phyllis Schlafly supporters challenge Gloria Steinem’s group at the upcoming International Women's Convention in Houston. He notes rising militancy, generational tension, and potential impact on ERA and related reforms.
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Washington
Houston
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Schafly
Gloria Steinem
Phyllis Schally
Local Carrier Delivery Mail Rates on Established Routes
Rates listed for 22.50 year 20.00 year 12.00 six months 11.00 six months 6.50 three months 6.00 three months. The changes apply to mail delivery on established routes.
Hanging Around in Clarke County Sparks Debate on Youth Spaces
In Clarke County the Clarke Compass notes unrest as youths gather at Berryville lots with nowhere to go. The column argues young people are concerned and deserve a supervised space to meet, talk, and even drink, offering to care for the area and trash.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Star
The
Clarke Compass
Kathy Devereux
Clarke
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Norris Moore
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