Telegram opinion on federal pay and benefits versus private industry
A syndicated column argues federal civil service workers enjoy superior pay and benefits, noting an average salary around 21,088 with a 6 percent raise, extensive sick and vacation leave, insurance, and retirements. It contrasts this with private industry and questions secrecy around federal salaries and hiring trends.
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Federal Civil Service
Civil Service
Associated Press
Uncle San
Freedon
North Carolin
Destruction vs Civic Structure Warns Against Coercive Demands
A speaker laments destructive attitudes in society, from higher taxes to union pressures, layoffs, and academic rhetoric. He argues individuals must assess their own actions, reject coercive demands, and seek just, productive outcomes to prevent societal ruin. He likens destructive behavior to tearing down a house and urges restraint and accountability.
Nation's Press Warns Against Vague Use of Input
A short screed laments the vague modern use of the word input and its creeping presence in refined discourse. It argues that overuse could lower the tone of writing and conversation and urges restraint in adopting the term.
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Somedad
Sowie
Language critique from Dallas Times Herald readers
A reader voices frustration with vague phrasing and asks why one cannot simply participate or contribute. The letter underscores a preference for clear English and questions ambiguous input language.
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Dallas
Tex
Times Herald
Personal service and the illusion of care in credit card letters
A reader recounts a deceptive bid for personalization from a credit card company. A manager named Mr. Barkle promises to handle issues personally yet fails to resolve a misbilled plane ticket, repeatedly confusing and delaying the customer while insisting on direct contact.
Disputed customer service mix up over Fred Barkle names
Parsons confronts a Los Angeles firm about repeated miscommunications. The staff refuse to identify which Barkle handles his case, claiming two names exist for customers to call and promising to resolve the issue, though no single contact is assured.
Your Freedom newspaperTelegram statement August 5 1971
The Telegram proclaims freedom as self control and a gift from God not political grant. It argues freedom requires consistency with moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence and calls for peace to begin with individuals. Columbus Nebraska edition dated August 5 1971.
Blood tests help rule out fathers in paternity cases
Dr Lamb explains that blood type testing cannot prove who the father is but can sometimes exclude a man. If a baby’s blood type differs from both alleged parents, another man is possible. A same blood type as the alleged father offers no definite proof due to commonality of types.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Ame
Randar
Captain
Stewart
Fragmented Crossword Clues From Oceanic Puzzle Page
A jumble of clues spans across word lengths and grid references. Several entries hint at common terms, names, and phrases, but many are partial or garbled, leaving readers with a challenging mixed-up puzzle segment to solve.
Questioning Times on Franco and China Ideology
The article condemns The New York Times for editorial bias praising Nixon and criticizing Agnew for visiting Franco. It contrasts Francoist Spain with China’s alleged tyranny, arguing Spain’s life remains more civilized, while China’s regimen is indoctrinating and oppressive, urging readers to compare freedoms in Greece Spain Portugal and China. The piece critiques media narratives and questions ideological cartoons in contemporary coverage.
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New York Times
Nixon
Mao
the Times
Agnew
Franco
Francisco Franco
Hitler
Mussolini
Spanish Republic
Interasional
Iranco’s
Mr. Agnew
United States
Europe
Times
Seymour Topping
China
Spain
France
Mistrid
Majorca
Ata A
Times Sumday
Oper
Iow
Emile van Heuvel
Greeve
Angelos
Soliris
Greeeo
Salazar
Athens
Madrid
Lisbon
Greece
Portugal
de Gaulle
Switzerland
The Meek Majority and The Colony’s Quiet Rules
Gene Cavallaro Jr. runs The Colony, famed and intimidating to the Meek Majority. He emphasizes down-to-earth service, personal respect, and simple handling of guests, noting Americans are learning restaurant finesse and that tips vary by waiter status.
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New York
CSEA
Suk
Gallen Gate Bridge
Rotary
Gene Cavallaro Jr
Cavallero
Cavallera
Gore Vidal
Claire Bloom
America
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Trimey
Mans
Fred Barkle
Mr. Parsons
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WEA
Lupino
Japanesa
Tistaniens
Sanimat
Statesman
Weieder
Giristoy
Uncle Tom's
Old Cabin
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Treviews Puzzle
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Arar
Big Alba
Jeffrey
Hart
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Mueller
Enterprise
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