Energy and Welfare Reform Debate on Tax and Policy
The piece argues opposition to Carter era energy taxes and promotes welfare and tax reform. It contends energy policy is used to justify federal intrusion and socialist aims, calling for lower taxes on productive Americans and incentives to earn rewards from labor. It warns energy taxes could raise trillions and gasoline price impacts, and rejects the "world price" as a manipulation by oil interests.
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Carter
Ae Ane Artists
The
Organization of Countries
Columbus
Ohio
House Finance Committee
House
Senate
House Elections Committee
Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Ohio Coal Research Center
House Utilities
House Insurance Committee
Iim
Cuatina
FDA cracks down on cruel anti barking dog collars
The FDA targets two U S manufacturers still selling mail order anti barking collars amid claims of excessive shock. Tests show potential 10x label shock, continued stimulation after barking and sensitivity to sounds and movements nearby.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Eycre Gon Ah Ger
Will Rogers Credits U S At Disarmament Conference
Will Rogers notes many feel discouraged by the conference's lack of progress yet praises the United States for not conceding any demands. He says attending the talks left the U S ahead, claiming the country did mighty well. February 15, 1928.
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United States
American Dream Eclipsed by Fuel Shortage
A father speaks with his son about a grim future where energy scarcity ends luxury living. He warns that Americans may lose access to big cars and heated pools as gas mileage and Detroit production shift priorities. The dialogue frames a downturn in lifestyle and aspirational plans.
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Washington
American Dream Takes a Bus? Backward Look at Conservation
A fragmentary dialogue questions modern comforts and energy use. The speaker imagines limits on appliances and electronics, pondering if future generations will rely on buses, illustrating a wartime era or conservation mindset. The exchange centers on practicality and changing expectations for daily life.
The Accomplishments of Common Cause
Washington notes the impact of Common Cause on campaign finance reform ethics and open government. Founder John Gardner handed the chair to Nan Waterman in 1983 while remaining active as chair emeritus, with Gardner praising the organization’s influence and predicting ongoing need for reform efforts.
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Washington
Common Cause
Ms Yi
John Gardner
America
Gardner
Nan Waterman
Muscatine
Iowa
Richard Nixon
Wayne Hays
Foundation
Lyndon Johnson
House of Representatives
Ss Endian
Aiaies
Waterman
Cohen
Congress
Readers urged to send brief letters to the editor
Citizens are invited to submit letters on topics of general interest. Each letter should be signed and include the writer’s name and telephone number. The Messenger cautions that it may condense letters to fit space and enhance readability for readers.
Debate on Taiwan normalization and Nixon Chou memo
Buckley argues over what normalization means in U S Taiwan policy and urges publication of a 1972 Nixon Chou En Lai memorandum to spark national debate. He references Kissinger and warns against betraying Taiwan while noting Ohio legislative status summaries attached.
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Carter
Nixon
Chou En-lai
China
Taiwan
Carter Actiators
United States
Shanghai
Kissinger
Defense
Clark Clifford
Thieu
Sta Yu Sea
Ohio schools hit record per pupil spending last year
Government sources show average spending of 1172 dollars per pupil, a record 11.4 percent rise. The Ohio Public Council notes disparities in district spending and describes equal yield funding as underperforming, with large urban districts like Cleveland and Dayton among the highest spenders.
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Ohio Public Council
Lynchburg-Clay
Highland County
Joe Penler
Ohio
Dayton
Cleveland
Columbus
Toledo
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William J. Buckley
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