Foolish to cut loans in education funding debate
Ed Meese's wife highlighted rising college costs as her husband earns about $60,000 annually after taxes. With Ivy League tuitions around $11,000 a year and private college costs averaging $6,100, inflation and proposed cuts threaten aid. Congress and the Reagan administration weigh reducing government loans and grants, risking fewer aid options for families.
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Ed Meese
Washington
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Almanac notes and historical milestones for July 22 1981
United Press International Almanac for July 22 1981 notes the 203rd day of the year with 162 remaining, the moon’s last quarter approaching, and visible planets Mercury Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn. It lists birthdays including Karl Menninger born 1893 and historical event from 1972 Nixon selecting Spiro Agnew as running mate.
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United Press International
Karl Menninger
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
A Chester reader rails at apathy and racism in city life
A letter to the Times complains about societal apathy and prejudice in Chester, denounces black youth dope and liquor as genocide, criticizes black officials and media coverage, and urges public support for elected leaders while signaling concern over Nicaragua and U.S. policy. The writer invites a published reply.
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the Times
Chester
Parkside
Ridley Park
Social Security Going Bankrupt Debate Drawn From Old Warnings
A Daily Times opinion echoes conservative critique of Social Security since 1937. It argues payroll taxes, fund investment practices, and rising benefits threaten national finance. The piece asserts government used trust funds for bonds and calls for drastic reforms despite political risk.
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the Times
Daily Times
Fdr
America
S.S
Washington
Ambassadorm urges US cut of El Salvador aid
Former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador Robert White repeats calls for unilateral U.S. withdrawal of military aid to the Salvadoran government for alleged right wing death squad abuses. He argues a peaceable path may follow, while the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Movement refutes and accuses Soviet-backed Cuba and Nicaragua of backing terrorism.
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the Times
U.S
el Salvador
Robert White
United States
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Movement
Brookhaven Board of Health Reorganizes for Summer
The newly formed Brookhaven Board of Health, led by Chairman Jade, has reorganized after years without meetings. They enacted a gross ordinance for problem properties, started junk car curb rules, and discussed a Clean Up Brookhaven campaign. Health inspector Frank Christopher praised by the board. Public participation urged.
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Jade
Board of Health
Brookhaven
Frank Christopher
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