Public Service Unions and Government Performance Debate
A discussion notes tension between government workers and unions. It cites President Reagan’s stance on public employee rights to strike and contrasts civil service reform with private-sector hiring and firing. The piece argues performance standards in government should be tightened and unions potentially granted strike rights with managerial leverage.
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Local Food Service Director Defends Minority Vendors
In a reply to Times criticism, the Food Service director argues 11 years in post, purchases locally when competitive, notes 21 vouchers split between local and county milk buys, and asserts minority vendors are chosen by capability and service. He urges critics to attend Board of Education meetings and emphasizes economic status over sector.
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Racial tensions and adoption law spark reader questions
A letter to the Times addresses racial incidents and police response, arguing for equality and community growth in Chester. It also advocates mandatory counseling for biological parents before adoption, condemns a six month custody delay, and urges quicker legal custody for adoptive parents to protect the child’s best interests.
Almanac note for August 4, 1981 and Harry Lauder birthday
The Almanac for August 4, 1981 notes it is the 216th day with 149 to follow. The moon moves toward first quarter and morning stars include Mercury and Mars while Venus Jupiter and Saturn are evening stars. It marks Leo for those born today and recalls Scottish comedian Sir Harry Lauder born August 4, 1870 with a playful thought about mornings.
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