Proverbs Verse Quotation Cited In Morning Message
A brief morning note presents a biblical proverb about humility and folly, echoing themes of restraint and wise conduct as the day begins. The verse invites reflection on how praise can mislead when directed at fools and the value of measured action.
Just Too Big The Big Government Size Debate
The Indianapolis Star argues big government resists simple measurement. It traces spending as a share of GNP across wars and eras, notes transfers raise totals, and cites economist Robert Higgs on regulatory power. It concludes restraint must start at the source and praises Reagan era attempts to slow growth.
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The Herald Tribune shoehorn in political journalism
William L. Rusher denounces a reported technique dubbed the Herald Tribune shoehorn that injects a reporter's bias into news stories. He cites examples from the International Herald Tribune reprinted from The Washington Post and argues such intrusion harms honest reporting and misleads readers.
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New York
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Paris
New York Times
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Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Democratic National Committee
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International Herald Tribune
Williamsburg
Charles Manatt
U.S
Messrs. Cannon
Bowen
France
Francois Mitterrand
Washington
Smithsonian
Congress Exempt from Laws It Imposes on Public
Critics call Congress a last plantation as lawmakers avoid Social Security contributions while expanding exemptions from Civil Rights, Equal Pay, OSHA, FOIA, and other laws. Senators DeConcini and Leahy push to end exemptions, urging uniform rules for all, including political campaigns and workplace safety.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Regula
Federal Election Commission
Arizona
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Vermont
Patrick Leahy
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Nothing Too Much
Quote on moderation and balance from Paul Harvey emphasizes the Golden Mean. It argues excess leads to harm in water food sun love and life, urging a middle ground to avoid insanity or atrophy. It cites Greek and Roman references Pan Metron Ariston and Ne quid nimis to support restraint.
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Nothing Too Much A Golden Mean View Of Government
A compact critique traces a middle path between extremes from 1789 to present. It argues a republic protects rights, limits government overreach, and warns against overreach in aid, justice, taxes, and war. It urges restraint to prevent government from slipping toward tyranny.
Jackie Presser eyes open administration before Hatch hearing
Justice Department files portray a critical view of Jackie Presser amid probes into labor racketeering and Embezzlement claims. FBI and informant notes tie him to mob figures, while associates contest evidence and deny direct ties. Separate Suriname Brazil scare reports fade. CIA questions linger. Commerce notes delay in promoting Asian-Pacific Heritage Week.
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Peter Vaira
Tony Capaccio
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Fratianno
Cleveland
Warren
Jackie
Camillo Molinaro
New Jersey
Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund
FBI
Kansas City
Nick Civella
Roy Williams
Frank Fitzsimmons
Labor Department
Teamster
Suriname
CIA
Brazil
Paramaribo
Desi Bouterse
Henry Penny
South America
Commerce Department
Malcolm Baldrige
Baldrige
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