Grief Over Kennedy Sparks Mawkish Public Reproach
Holmes Alexander argues that grief over Kennedy has turned mawkish and self serving flaring into a sick ghoulishness. He compares presidential assassinations from Lincoln to Kennedy, noting the need for calm in discussing national tragedy and the danger of conspiracy chatter.
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Lincoln
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James McKinley
America
Harper & Row
Spain
Castro
Aiken County Councilman Launches Probe of Magistrates Bondsmen
Councilman Marvin E. Dunbar calls bonding practices by magistrates and bondsmen a conspiracy and plans an independent investigation. He cites refusals of bonds and possible payoffs, urging residents to provide information to aid his inquiry.
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Marvin E. Dunbar
Dunbar
South Carolina
Palmetto State
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Time for action on aliens policy debated in White House memo
A White House task force report ahead of Ford’s departure outlines a starting point for federal action on undocumented workers. The piece notes support for the Rodino bill to bar hiring illegal aliens, but warns employers may fear status misrepresentation and argues for balanced, fair reforms addressing labor needs and unemployment concerns.
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Carter
Ford Administration
United States
White House
Ford
F. Ray Marshall
Atty
Griffin Bell
Cyrus Vance
Bell
Congress
Why a brilliant professor can doubt God
The columnist notes that many great minds have followed Christ and cites Paul Augustine Calvin Luther and Wesley while acknowledging that pride and intellectual arrogance can block belief. He advises humility prayer and seeking Christian help from books to address questions without undermining personal commitment.
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Wesley
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Unclear federal liabilities loom over pensions and debt
The column warns of a colossal contingent liability totaling 6.4 trillion dollars for federal benefits and loan guarantees with pension commitments cited as the largest at 46 trillion. It notes steep growth since 1971, calls for including these figures in the budget, and cites Rep. Charles Vanik’s push for reform amid debate over the national debt.
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Sam
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Charles Vanik
Ohio
Congress
Central Intelligence Agency
Howard Hughes Organization
Pacific
Howard Hughes
Taft Hartley Act Turns Thirty A Labor Security Pillar
The Taft Hartley Act marks its 30th anniversary with praise for its success in protecting labor. It spurred fringe benefits through jointly trusteed pension plans covering about 10 million workers with $18 billion in assets. The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans provides education and guidance to trustees, reinforcing responsible fund management since 1954.
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International Foundation of
Taft- Hartley
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