Ominous Outlook for Privacy Law Reach in Business
The Koch Goldwater Bill 1984 would extend privacy rules to private firms, with potential costs running into scores of millions. Industry warns of heavy recordkeeping, consumer access rights, and widespread regulatory impact across banking, insurers, creditors, health care, schools, and more.
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NEW York
Privacy Protection Study Commission
Commission
Congress
Coopers & Lybrand
Koch-Goldwater
Edward Koch
D-N.y
Barry M. Goldwater, Jr
R-Calif
Goldwater
Office of Management and Budget
Editorial staff of the Che Athens Messenger
The Che Athens Messenger lists staff roles with G Kenner Bush as publisher Richard R Paynter general manager Karl W Runser managing editor Fred W Weber II circulation manager Roy Cross district editor Fred E Bolles retail advertising manager Herb Amey city editor J William Coon classified advertising manager Fred Whissel editorial page editor Carl L Weber production manager
Quality Education debate highlights public priorities
Public opinion on improving schools favors stronger basics and discipline over higher teacher pay. The piece cites Gallup poll results and Ohio Education Association goals including collective bargaining and fair dismissal laws while noting funding remains tied to salaries and district budgets.
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Johnny
Ohio
Ohio Education Association
Gallup
OEA
OFA
Boards of Education
Readers urged to send brief letters to the editor
Citizens are invited to write short letters on general interest topics for publication. Sign the letter with name, full address, and telephone number. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters to fit space and reader appeal.
A Lesson About Public Employee Unions
A Wisconsin school board case shows Albert Holmquist defending nonunion teachers against MTI fair share demands. The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ruled against the board, later overturned by the US Supreme Court which upheld free speech rights and limited union dominance in public bargaining.
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Washington
Board of Education
Madison
Wis
Albert M. Holmquist
Wisconsin
Madison Teachers, Inc
MTI
Holmquist
District 8
Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission
Commission
Board
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
US Supreme Court
Burger
James Kilpatrick on government power and public service
A 1925 reminiscence notes Kilpatrick lamenting government overreach and servitude risk as Congress adjourns. He jokes about keeping lawmakers in session for humor but sacrifices personal needs for the country. He warns masters risk if the people become governed by servants.
Lifeline issue lingers as OUR plans for rate relief move ahead
Ohioans for Utility Reform pledges to stay active as the 112th General Assembly nears. Gov Rhodes hints at $50 million in aid for elderly and fixed income residents. Electric utilities, AFL-CIO, farm bureau, and LWV discuss possible rate relief funded by state and federal sources. Energy vouchers or certificates are considered as part of the plan.
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Tom Diemer
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
Ohioans For Utility Reform
OUR
112Th General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Department of Public Welfare
Electric Company
Afl-Cio
Farm Bureau
League of Women Voters
Carter
Toledo Edison
Bellow Urges Center Focus in Nobel Lecture on Art
The Nobel winner argues against avant garde detachment and urges artists to return to the center of life. He contends mass culture and urban modernity suppress individuality, urging a stubborn but hopeful assertion of mass humanity and diverse inner lives.
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Saul Bellow
Robert Rauschenberg
Alain Robbe- Grillet
Bellow
Mr. Sammier
Thankful Volunteers Acknowledge Swine Flu Clinic Helpers
Athens City-County Health Department staff thank volunteers who aided Swine Flu clinics in Coolville Albany Glouster and Athens. A letter-writer praises local kindness from Athens County residents highlighting community spirit and offers to help others in return.
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the Messenger
Athens City-County
Coolville
Albany
Glouster
Athens
Red Cross Extends Christmas Greetings in Athens County
The Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross thanks volunteers and donors and urges neighbors to support free services this holiday season. Executive Director Lucille Smith emphasizes neighbor helping neighbor and asks for hands and hearts to continue aid in Athens County.
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Athens County
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Christ
Lucille Smith
Christmas Spirit Visits a Busy Family
A stressed family shares their move and illness burden amid holiday hustle. Neighbors and friends unexpectedly offer help as they juggle work, teens, and school activities during the Christmas season. The writer emphasizes acts of kindness over personal names.
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