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The paper chase

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Political writer Carl Oglesby has spent some 13 years attempting to obtain government records on a Nazi general who created West Germany's espionage service, apparently under American supervision. In the process, Oglesby has had two court rulings against him.

Author: Mandelbaum, Robb
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Research, Laws, regulations and rules, Public records, Journalists, Oglesby, Carl

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Heavy mileage: economics of frequent flying

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MilePoint.com may be creating a new national scrip, or currency, with its offer to give discounts on consumer goods in exchange for unused frequent-flier miles. The vast popularity - and profitability - of frequent flier programs is analyzed.

Author: Mandelbaum, Robb
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Economic aspects, Marketing, Column, Frequent flyer programs, Air travel, MilePoint.com

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Sour grapes

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Last year the United Farm Workers union called off its grape boycott after 16 years of protest. The grape industry considered the boycott a declaration rather than a reality according to a third-generation viniculturist.

Author: Mandelbaum, Robb
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
California, Demonstrations and protests, Fruit industry, Fruit trade, Boycotts, United Farm Workers

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Subjects list: United States, Analysis
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