Social security reform must keep 65 as retirement option
The piece argues against raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 arguing it would betray the lifelong understanding that retirement at 65 is available. It calls for flexible, fair reform allowing workers to continue past 65 if productive while protecting those who need early withdrawal. It emphasizes differences in aging and the need for a trusted, equitable approach.
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Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Law
Carter's first six months shaped a cautious middle path
The article assesses Jimmy Carter after six months in office, noting mixed record and growing pragmatism. It praises his listening, courtesy, and political move to central ground while criticizing inflated promises and selective policy choices, especially on inflation, arms sales, and foreign policy.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
White House
Middle East
Carter
Congress
United States
Panama
Cuba
Mexico
Rhodesia
South Africa
Fertility rate rebounds signaling population shift
Data from the National Center for Health Statistics show births rising through early 1977 to 15.1 per 1000 and 68.4 births per 1000 women 15–44, suggesting about 200000 more babies in the year. Demographers warn ongoing declines may persist but point to economic and social implications.
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National Center For Health Statistics
Beef promotion urged after referendum defeat
A reader laments the defeat of a beef advertising referendum and urges beef producers to promote their product. The letter argues successful marketing costs money but yields returns if the product is sound, citing firms like McDonald’s and Hardee’s and noting heavy advertising for pork and tuna.
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McDonald’s
Hardee’s
Mr. Steak
Wizard promoted steak causes cattle rant on taxes and ethics
Reader criticizes cattlemen for low prices and urges beef promotion while criticizing age welfare taxes. Letter covers Wizard charcoal, spaying dogs, pet population control, and personal responsibility with emphasis on charity, youth, and family costs.
Public wary of TV violence despite high viewership
Louis Harris reports 71 percent say there is too much violence on television and 71 percent disapprove of the violence shown. The survey of 1,459 adults finds most viewers under 30 and in rural areas prefer violent mystery or detective fare, while many oppose violence as undermining traditional values and inflaming aggression. Networks may curb violence as ratings risk falls.
Pet Overpopulation and Litter Rates
A concerned observer discusses dog overpopulation noting a single female can have three litters per year, each litter ranging from one to 13 pups, with an average around seven. The annual average litter count is about 15, and some dogs start breeding as early as their first litter, passing on the habit to the next generation.
Park sins and manslaughter collide in Belle Plaine letter
A local letter argues laws fail to protect parks and people. The writer recalls a daughter killed eight years and five months ago when a driver ran a stop sign and collided with her car. The piece frames life as sacred and condemns self harm as well as cautions about justice.
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