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...theory of creative federalism was not consciously formulated by Washington, the states or the cities; it grew pragmatically, as officials on every level realized that they need one another's help in wrestling with the problems spawned by urbanization and industrialization. While cooperating with Washington, the states can regain initiative by formulating and carrying out more programs themselves-with Washington's help when necessary, without it when possible. Though the Federal Government certainly has its aggressive apostles of power and centralism, it has largely been moved by necessity in expanding its role in American life. By beginning...
...period since World War II the struggle of Washingtonians to regain the right of self-government has gained in intensity and sophistication, and has at least one victory--the Twenty-third Amendment--to its credit. Finally in the 89th Congress, thanks to Goldwater's landslide defeat, home rule advocates found themselves in a more favorable position than ever before...
...towns, which the Saudis usurped in 1930." Toward week's end, some 5,000 Egyptian troops were massing along the border only a few miles south of Qizan. About the same time, Republican Yemen issued a formal statement, claiming Qizan and Najran as Yemen territory and pledging to "regain-by force if necessary-these usurped areas...
...Mind." In Coquelin's opinion, Cheetah is needed if New York is to regain its rightful place in the nightclub vanguard: "London has taken the lead from us. There's always excitement in the air. In New York there's only air pollution." But to 33-year-old Bachelor Stevenson, who has already dabbled in Wall Street (Lazard Freres), educational films, Caribbean real estate, and an unsuccessful antique-car rental service, Cheetah is "an investment that I know will be a success." To reporters he elaborated: "I'm not a nightclub man, and the music drives...
...modifications now before the Committee on Houses should satisfy partisans on all sides of the issue. The most important change would once more permit a Master to select a portion of those freshmen who indicate his House as their first choice. The applicants would regain the opportunity to express one-two-three preferences. And the Masters, several of whom feel muzzled by the present machinery, would receive more representation on the House assignment Committee...