AT&T breakup reshapes US telecoms in new era
Editorial notes that AT&T will split into eight firms on New Year’s Day, with seven regional companies handling local service and the rest, including Bell Labs, competing in long distance, computing, and high tech. Divestiture may raise initial bills but aims to boost innovation and U.S. telecom leadership amid a growing data and satellite driven landscape.
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Bell System
American Telephone & Telegraph
At&t
Bell Labs
IBM
Sprint
MCA
United States
Justice Department
Western Electric Manufacturing
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
House
Senate
Opinion on Lyle Williams pro life vote and ERA
The letter commends Lyle Williams for extending the Hyde Amendment but questions his November 15 1983 ERA vote under suspension of the rules. It notes ERA loss 278 to 147 and argues the pro life case against ERA unless Sensenbrenner amendment neutralizes it.
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Lyle Williams
House of Representatives
Thomas ‘Tip’’ O'Neil
D-Mass
House
ERA
Voters back Fairhaven program for the mentally disabled
A Trumbull County election result shows support for the Fairhaven Sheltered Workshop levy. The parent of a participant thanks voters, editors, and the levy committee including Dave Tiihonen and Fred Kubli for their campaign efforts amid tough economic times.
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Trumbull County
Fairhaven
Dave Tiihonen
Fred Kubli
Miracle of birth and Advent faith in daily life
The reflection links the Christmas miracle of the Word becoming flesh with a expectant mother’s anticipation of her first child. It extols God’s love made visible in daily living and asks Christ to be shown in actions, ending with a prayer for Christ alive in the giver’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Howland Band Wagon Welcomes Readers Letters
The Howland Band wagon invites letters to the editor to be published if not libelous or malicious. Letters must be signed with full address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. Names may be withheld on request with a satisfactory reason.
View from Washington on Interest Tax Compliance
Congressman Lyle Williams explains the 1983 Act removing withholding on savings interest and imposing penalties for failing to provide accurate Taxpayer Identification Numbers. The rules aim to boost tax compliance, with a 50 dollar penalty and potential 20 percent withholding, plus a 5 percent tax owed penalty if income is not reported. He notes joint accounts affect notification and invites constituents to contact his offices with questions.
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Lyle Williams
Ohio
IRS
Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Washington, D.C
Restoring excellence to our schools by Senator Thurmond
Strom Thurmond argues education is crucial for national leadership and future progress. He cites the National Commission on Excellence in Education findings on mediocrity, calls for higher standards, broader funding, and stronger links among government sectors families businesses and communities to restore excellence in schooling by 1990 and beyond.
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Sen
Strom Thurmond
20Th Century Fund Task Force
National Task Force On
Education
BBB Dating Referrals Warns Before Signing Contracts
Better Business Bureau advising caution with dating and social referral services. Check pre screening, introduction methods, refund terms, and business longevity before contracting. If unhappy, file a factual complaint with the local BBB. Contact details for the Mahoning Valley BBB included.
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John Moliterno
Better Business Bureau
United States
BBB
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