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...Athens-based corporate transients with whom Axton spends ouzo-drenched evenings finds Americans "eerie people." They are "genetically engineered to play squash and work weekends." Even Axton dispels his fear of violence with irony. "I go everywhere twice," he says. "Once to get the wrong impression, once to strengthen...
...called Atari Democrats talk a more responsible line. Putting their faith in high technology to strengthen the economy, they advocate a, so far, distressingly vague program of tax and investment incentives to spur expansion of rising industries such as semiconductors and computer software, as well as job retraining programs to cushion the plight of workers laid off in declining "smokestack" industries such as steel and autos. As an option for the future, the strategy is well worth debate, presuming that somehow the money could be found, but it is not much help in confronting the overwhelming problem facing the Congress...
Nixon returned from China brimming with optimism that the leadership in Peking, far from tilting toward Moscow, is merely making some tactical readjustments that might, in the end, strengthen its ability to combat Soviet expansionism (see following story). Kissinger too was heartened. Even while still in China, he sent Shultz a message urging him to go ahead with his own trip there...
...best way to help China is to strengthen its economy. A weak China invites aggression. Therefore, what they need most is the technology to build up their industry. [The Reagan Administration] has got to break the roadblocks with regard to technology transfer...
Question 4 would uphold the legislature's decision earlier this year to impose a deposit on beverage containers. Voters should ignore the ridiculous industry-sponsored ads claiming that the measure, by forcing stores to maintain a collection of dirty bottles, will strengthen the Commonwealth population. (Stores have been using pesticides to kill bugs for years, without harmful side effects.) Citizens should instead note the tremendous success that similar laws in other states have had, in decreasing litter and saving energy...