Editorial Columns Reflect Varied Opinions By Edition
The page features multiple opinion pieces spanning political and editorial viewpoints. With the exception of the bottom column, the columns do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's official stance.
Double Dipping in Government Pensions and Wall Street Rally
The piece critiques government double dipping where retirees collect multiple pensions and salaries. It highlights figures like President Reagan and Sen. Cranston, cites a National Taxpayers Union claim on lawmakers with military pensions, and calls for system reform amid a cautious stock market revival driven by lower interest rates and easing monetary policy. It notes inflation subsiding, money supply growth slowing, and tax reform shaping a cautious optimism for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Reagan
California
Alan Cranston
Senate
Cranston
National Taxpayers Union
U.S. Treasury
Taxpayers Union
Wall Street
Federal Reserve
Buckley Defends Podhoretz Against Anti Semite Charge
William F Buckley argues that Norman Podhoretz deserves a hearing as a brilliant editor at Commentary. He critiques leftist critics of Israel and defends Podhoretz against labeling anti Semitic rhetoric, noting the broader liberal illness of opposing strong action for defensible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Pondhoretz
Commentary
Legion
Podhoretz
Lebanon
United States
Israel
Econom
Ball
Alexander Cockburn
Willis Carte
Nicholas von Hoffman
London) Spectator
William Pfaff
International Herald Tribune
Hitler
Mary McGrory
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Joseph Harsch
The
Christian Science Monitor
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Messrs
Begin
Sharon
George Ball
Joseph Harsh
James Burnham
Europe
Soviet Union
Vietnam
FCC considers expanding SCA use on FM bands
Discussion outlines how Subsidiary Communication Authorizations allow nonprogramming content on FM channels and could be opened to commercial use. Public broadcasters fear higher rates threaten reading services for the blind, while NPR seeks underwriting and a satellite data, with a rule change proposing two SCAs per band. Public input requested to FCC at 1010 C NI Ww STATIVE QWs Washington DC 20554.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
Reading
American Association For the Blind
National Public Radio
Reagan
NPR
FCC
Federal Communications Commiss
Senate Gym Vote Sparks Outrage Over Taxpayer Luxury
Washington report details a Senate reversal approving 736400 for a new Senate gym amid cuts to social programs. The piece notes existing facilities in Russell and Hart Buildings, including a public uproar. Senators divulge mixed views, with Proxmire opposing and others defending fitness benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Hart
Dirksen
Senate Office Building Commission
Howard Baker
Joel Thimell
Montana
John Melcher
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Lawton Chiles
Florida
California
Alan Cranston
Conte Proxmire feud over tax break and travel perks
Washington row over personal attacks in Congress centers on Rep. Silvio Conte and Sen. William Proxmire during debate of a $75 per diem tax deduction. Conte mocks rules while Proxmire defends pay limits and travel expenses, amid broader notes on political spats and NCPAC fundraising violations tied to campaign law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Silvio Conte
R-Mass
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Conte
Proxmire
Congress
Senate
Mr. X
Guess-Who
Internal Revenue
Appropriations Committee
Whitten
Peter Grant
House
National Conservative
NCPAC
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Russell Senate
Jack Anderson
John Doe
Doe John
Eric Koli
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By Jeff MacNelly