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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
2
Editorial argues for immediate deficit reduction despite Carter era rhetoric. It cites a budget gap up to 66 billion dollars and a national debt near 120 billion, with 42.3 billion in interest, urging Congress to cut appropriations and invest debt savings in growth.
Washington notes a grim outlook as Menachem Begin nears leadership of Israel amid West Bank remarks. Saudi Crown Prince Fahd meets with U S leaders as oil price and peace issues intertwine. The State Department questions American influence over Begin while warning of renewed fighting.
Paul Harvey laments Social Security as America's sacred cow saying the program is bankrupt and funded by taxes, not a true retirement nest egg. He argues payroll deductions do not create real savings, warns of rising costs, and notes automatic cost of living increases worsen the imbalance.
A reader denounces a new street modification calling it wasteful and criticizes the $900,000 cost. They argue funds could aid cancer research elderly care insecticide mosquito control and salt supplies.
A reader blasts George McGovern and President Carter, accusing them of treasonous publicity and broken promises from the 1972 campaign. The letter condemns local officials over insecticide spending and street mismanagement, urging civic action and reporting March 1925 as a reference point.
Washington columnist Kevin P. Phillips surveys the push for a federal Agency for Consumer Advocacy and argues the plan mainly benefits lawyers. He cites The New Republic and WS criticisms, notes cost projections, and contrasts with Carter pledges to curb government-by-lawyer regulation. The piece uses a satirical Litigatia tale to illustrate overreach concerns.
New York City commentary discusses a $3,000,000 lawsuit over alleged captivity by Moonies and promotes Gustave Le Bon’s work on beliefs. The piece cites Edson Gould and Business Week and argues beliefs form beyond reason, shaping history and action.
Federal officials split over grade saving versus pay protection for workers facing downgrades from agency reorganizations. Proposals would preserve current grades or protect pay while downgrades occur immediately or after promotions, transfers, or resignations. Rep. Nix and various agencies weigh legislative and administrative options ahead of Congress action.
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