Leave the Code Alone Army Secretary Defends West Point Honor
Army Secretary Hoffmann urged the West Point class to keep the honor code intact amid a cheating scandal. He suggested a possible review by the Pentagon panel on education to strengthen the code, while cadets must report wrongdoing to uphold trust and integrity. A court hearing on an injunction related to the code is set for Wednesday.
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Reagan’s Rhodesia remarks haunt campaign coverage
Ronald Reagan sparked controversy by saying U S troops might be sent to Rhodesia if the government sought help to preserve peace. He later regretted answering a hypothetical question and urged UN involvement, but the remark drew widespread attention ahead of the GOP nomination race.
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Correction notice clarifies pharmacist quote in adverts piece
The Winchester Evening Star publishes a correction for Revee’s Joseph Adams misquote about drug advertising. The corrected quote states the company would avoid an all out price war and favor lower priced drugs.
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Carter Captures Cleveland White Ethnic Vote in Ohio Primary
In Precinct 5 Ward 5 Cleveland white blue collar voters back Carter by 46 to 11 for Udall with Wallace and Church also strong. They cite honesty morals religion over economics, while Udall’s anti Carter stance backfires. Church gains favor for national ads as Wallace draws racially linked loyalty.
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Congressional Efforts On Timber Reform Near Agreement
Congress weighs a timber reform measure after years of clash over clearcutting. Environmentalists back stricter rules under Sen Jennings Randolph, while the timber industry supports lenient guidelines. A compromise aims to set management standards with limited clearcutting, with Floor action expected in coming weeks.
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Reform by scandal shadows Washington politics
James Reston surveys shakedown aftershocks from Kennedy and Hays cases, arguing that scandal drives reform even as it exposes weaknesses in the House leadership. He notes Mills, Foxe, Nixon, and the ethics probe shaping a new congressional balance as tenure and power shift.
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Test the Plank Editor: Voters Weigh Platforms Now
A reader urges scrutiny of campaign promises as the 6 month window to vote approaches. The letter cites Ford Carter and Reagan, warns against excessive promises, and calls for a leader who supports CIA FBI protection and a return to “real America.” The writer signs as Rual P. Anderson Gore.
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