Congress urged to pass privacy protections for press and public
The Supreme Court decision in Zurcher spurred calls for federal privacy legislation to shield First and Fourth Amendment rights. White House and other bills are criticized as piecemeal. Indiana Senator Bayh and Rep. Quayle push broader, all citizen privacy protections with subpoena requirements and limits on police searches. Lawmakers urged to advance clearer, comprehensive safeguards to protect privacy now.
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Supreme Court
Zurcher
Stanford Daily
Congress
White House
Indiana
Sen. Bayh
Rep. Quayle
Quayle
High Court
Burger Court
Grassley Proposes Parking Fees for Federal Workers
Iowa congressman Grassley urges charging commercial rates for parking on federal lots to curb single occupancy driving. He notes free spots entice use of personal cars amid dwindling gas and laments possible pay hikes to cover costs.
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Congress
Grassley
Farmers object to bike trail funding and land take
A letter from a reader argues against a proposed bike trail using railroad land that would cost about 150000 dollars. The writer says neighbors back the view, that youth should help at home and that funds should fix potholes and streets instead. Farmers should reclaim the railway land.
Straight talk on nuclear power safety and transparency
In the Harrisburg leak debate officials mislead the public with selective safety claims and vague assurances. The piece argues for candid, full information on risks, disposal, and the true odds of a meltdown, warning that secrecy harms trust and may worsen the energy crisis.
Medal From The Great War For Civilization
A WWI veteran reports a heavy bronze medal about 10 inches across inscribed on one side with The Great War for Civilization and the 15 Allied nations. The reverse shows a guardian angel with a sword and shield. No issuer or recipient is known.
Who Are the Real Benefactors of Big Business
Letter to the editor argues that millions of average investors earn under 5 percent dividends, while government taxes, top management salaries, and inflation erode gains. It questions profiteering and asks who bears the burden between government, executives, employees, and shareholders.
Energy Shortage Sparks Frustration and Critique
The piece questions the Carter energy stance and conservation calls while noting vast natural gas reserves and many reactor installations. It highlights crude oil stockpiles with insufficient U.S. refineries and energy shipping abroad to be refined, ending with Flora Doras from a neighboring city invited to Washington to entertain Mrs. Carter.
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Carter
United States
Far East
Flora Doras
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Big profits and big business in recent weeks
A brief note questions the claims of huge profits by big business and asks who is harmed or favored, highlighting ongoing debates about corporate wealth and accountability.
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Iowa
Media scolded on all Foreign buys and nuclear news
By William V. Hakill a columnist rails at press bias on foreign farmland investment and the Three Mile Island crisis. He argues reporters push emotion over evidence, cites voter apathy, and laments the persistence of a single voice at The Gazette while urging more investigative balance.
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Dently Baggom
Three Mile Island
Carter
Phblic
Susquehanna River
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J. F. Hladky, Jr
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Metro Subway
Mom
Harrisburg
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Scrooge
William V. Hakill
Germany
Hitler
Panama Canal
Gallup
America
Alaska
Hawaii
Gerald Ford
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tellico Dam
Lebanon County
Gus Schrader
Gazette
Gus
William Hakill
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
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