Salvation Army contract under NYC mayoral order questioned
Commentary notes the Salvation Army's contract to aid New York City homeless faces jeopardy after it refuses to hire without discriminating based on sexual orientation. The piece argues this tests public policy and may threaten tax exemptions and charitable deductions, amid broader constitutional questions.
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George Orwell
Orwell
New York City
Salvation Army
Army
New York
Why Not Stay Home Aiken USCA Promotes Local Campus
The University of South Carolina at Aiken urges students home for the holidays to consider staying local for college. An USCA radio ad invites applications and transfers for the spring term, emphasizing affordable tuition and a fully accredited four year program leading to graduate work in fields like medicine and law. Dormitories are not available though, campus activities and social life are highlighted as benefits of living at home while pursuing higher education.
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University of South Carolina At Aiken
USCA
USC Aiken
FAA grounds Air Illinois planes to enforce safety checks
The FAA shut down two Air Illinois aircraft after an October crash and missing maintenance records. Regulators stress improved record keeping, maintenance, manuals, and training to restore compliance while the carrier resumes service once safety standards are met.
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Braniff
Continental
Air Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Roosevelt Quote On Law And Duty Endures
Thought for Today quotes President Theodore Roosevelt noting that no man is above or below the law and that obedience to law requires no man's permission. The maxim emphasizes universal accountability and duty to follow legal rules.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Optimistic 1984 Economy Outlook Seen By Forecasters
The piece surveys a broadly upbeat 1984 economic forecast from Business Week U S News World Report and major economists. It notes expected growth with modest inflation around 4 5 percent and unemployment near 7 9 percent while acknowledging higher interest rates due to a large budget deficit.
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U.S. News & World Report
Data Resources, Chase, Wharton
Merrill Lynch Economics
Alice M. Rivlin
Congressional Budget Office
Brookings Institution
Economist
London
New York Times
Looking Ahead And Back In The Aging Revolution
A New York essay reflects on aging with humor and dignity as more people live to 80s and 90s. It notes public celebration of longevity, shifting cultural views, and the value of past experiences shaping future imagination. It cites personal heritage and literary contrasts from Orwell to Christopher Marlowe.
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New York City
Hitler
Jeane Dixon
George Orwell
O’brien
Big Brother
Winston
America
Oceania
West
Faustian
Faustus
Ulysses
Ten Most Admired Men and Women list and reflections
An essay-like column by Philip Klutznick and others proposing a Thimmeshh List of Ten Most Admired People. It highlights George McKenna, a Marine in Lebanon, Phil Klutznick, a Benedictine monk university president, a courteous federal worker, a helpful Safeway clerk, and Kitty Bayh, former ABC News executive, with praise for integrity and service. The piece ends with a note about possibly a Ten Most Ornery list next year.
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Washington
Dr. Gallup
Ayatollah Khomeini
United States
Reagan
Pope John Paul II
George McKenna
George Washington Preparatory High School
Watts
Los Angeles
George Washington High
Philip Klutznick
Chicago
Klutznick
Our Republic
Martin Luther
Luther
Safeway
Kitty Bayh
ABC News
Kitty
ABC
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Business Week
Chase Econometrics
Wharton Econometrics
Henry Kaufman
Wall Street
Salomon Brothers
Kaufman
McKennan
George Washington
Lebanon
White House
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