Public view of the U S Postal Service in transformation
The piece argues for recognizing the Postal Service as a legitimate public function amid reforms since 1971. It notes efficiency gains, job cuts, wage increases, and reduced federal subsidy, while urging understanding of its social role and calls for measured congressional oversight rather than additional mandates.
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U.S
Postal Service
Congress
James Hanley
House Operations and Services
White House
Court rebuffs FCC bid to ban seven filthy words
A federal appeals court rejected the FCC ruling banning seven offensive words on radio and television. The panel said censorship should be avoided and urged broadcasters to exercise judgment and community sensitivity. Free speech protections require industry restraint rather than government action.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Injustice vs Quotas and Califano Clash
Carl T. Rowan discusses the controversy over reverse discrimination and quotas. He argues quotas were part of American history and cites court rulings supporting targeted hiring and education. He defends HEW Secretary Califano and President Carter for promoting women and minority advancement.
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Washington
Joseph Califano
Health, Education and Welfare
Califano
New York Times
Califans
Alabama
Congress
Carter
Gurter
HEW
Eileen Shanghan
Juanite Kreps
Carter critique of UN speech shows limited new policy
Ralph de Toledano argues Carter’s United Nations address was rhetoric not policy. He mocks the President’s stance on Rhodesia Spain Portugal and human rights, suggesting Moscow will resist beauty with blunt power and the US lacks real strategic insight.
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Washington
Carter
United Nations
Rhodesia
United States
Soviet Union
Franklin B. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Mr. Carter
Jimmy Carter
Middle East
Kremlin
America
Spain
Portugal
Iberian Peninsula
Moscow
Oval Office
Palitburo
The Danville Register Letters to the Editor Policy
The Danville Register welcomes all letters to the editor signed with full addresses. For verification writers must list telephone numbers. All letters are subject to editing and may be shortened when space is limited.
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Danville Register
Danville Taxpayers Association Welcomes Joiners
The Danville Taxpayers Association thanks readers for coverage of its meeting at the Charcoal House last Thursday. They emphasize nondiscrimination, credit for members and volunteers, and invite all Danville voters and citizens to join and participate in government oversight and tax concerns.
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Danville Taxpayers’ Association
Charcoal House
Danville
Danville Taxpayer's Association
Kudos For Writer Teachers To The Editor
Readers praise the Warm Fuzzies and TA for Tots bank by Bellevue Johnson and Woodberry elementary teachers Elena Daniel Mary Belton and Sharon Marshall as described in Kathy Clerke s Register article. JALMAR Press plans to reproduce the feature and share nationwide with elementary teachers.
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Elena Daniel
Bellevue
Mary Belton
Johnson Elementary
Sharon Marshall
Woodberry
Kathy Clerke
Register
Jalmar Press
Alwyn M. Freed
Everybusy
Danville
Times shifts stance on Vietnam amid editorial shift
A critical look at The New York Times changing view of the Vietnam War. The piece notes prior harsh coverage against the U S South Vietnamese effort and praises recent analyses by Father Gelinas and Anthony Lewis. It contrasts past editors and commentators with today’s reflected stance on Hanoi and Cambodian events.
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The
Times
Tom Wicker
Anthony Lewis
Russell Baker
Gloria Emerson
the Times
the Oval
Reflections on Carter's Style and Informality
William P Buckley discusses Time’s Hugh Sidey view of public approval for Carter focusing on his presidential style over policy. He argues Americans tolerate informality, note Kissinger’s presence preserves authority, and warns against staged equality that undermines genuine leadership.
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Hugh Sidey
Time Inc
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Bose
Sidey
Clinton
Massachusetts
Jimmy
Charles de Gaulle
John L. Lewis
Stalin Uy
Jimmy Carter
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