Master Curriculum Guide on Economics raises caution on government spending
Perspective argues that the Master Curriculum Guide on Economics promotes teaching the private versus public sectors to children but warns that rising domestic spending may blur this line. Citing Morgan Guaranty Trust, the piece suggests that if spending continues, by 2049 most Americans could be on the public payroll, underscoring the question of what people should do versus what government does.
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Joint Council On Economic Education
New York
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
Morgan Guaranty
The United States and the MIA Question
The text argues that the United States should complete a final year long effort to resolve the 712 MIAs from Vietnam, declaring most dead, while stressing humanitarian aims and continued information gathering for families and loved ones. It urges careful, non diplomatic framing.
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United States
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Unites States
South Africans Use Divide and Rule on Racial Lines
Carl T. Rowan denounces Vorster's plan to share limited political power with Coloreds and Asians while blacks are denied voting rights. He calls the system a feeble, insulting bribe that sustains racial segregation through separate parliaments and cabinets, warning it will inflame black anger and hasten revolution.
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Washington
Asia
Africa
Amercan
South Africa
John Vorster
Die Transvaler
Vorster
National Party
Cape Town
Woorster
Helen Suzman
Kilpatrick praises Long on welfare reform wisdom
James J. Kilpatrick notes Senator Russell Long, after 29 years in the Senate, argues welfare reform should curb dependency. Long cites human nature bureaucracy and the republic to critique current programs, pointing to costs and incentives that encourage non disabled individuals to claim total disability to receive benefits.
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Washington
Russell Long
Louisiana
Senate
Long
Congress
Carter
Buraucracy Clings to Failing Methods, Historian Remarks
A pessimistic view notes that bureaucratic systems persist with ineffective techniques. The quote highlights institutional inertia and reluctance to abandon proven nonwork approaches despite clear evidence of failure.
The Long View on Welfare Reforms and Federalism
Senator Long warns that welfare reform under Carter risks massive cost overruns and fraud. He cites the declaration method, urges pilot programs, and favors state experimentation before nationwide implementation, arguing for federalism to avoid worsening conditions.
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Long
United States
Danville voters push for buses and leadership change
An aggrieved Danville letter to the editor criticizes Harris and Womack over bus operation plans, urges turnout next May to elect council allies, restore Carter-era service, and demand a civic center to attract industry, claiming Danville can be All America City with proper governance.
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Mr. Harris
Ian Womack
Danville
Womack
Carter
Harris
Brooks
Lindsey
Wilson
Bay
Zan
Bearish forecast grips Carter economy amid policy debates
A senior Carter adviser warns the economy may slow further and tilt toward recession, risking pressure for big federal spending. The piece ties this to energy tax plans, budget conflicts, and criticisms from Eliot Janeway and Abner Mikva, with Greenspan cautioning against short term fixes as hard choices loom.
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Janeway
Treasury
W. Michael
Blumenthal
Abner Mikva
Ilinois
The
Economist of London
Alan Greenspan
Carter
Oval Office
Letter Submissions at The Danville Register
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor but requires signatures and addresses, and lists telephone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or shortened to fit space and ensure legibility in print.
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Danville Register
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Jong
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
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Middle East
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Democratic Party
Britain
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Bethlehem
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Wall Street
White House
Bert Lance
Mikva
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