Air Traffic Control Strike Prompts Safety Debate
The article argues safety remains strong despite 12,000 controllers leaving, notes FAA claims of maintained safety with 9,300 staff, and questions replacing civilian control with a military system to cut costs and avoid disputes. It cites potential investigations and ponders shifting all air traffic control to the military.
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J. Lynn Helms
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Berry's World cartoon caption about ranking society
A Berry's World panel riffs on society’s habit of quantifying and ranking people and things. The cartoon voice notes skepticism toward forceful scoring while acknowledging a cultural push to assign value.
William F Buckley Endangered Species Advice for Democrats
William F Buckley urges Democrats to purge conservative elements, adopt restraint in spending, and propose bold reforms. He imagines a Democratic platform with tax reform, limited welfare, educational vouchers, and selective philanthropy, arguing Republicans should not seek federal appointments when offering this critique.
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Reagan
David Riesman
Yesteryear
Phil Gramm
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Dear Mr President a conservative letter to Reagan on Social Security
William L. Rusher applauds the president’s early achievements and calls him to maintain bold reforms. He warns the Social Security debate risks alarming the elderly and benefiting political opponents, noting proposals to cut 62 retirement benefits and the $122 minimum benefit. He urges clear explanation to avoid fear and misperception.
Inflation indexing may curb future tax increases in 1985 plan
The article argues that automatic tax bracket adjustments tied to inflation could slow government spending if Congress must vote tax increases yearly. It notes exemptions and standard deductions would rise with inflation, potentially offsetting cuts for families and prompting more scrutiny of spending. It also covers Israel Beirut raid effects on U S Congress, detailing private talks by Lantos Fenwick Begin and views on PLO threats and UN peacekeeping.
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Menachem Begin
Clement Zablocki
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