Telephone sales by wire raise questions on junk calls
The piece notes New Republic uses a WATS line to renew subscribers, finding phone contact cheaper amid rising mail costs. It contrasts growing phone solicitations from magazines, land developers, and studios with consumer annoyance and argues telephone service as a public utility may require state and federal scrutiny.
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Labor and Expansion Clash Over Jobs and Growth
The piece argues that organized labor complains Nixon's economic measures hinder industry but warns expansion creates jobs. It cites Labor Department estimates of 15 million new workers by 1980 and that $25,000 in capital per job costs about $30 billion annually to absorb growing labor.
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Duke Power ruling reshapes black employment prospects
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Duke Power Company's high school diploma or two tests for new hires, though not intended to discriminate, did so. It requires future hires to accept simple jobs without a diploma or test requirements, prompting debate on educational equity versus pathways to supervisory roles.
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Beekeeper Beeline: Carpathian Bee Praised for Gentle Stingless Work
The Memphis Commercial Appeal hails Ukrainian beekeepers for crossbreeding the Carpathian bee described as the kindest in the world. The piece links this success to a broader wish for peaceful progress in human relations, praising the hard working bees that keep honey flowing.
Neil Armstrong Joins University of Cincinnati as Engineering Professor
Noted astronaut and first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, becomes a professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati. The former test pilot with extensive spaceflight experience brings practical expertise to students pursuing aerospace and related fields.
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Debate over Non Denominational Prayer in Public Schools
A letter to readers argues against a planned bill by 218 congressmen to permit volunteer non denominational prayer in public schools. The writer questions the meaning of non denominational prayer, questions lawmakers motives, and urges citizens to instruct representatives to uphold constitutional limits and keep prayer out of schools.
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Rules for Living and Oceanic Reflections
Afternow presents three rules for living obedience faith and prayer framed as personal vows. Sylvia Workman’s poem Another End expresses grief and longing with a plea to be brought to a desired connection. Rick Schultz and Kathryn D. Hines contribute reflective verse about friendship love and memory with sea imagery and enduring ties.
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Mountain Trip Through Bountiful Scenery Ends in Quiet Return
A reflective verse sketch contrasts a mountain journey with lingering beauty and the return to ordinary life. It notes green landscapes, later colors from yellow to brown, and the simple foods enjoyed before the trip ends.
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