Urban libraries urged for larger LSCA aid
Urban libraries would gain a bigger share of federal LSCA funds under a Senate backed plan totaling 1.5 billion over five years. Advocates cite urban libraries 335 facilities as key interlibrary service providers, noting current distribution favors rural libraries and leaves urban centers underfunded.
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Congress
House
Senate
U.S
LSCA
Sen. Pell
D-R.i
Cedar Rapids
Publicity condemns child porn while debating age standards
The piece notes industry leaders condemn child pornography and warns against legitimizing sexual exploitation. It argues there is no age that justifies debasement and highlights psychiatrists' views on harm, urging reformers to press tradesmen to accept the moral limits, especially as 18 may not shield the spirit.
Carter Seen as Pro to Broad Range of Interest Groups
A Harris Survey of 1,625 adults finds President Carter viewed as sympathetic to leaders of the liberal and conservative movements, unions, big business, southern Democrats, black and women movements, consumer groups, and more. Oil companies and the Washington DC establishment are seen as not favored. The public notes Carter's skill at appealing to diverse groups despite conflicts and speculates on whether he will make hard choices to differentiate friends from enemies.
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Carter
Washington, D.C
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Desecration of humanity sparks call for civil laws
A letter argues for civil statutes protecting people as against public displays and media influence. The writer cites Anita Bryant’s stance and warns of youth exposure to homosexual themes, claiming it corrodes national values and endangers future generations.
Editor Letter Urges Dialogue Over Conformity in Moral Debate
A reader condemns the Anita Bryant stance and promotes dialogue, warning that excommunication and legalism alienate people. The letter argues God loves all, urges resistance to fear driven by conformity, and champions mutual respect, reconciliation, and open discussion in matters of morality.
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Anita Bryant
Christ
God
Noise control flop prompts EPA funding probation plan
A House subcommittee concludes five years after the noise control act that EPA lacks results. Only 11 major noise sources identified, two regulations final, and airplane noise remains largely unaddressed. Rep. Rooney proposes withholding new funds to force progress.
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EPA
Rooney
Poverty's relentless penalties editorial
The piece argues poverty imposes hidden costs beyond cash shortfalls. It notes poorer borrowers face higher interest and slower repayment, higher insurance and heating costs, and less savings from bulk buying. It highlights housing, transport, and maintenance disadvantages, and calls for public awareness that poverty entails pervasive, systemic penalties.
Death as Nature's Measure in a Morbid Quip
Carl Riblet Jr. quotes a philosopher claiming death is nature's device to measure all men and cites the mortician's tape as a dark joke about six feet. The remark blends macabre humor with a reflection on mortality.
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South
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George Meany
Meany
William Hazlitt
Ork News Syndicate
Sodom
Gomorrah
Adam
Dr. Rubin
Auch
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
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