Easter Funnies traced to fertility rites across Europe
The Plain Truth article explains eggs as symbols of life and fertility from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe. It notes Easter eggs align with fertility rites and the Easter bunny links to Venus worship and magical European traditions.
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Wilkesville
Greg Travers
Greg
Plain Truth Magazine
Egypt
Rome
France
Germany
Europe
Venus
Gregory
Congress Doing Half as Well as Carter
Gallup poll shows 72 percent approve of President Carter while only 36 percent approve of Congress. The split highlights broad public backing for Carter and limited confidence in Congress, with Republicans 26 percent approving vs Democrats at 44 percent.
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Congress
Carter
George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
U.S
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Congress
Ld Ford
Ent
GOP
Gerald Ford
Gallup
Wall Street Power Shifts to Washington in 1970s Reform
E Douglas Kenna moved the National Association of Manufacturers to Washington in 1973 highlighting the rise of Washington power over business. The piece notes lobbying, regulatory focus, and a broader trend of U S firms and nations aligning with federal influence, plus programs to make executives Washington wise.
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New York
E. Douglas Kenna
National Association of Manufacturers
Washington, D.C
America
Washington
Kenna
National Chamber of Commerce
Conference Board
Job Market Tightening for Young Americans
New York AP report notes competition will loom for young workers through the mid-1980s as college graduate supply outpaces demand. Upgrading education may account for about 18 percent of job requirements, increasing rivalry with less educated workers across occupations.
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New York
U.S. Labor Department
Education raises underemployment for college graduates says economist
The text warns that college degrees may not guarantee advancement and could push many youths into underemployment. It notes the possibility of skilled trades outpacing some baccalaureate holders, per labor economist Chester Levine in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Chester Levine
Letters to the Editor and Community Responses
Readers clash over a Union critique, hospital water crisis thanks, and East State Street median debate. Citizens urge infrastructure spending, safety upgrades, and preservation of street trees while criticizing editorial tone and governance. Local veterans and residents express concerns about public works funding and community priorities.
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Mount St. Mary Hospital
East State Street
Harry Crewson
East State
Messenger
Editor Letter Guidelines From The Messenger
The Messenger invites readers to submit letters on general interest topics. Please sign the letter and include a full address and telephone number for verification. The newspaper may shorten letters to fit space and reader interest.
Metzenbaum Says Ohio Sennatorial Team Needs Better Coordination
In Columbus AP notes, Senator Howard Metzenbaum acknowledges a lag in the hoped for cooperation between President Carter and Ohio's two Democratic senators. He cites new staffers and limited federal appointments as causes and remains cautiously optimistic about improvement. Former lieutenant governor John Brown recalls plans to turn the East Broad Street mansion into a lieutenant governor residence and attended an auction where the house sold for $125,000 after bids rose.
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Columbus
Ohio
Howard Metzenbaum
Metzenbaum
Carter
Glenn
John Ellis
Office of Education
John Brown
East Broad Street
Brown
How Not to Cut the Bureaucracy Down
James Kilpatrick argues President Carter overreaches with a proposed Agency for Consumer Advocacy. He warns the new agency would add bureaucracy, create jobs, delay decisions, and fail to protect consumers as claimed. Kilpatrick contrasts other Carter moves like milk price supports and shoe import quotas to question whose interests the consumer represents.
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James Kilpatrick
Washington
Carter
Bert Lance
Lance
Congress
ACA
Ralph Nader
Agency For Consumer Advocacy
International Trade Commission
Council On
Capitol Hill debates over human rights policy with Carter
The House vote on a rigid human rights amendment to funding for international financial agencies was followed by a meeting between two State Department officials and about 60 House members. The session marked a shift from formal executive briefings toward open, candid policy exchanges between the branches.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Carter
House
State Department
Congress
Toward Repair of Executive Congress Trust in Foreign Policy
The piece notes a gradual opening between the executive and Congress after Vietnam era tensions. It cites former ambassador Robert G. Neumann at Georgetown, who says distrust is the main hurdle, while praising Kissinger as both respected and controversial in shaping U S foreign policy.
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Congress
Henry A. Kissinger
Robert G. Neumann
Georgetown University
Kissinger
State Department reform views on congressional consultation
Rep. Lee H. Hamilton and Neumann argue that consultation quality between the president, secretary of State, deputies, and Congress is crucial. Bennet, new assistant secretary for congressional relations, says State should actively aid Congress in decision making, not just be a victim of it.
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Lee H. Hamilton
D-Ind
House International Relations Committee
Neumann
Rep. Hamilton
Congress
Hamilton
Bennet
Congressional Relations
Senate
Senate Budget Committee
State Department
Congress and State push toward consultative foreign policy
The piece notes calls from officials including Bennet and Hamilton for more direct State Department consultations with Congress. It highlights talk of treating Congress as a key policy advisor and the shift from briefing to collaborative discussions. The mood suggests a fragile truce may be possible as both sides show willingness to improve dialogue.
Quote on taxes and government intent from 1914 remark
A 1914 line reveals distrust of taxation as the speaker claims government confiscates income yearly. The remark notes annual withholding leaving only portions dry, with the rest metaphorically lost in the creek. The quotation reflects early 20th century antipathy toward fiscal policy.
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