Merit selection for federal judges urged by nonpartisan plan
Editors argue for merit based selection of federal judges to reduce political influence. They cite existing merit plans in states and urge a constitutional amendment or executive action to create a nonpartisan nominating commission to advise the President, aiming for a non political judiciary and higher judicial quality. The piece calls on presidents to commit publicly to this policy.
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Judicature
Department of Justice
Department
Congress
Senate
New York City
Poor Girl Look Predicted By Bendel For 1968 Fashion
The Washington Star reports Henri Bendel predicts the Poor Girl look for 1968. It features a drab unornamented dress with long sleeves and a high neck in dull black or gray, resembling 19th century orphanage attire, priced at 259 dollars to add a satirical touch to fashion commentary.
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Henri Bendel
Mr. Bendel
Shaker Furniture
Georgetown
Bendel
Sexless Ads Challenge Could Spark Landmark Case
The American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Washington Evening Star sue to block the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from banning separate male and female columns in help wanted ads. The ruling would force job ads to identify sex only when truly required by the job, raising recruitment costs and complicating ad responses. The dispute signals the issue is far from settled.
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Assn
The
Washington Evening Star
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Commission
Washington
Cars Grades Don't Mix in Insurance Study
The Gastonia Gazette reports Allstate Insurance findings that student car use harms grades. Driving two to four school days weekly correlates with poorer performance, while non drivers or weekend users fare better. Parents are urged to prioritize scholarships, limit car use, and supervise teen driving.
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Allstate Insurance Co
Stadium complex plan pitched to readers in letters
A letters page argues for a $17 million multi purpose sports complex in Guilford and Forsyth counties. It envisions a 60,000 seat stadium for football and soccer, an 80,000 seat auto racing facility with four track types, and year round use with tax free bonds. It cites Darley-Gobar Associates and projects $12 million annual regional impact.
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Piedmont Triad
America
North Carolina
Guilford
Forsyth
Darley-Gobar Associates
San Diego
California
Why Americans Give and the Lutheran View on Giving
The piece surveys reasons behind charitable giving in 1987 nearly 14.6 billion dollars. It contrasts church and nonchurch donors, discusses motives from tax incentives to altruism, and questions whether the Lutheran church has a formal doctrine on giving. It notes that generosity reflects personal responsibility, corporate duty, and societal improvement beyond faith.
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Lutheran Church
United Fund
Rockefeller
Ford
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Gastonia Gazette
High Point Enterprise
Brey Aharnove
WOR Yount Ta Earnssi, Inc
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Mee
Apattemon
Associated Press
Sme
Carter
N.C
Wardacera
Netlesal Advertioing
Stadium Authority
Congress of the
United States
Osteen
Preyer
Richardson Preyer
Bill.Osteen
Bill Osteen
Henry E. Price
Rotary Drive
Thad Hedrick
Enterprise
Thomasville
Thad
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Finch Thomasville
City Memorial Hospital
N. C
William Goldburg
Martha Morey
Church Women United Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lutheran
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