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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1976
Page
6
Don Oakley argues that society bears responsibility when crime surges and fears drive people to self destructive acts. He cites Gary Gilmore and a Bronx double death as examples of a system failing victims and urges swift sure punishment to protect the innocent and restore courage.
Boston College psychologist Dr Francis Kelly is named best Christmas-keeper, arguing Santa helps child ego development by distinguishing reality from fantasy and that parents should not shield kids from the idea Santa is not real. He says this recognition reflects Santa’s role in matured thinking.
Caroling by Ray Cromley surveys U S cities from Mt Pleasant South Carolina Independence Missouri and Cleveland Heights Ohio to Plainfield New Jersey and Worcester Massachusetts where citizen councils street associations ombudsman offices and volunteer groups shape budgets services and policies. The article notes feedback drives improved productivity and warns closed systems frustrate residents and waste time.
A reader posts a tirade on courts politics gun rights and welfare and rounds with a Rotary Club remark and a famous do good creed ending with a nudge to read the classifieds. The piece blends critique and homily while urging readers to consult classifieds for more.
A National Chamber of Commerce survey places government regulations at the top business concern, while the National Federation of Independent Business ranks them third. Yet industry leaders note cooperation with regulators can be prudent, with examples from airlines and securities brokers showing a mix of acceptance and critique.
Regulation and competition clash as Roderick Hills argues that business often seeks government rules and protection from rivals. He warns the public that free markets may be less respected than the allure of regulation, prompting questions about business loyalty to competition and public policy.
On December 12 1776 the Continental Congress shifted from Philadelphia to Baltimore while British forces pressed toward Philadelphia. Ancient methods to cool dwellings are noted with Egyptian and Roman practices. The piece also mentions Badwater Pool 280 feet below sea level in Death Valley California.
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