On the Right

The King Is Dead

New York, Nov. 18—What do we know about the apparent successor to Brezhnev? Not much, really, beyond the rumors, which include that he likes American cultural amenities. The better to eat us? No no, the optimist will say: that is a good sign. Anyone who likes American jazz and American sports cars cannot crank up the necessary grimness to proceed with the war against international imperialism.