Editorial on Vietnam veterans need for support and refugees
A reader vets the Vietnam era and urges equal aid for refugees and veterans. The piece notes Pennsylvania welcomed refugees with ceremony in Harrisburg while veterans face unemployment, marital issues, drug use, and PTSD labeled as post Vietnam syndrome. It calls for respectful treatment and sustained assistance.
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Economists and politics a clash of utopian visions
Sydney J. Harris argues economists cannot outperform politicians. He contends economics is normative and tied to ethics, psychology, and philosophy. Both Adam Smith and Karl Marx reflect naive views of human nature, leading to socialism and free enterprise dogmas. Only a consensus on human nature can reshape a fitting socio economic system.
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Readers ask: should veterans come first in funding
A Vietnam veteran writes to The Times angrily noting Congress did not approve funds for June veterans education and training benefits while approving 405 million for refugee relocation. The writer cites 100 million for education and services and urges priority for veterans.
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Flyers fans nuisances anger residents over late night revelry
A letter criticizes Flyers fans for late night noise and reckless driving after a Tuesday night celebration. The writer urges daytime celebration, traffic law obedience, and respect for sleeping babies and children, blaming fan behavior for creating ill will toward the team.
Reader denounces April front page dead dog feature
A reader blasts the April 5 front page painting over a dead dog as the worst article ever. The letter questions the paper’s judgment and appeals for editors to re-evaluate their values citing concerns for children and community dignity.
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Parochial School Aid Sparks Court Ruling Reactions
The Supreme Court ruling barring public funds for parochial schools provokes warnings of a mass church driven school movement. Proponents fear parallel religious schooling could raise segregation and tax burdens while public schools decline.
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Tax the Catholic Church Says Ridley Park Letter
Michael J. Bruno argues for taxing the Catholic Church to fund public services. He cites church wealth and land holdings and urges payment of property and income taxes on bingo profits to aid taxpayers and Catholic families alike. He signs Ridley Park.
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Daily Times Seeks Public Letters to Editor
The Daily Times invites letters on public interest but requires name address and phone number for consideration. Letters must be directed to the Daily Times and may be rejected if not original. No letters will be returned.
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Catechetical Directory Guiding U S Catholic Teaching
The National Catholic Catechetical Directory marks a major step in American Catholic education reflecting Vatican II influence. Bishops gather input from thousands of Catholics to guide religion teaching and public life, emphasizing Scripture, dignity across races and genders, and renewed leadership for society.
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