Fair compensation as a path to uncommon government talent
The article argues for substantial salary increases for Congress and top federal officials, calling for fair pay to attract capable people. It notes President Reagan may adjust proposals and explains perks like honoraria undermine public trust, urging higher pay to draw uncommon talent while preserving accountability.
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Washington
Ralph Galahad
Congress
Commission On
Reagan
Capitol Hill
Bush Moves To Capture Blacks In Ranks Of GOP
Opinion piece argues the GOP should broaden appeal to Black voters, citing past low support for Reagan and Bush gains in 1988 while noting economic gains for Black Americans. It praises Kean and Kemp leadership and urges active outreach and policy responsiveness to win more Black votes.
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GOP
Detroit
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Jesse Jackson
Louis Sullivan
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta
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Great Society
Vale Development Plan Best Hope For Property
The Vale of Montmorenci, acquired by Paul Fitch, would keep the 700 acre mansion lake and spring house intact while a 300 acre area across Dibble Road would be developed into priced homes above 100000. Preservation of historic features remains a priority to Arkenites.
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Vale of Montmorenci
Paul Fitch
Fitch
Dibble Road
Vale
James Achille de Caradeux
Henry M. Dibble
Dibble
Toole Place
William W. Woolsey II
Language and spelling reform sparks debate across nations
The piece argues for easier English spelling to unite speakers including immigrants and students. It cites examples from France and lists notable figures such as Woodrow Wilson, Louis Pasteur, Beethoven, Saint Francis, Michelangelo, Lucille Ball, Schubert, and Norman Vincent Peale to illustrate early life struggles and rejection, underscoring the need for clearer language and broader intellectual access.
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France
Ray James
L-Ecole
Oui
David Lerque
Jane Goodsell
Woodrow Wilson
George Gershwin
Ecole de Beaux Arts
Paul Cezanne
Louis Pasteur
Beethoven
Francesco Bernardone
Saint Francis of
Schubert
Norman Vincent Peale
Federal judges salaries spark debate over raises and policy
A government panel proposes raising federal district judges to about 135000 and circuit judges to 140000 while noting long standing perquisites and the Senior Executive Service. Critics call the increases modest and necessary to restore purchasing power from two decades ago.
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Commission
Circuit Courts of Appeals
Circuit
Please Pardon Col Ollie North This Christmas
A Christmas appeal urges President Reagan to grant an executive pardon to Col Ollie North before year end. The author argues a pardon would protect Reagan’s legacy, avoid a televised trial, and prevent further political damage from prosecutions of North and John Poindexter.
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Ollie North
Col Oe North
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John Poindexter
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White House
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