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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1978
Page
4
Indiana senator Birch Bayh is criticized for claiming federal spending harms domestic industry. The piece argues his stance contrasts with a long liberal Senate record and suggests he is positioning as an economic conservative while remaining a liberal.
A Washington column argues Milton Friedman’s idea that there is no free lunch applies to the United States. It cites G Nutter’s study showing federal and state expenditures rose to 41.9 percent of national income by 1976 from 12.1 percent in 1929, with domestic welfare programs expanding from 18.1 to 35.3 percent since 1954, and warns high taxation stifles private investment and jobs while external spending declined since 1944. It points to Japan and Switzerland as examples of smaller government correlating with stronger economies. The piece warns of a fiscal death spiral if voters do not curb government growth.
Ronald Reagan criticizes modern Oscar nights as a stage for personal political outbursts. He cites streaking, antiwar speeches, and Vanessa Redgrave’s pro PLO remarks as corrupting the event. The columnist urges Hollywood to curb self-indulgent displays and return to honoring film craft.
A review contrasts early studies claiming dentists have higher suicide risk with Temple University data of 102 726 dentists over five years showing dentists live longer, healthier lives and a death by own action rate equal to the general white male population. It notes exposure to hazards but no excess leukemia or cancer. The piece argues the methodology clarifies dentist resilience to professional stress.
Kevin F. Phillips reviews multiple polls from Harris NBC and Gallup showing President Carter's approval sinking from 47 to 33 percent and negative ratings rising. He highlights inflation and erosion of personal credibility as top threats, noting trust in government declining since 1977 and uncertainty about further falls.
Washington lawmakers weigh federal income tax credits for college and private school tuition as middle class families face rising costs. Carter administration support faces court issues and opposition from critics who warn credits favor the wealthy and aid parochial schooling.
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