Union push raises questions about all volunteer military
The AFGE and others press for union rights in the U S armed forces amid a broader debate on the all volunteer concept. Critics warn of rising manpower costs and pension burdens, while supporters tout unit effectiveness and dedicated service.
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American Federation of Government Employes
United States
AFGE
Congress
Carter
Pentagon
Europe
Secretary of Defense
Harold Brown
Williamsburg Scotch-Irish Leaders Build Militia After War News
In 1776 Thomas Lynch announced the Declaration of Independence in Williamsburg County. John James, among others, organized local Scotch-Irish volunteers after Charles Town fell, seeking liberty or death. James met a British commander at Georgetown to learn expectations, then reported and helped raise four militia companies despite a dramatic escape aboard a war horse named Thunder.
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Thomas Lynch
Williamsburg County
Great Britain
John James
Charles Town
James
Williamsburg
Georgetown
James Ques
Kings Tree
Aiken Standard Masthead Reflects 19th Century Roots
The Aiken Standard page lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor, marking the paper's leadership lineage on its 1867 founded masthead.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D.cathcart
Dear Dr Graham guidance on prays and relationships
A reader asks why prayers failed after an engagement breakup and illness. Billy Graham advises seeking outside prayer, praying with the ex-partner with clear intentions, and surrendering to God’s will since He alone knows future needs and the partner required for one’s life.
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Billy Graham
DR. Graham
J. M
Christ
Kentucky Enacts Passing Penalty Law Amid Crime Debate
Kentucky adopts a passing penalty for certain crimes after a persuasive speech by Larry Hopkins. The program links high crime rates to swift, severe punishments, citing deterrence evidence and international comparisons.
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Kentucky
Larry Hopkins
United States
Inflation and Deficits Highlight Carter Administration Critique
The letter argues that cutting luxury items will not reduce the $66 billion annual deficit and that inflation is a hidden tax borne by Americans. It cites rising home costs, a stagnant stimulus package, and a pay raise for federal workers as causes, noting Trilateral Commission ties among Carter aides and calling for accountability.
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Carter
White House
U.S
Milton Friedman
Friedman
Trilateral Commission
Chase Manhattan Bank Board
David Rockefeller
Liddy in Prison Faces Complaints Over TV Noise
Watergate figure G Gordon Liddy, jailed at Allenwood Prison Camp, complained of noise and accommodations. Inmates retaliated by burning his mattress and throwing his property out, while warden Jensen said TV room closures followed complaints. Justice Dept. weighing commute request.
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Washington
G. Gordon Liddy
Liddy
Allenwood
Pennsylvania
Danbury
Conn
Eldon Jensen
Justice Dept
Justice
Carter
Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Bureau
Warren Commission
Kennedy
Commission
Reprisal Privateer Wickes Captures British Ships
An English observer in France reports Lambert Wickes led privateering activity from Philadelphia to France. In January Wickes captured five British ships in the English Channel aboard vessels carried to L Orient. The Reprisal, commanded by Wickes, claimed a commission from Philadelphia based conspirators calling themselves the Congress.
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Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
France
Lambert Wickes
English
L’orient
Union
The
Congress
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Hearst
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the Mirror
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