Why not pray at public meetings says Pioneer opinion
The Pioneer Opinion Page argues that prayers at public meetings reflect free exercise of religion, not establishment. It defends city council and county board prayers, counters opposition citing First Amendment concerns, and urges tolerance for diverse faiths through clergy participation.
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Minnesota Civil Liberties Union
St. Louis County
Bemidji City
Beltrami County
Taiwan vows to stay and seeks foreign investment despite recognition risk
In Dallas, Ambassador James C H Chen affirmed Taiwan will remain independent and resilient even if the United States recognizes Beijing. He cautioned on diplomatic shifts affecting U S investments and urged careful handling by Washington while noting continued demand from global firms, including a 140 million dollar yearly inflow with U S firms contributing a portion. Taiwan aims to attract more investment and trade, stressing its military and industrial strength.
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Taiwan
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Dallas
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Vietnam
Downsizing word enters political vocabulary in 1977
Washington AP report notes Bernard Shapiro first used downsizing during a June 8 1977 Ways and Means Committee session while discussing energy taxes. The term referenced General Motors cutting car sizes and gained quick usage among lawmakers. The piece also references Billy Carter, Orrin Hatch, and Senator Robert Byrd recalling Grand Ole Opry memories.
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Bernard Shapiro
House
Ways and Means Committee
Shapiro
Joint
Dave Macon
Arthur Smith
Robert C. Byrd
Senate
West Virginia
Byrd
Cumberland Gap
State Senate and House District Contacts Listed
The document lists state senate districts 3 and 4 with contacts for Sen. Robert Lessard and Sen. Gerald Willet in St Paul Mn 55155. It also shows state house districts 3-A 4-A 4-B with representatives Iv Anderson Doug St Onge and Glen Sherwood at the State Office Building St Paul Mn 55155.
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Robert Lessard
Capitol St. Paul
Sen
Gerald Willet
State Capitol
St. Paul
Anderson
Doug
St. Onge
Glen Sherwood
Clampdown on Noise Hits Teens and Tech Across America
Virginia Payette notes Congress may set decibel standards to curb loud engines from jets to lawn equipment. Tests near Kennedy and LaGuardia show jets exceeding 100 decibels, while doctors warn teens risk deafness from stereo volumes. Solutions include earplugs, soundproofing, white noise, and consumer labeling debates.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Aviation Administration
Public attitude toward press draws author’s warnings
John Lofton Jr argues that the press faces a growing public disdain and urges caution in reporting terror stories. He cites CBS executives Salant Cronkite and Gerbner to claim media can influence fear, with experts warning against reckless coverage.
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Washington
Pennsylvania State University
CBS
Frank Stanton
Stanton
CBS News
Richard Salant
CBS Evening News
Walter Cronkite
Stanford University
Salant
TV News
Pontius Pilate
George Gerbner
Annenberg School of Communications
Frank Bolz
New York City
David Mozee
City of Chicago Police Department
Terry Smolar
Pioneer letter policy and submission guidelines
Editorial notice outlines the Pioneer letter submission rules. Letters should be 300 words or less, signed with name and address, and not libelous. Unsigned letters are not accepted except in exceptional cases. Mail to the Pioneer Bemidji or at the Pioneer office. Opinions of writers need not reflect Pioneer views. The paper may reject unsuitable letters.
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Virginia Payette
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Robert Baron
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