Government role in productivity growth faces slow 1970s recovery
The piece argues that productivity growth lagged in the 1970s fueling inflation as demand outpaced supply. It cites environmental rules as potential drag, notes that tax policy, incentives for R D, capital expenditure, and training could boost productivity, and discusses Reagan era proposals and political hurdles. It urges Congress to prioritize productivity and consider shifting funds from public works to training.
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Japan
France
Germany
United States
Reagan
Congress
Pay For Coast Guard Fee Plan Backed By Reagan Administration
The Reagan administration urges yearly charges for recreational and commercial boaters to fund Coast Guard operations. A $10 to $20 yacht and boat owner fee could save about $1.3 billion annually. Critics include the Boat Owners Association, but collection could be streamlined via state administration with boat registrations.
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Coast Guard
Boat Owners Association
Crosstown School Bus Ruling Spurs Private School Exodus
A federal court ordered Buckeye Junior High students to ride 14 miles daily to a majority black school in Alexandria Louisiana, prompting 90 pupils to withdraw and enroll in private Christian schools. The piece argues that public education has declined and cites rising Christian school enrollment as a response.
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Buckeye Junior High School
Louisiana
Alexandria
Buckeye School
Crosstown
Reader suggests alternatives to fund USC Aiken Fine Arts Center
A letter from Al D. LaFavor of North Augusta argues against immediate county city sharing of 270000 for a Fine Arts Center. He cites budget strains and proposes revenue ideas: charge out of state refuse firms to use landfills, require business licenses, license mobile home installers, issue permit cards for trades, and sell unused county property. He urges other feasible options without raising taxes.
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Aiken
Usc-Aiken
Aiken County
S.C. Commission On Higher Education
Richmond County
Fine Arts
al D. LaFavor
North
Augusta
Reading Ashley Coopers It Today’s Hysterical verse?
A chaotic column mixes a debated poem attribution to State Sen. Alex Sanders with humorous asides about holidays and weekends. It includes notes from Dr. William L. Hills Jr. on fitness fraud and a tax jab by Francis E. Dantzler and ends with a bungalow sign about rhyming words.
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Alex Sanders
Richland Democrat
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