Montage A New Start By Joan Cochran
A reflective column on New Year transitions explores the psyche of changing self, the hush after holiday excess, and the ritual of resolutions. It humorously contemplates the struggle between old habits and new virtues, urging a cautious, forgiving stance toward personal renewal.
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Joan Cochran
Complexities Increases With Government Growth
Dr George Benson argues that rising government spending across generations marks the eightfold rise in complexity from 1922 to today. He cites per capita spending: 34 dollars in 1922 Federal, 85 total. 1952 458 federal and 643 total. modern totals near 3000 federal and 3800 overall, concluding eightfold growth over 30 years and 45 times since the 1920s.
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George Benson
National Education
Congress
Federal Register
Upper Room meditation on growth and becoming
The piece reflects on spiritual growth through Christ, citing Ephesians 4 15 and Carrolls Alice in Wonderland to illustrate ongoing change. It notes the Christian community as nurture, quotes editors and订tribution details, and closes with a brief historical note on Magellans circumnavigation and the voyage risks.
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Alice In Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Alice
Paul
William W. McDermot
ITI
Indiana
Taming regulatory agencies
Daniel J. Popeo argues that Reagan faces a powerful independent regulatory system created by Congress. He warns that agencies like the EEOC can set broad rules, with courts deferential to agency expertise. He notes tough reappointment politics, a court-liberal judiciary, and rising public interest law firms that will challenge deregulation.
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Daniel J. Popeo
Ralph Nader
Congress
McGovern
Senate
House of Representatives
Ronald Reagan
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Carter
House
Reagan
Washington Legal Foundation
Better Business Bureau tips on insulating homes for winter
Advice from the Better Business Bureau on cutting heating costs through adequate insulation. Highlights include thermostat setbacks, roof and wall insulation, R values, storm windows, caulking, duct sealing, window shades, pipe and tank insulation, and regular heating system servicing. Provides contact details for the Mahoning Valley BBB in Youngstown Ohio.
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John Moliterno
Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau of
Mahoning Valley Inc
P.O
Mahoning Bank
Youngstown
Ohio
The Spirit of Society and Police Protection in New York
Anthony Harrigan argues the Reagan era can fix government but cannot reform society alone, urging inner renewal and personal responsibility to rebuild industry and cities. A New York magazine report notes 21,000 NYPD officers face gun risk, 11,000 have bulletproof vests with more on the way.
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Anthony Harrigan
Reagan
United States
New York
Conservative bogeymen
Edwin Feulner argues conservatives face hostility from liberals after gains in power. He critiques affirmative action and quotas, stating discrimination to aid others is flawed. He calls for policies expanding private job growth and better education to overcome past discrimination without race or sex based quotas.
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Edwin Feulner
Heritage Foundation
America
Regan
Walter E. Williams
Williams
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