Class of '75 graduates face tough job market and aging ideals
Paul Harvey Voices a warning to the class of 75 about devalued degrees and a fragile economy. He contrasts earlier generations’ struggles with today’s high hopes, urging graduates to seize opportunities in solar energy and a bright future while acknowledging social risks and continued environmental focus.
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Editorial Critique Urges Curb on Incumbent Mailings
The piece argues that political mailings by incumbents are wasteful and self-serving. It cites costs, the 300 million annual congressional mail pieces, and the burden on taxpayers. California Senator H.R. Richardsant sponsors SH 1027 to ban mass legislative mailings and seeks support to curb the practice.
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Convictions shallow as new House freshmen join old guard
The piece critiques liberal House freshmen billed as reformers for voting to approve a pay raise while offsetting funds with perquisites. It notes top civil service salaries frozen since 1949 and argues this harms recruitment and morale. It cites 62 of 262 Democratic freshmen voting to cancel these raises, showing mixed convictions.
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Social Security computer misdeadly trend sparks alarm
A Washington woman and a Minnesota woman were reportedly declared dead by Social Security computers, prompting fear that official death notices may flood recipients as rumors of program insolvency spread. The columnist urges vigilance against systemic computer errors and warns of potential job and benefit risks.
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Deregulate oil and curb foreign price hikes
The article argues deregulating oil prices will reduce foreign interference by OPEC and lower American costs. It critiques Washington for maintaining price controls on natural gas and oil, urging tariffs on foreign oil, tax offsets for consumers, and targeted taxes on oil wealth to counter cartel power.
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Why Johnson Can't Read Sparks Reform Movement
An article from Scottsdale outlines a rising movement opposing look-say reading and advocating phonics to combat widespread illiteracy. It cites RAF founder Bettina Rubicam, criticizes teachers colleges, and highlights studies comparing phonics with whole-word methods. The piece notes calls for instructional reforms and mentions related reports on college texts and admissions tests.
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New Hampshire Sets Early Presidential Primary Despite Regional Pressure
New Hampshire lawmakers protect the states first primary tradition by approving a law letting the presidential primary occur a week before any other state. Maine Vermont Rhode Island and Massachusetts reject plans but privately worry about nationwide effects. The issue centers on influence from the Manchester Union and its ultra conservative publisher William Loeb.
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