Doomsday Warning for the Republicans Amid Clinton Era Reflections
James J. Kilpatrick warns the Republican Party faces long odds and potential collapse as it holds only a minority share in governorships and the Senate. He notes weakened party identity, shifting voter loyalties, and a dire competition with Carter in a polarized 1976 landscape.
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Crucial Vote in Italy Shapes NATO's Future
Italy faces a pivotal election as voters choose between Christian Democrats and Communists. The result could alter NATO and the EU, with potential Communist influence rising from major cities and concerns over government instability, corruption, and Western policy.
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Castro Stuck in Angola Despite Cuban Pullout Promise
Inside Report details UNITA guerrilla attacks against MPLA and Cuban troops in Angola, with Castro’s withdrawal pledge seen as unlikely. It notes a large area under UNITA control, railroad risks, and Soviet backing. The piece also touches US political turbulence around Ford Reagan and New York Democratic maneuvering.
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Byrd smears and counterespionage charges amid editorials
Letters defend Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. against allegations of dishonor and Soviet-style character assassination. A Richmond law firm partner questions anonymous accusers, cites Admiral Zumwalt, and predicts backlash in Byrd’s favor.
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