The Meaning of July the Fourth by Herman Albright
A reflective piece arguing the July Fourth legacy is not just American but universal. It links liberty to a founding concept that all men are created equal and declares that sustained democracy requires vigilant protection, education, and committed civic action. It cites the Declaration’s pledge to lives fortunes and sacred honor as a call to steadfast patriotism.
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Herman Albright
The
Two Economies Split in United States by Anthony Harrigan
The nation shows a dual economy with a Western mining and energy boom and an ailing industrial heartland hit by near collapse of auto manufacturing. Calls grow for relief from burdens on production, tougher talks with Japan, and tax incentives to spur American car sales while opening federal lands for multiple use development and new energy exploration.
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Anthony Harrigan
United States
Chrysler
Congress
Japan
U.S
Dan Quayle
Indiana
Asia
Taiwan
South Korea
Singapore
Hong Kong
Malaysia
America
Theodore Barrington
United States Industrial Council
West
Upper Room meditation on affliction and care
A parable from a Toronto park shows a gull with an injured foot surviving by perseverance and help from visitors. The piece links personal trial to divine care, urging trust in God’s love during stress and affliction as described in Psalm 34 19 and a prayer for guidance. It concludes with a Thought for the Day by David Workun of Michigan.
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Toronto
Lake Ontario
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View from Washington A tax cut is a must
Lyle Williams of the 19th Ohio District calls for federal tax cuts as essential to reduce the tax burden on workers. He argues current policy fails to restore incentives, notes that even a 30 percent rate cut won’t return to 1977 levels, and urges a broader fiscal reform with district and Washington offices listed for contact.
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Lyle Williams
Ohio
Sam
Youngstown Rd
Warren
Federal Plaza
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Washington, D.C
Montage Those terrible tempers
Joan Cochran argues Wimbledon incidents reveal temper turmoil harms in families and relationships. The piece critiques unexamined anger as a human rights issue, noting scars on children spouses and parents and urging consideration of legal responses.
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Joan Cochran
John McEnroe
Wimbledon
Better Business Bureau Advice on Room Air Conditioners
The Better Business Bureau outlines cost effective use of room air conditioners for homes, noting their moisture removal function and need to match unit size to room dimensions. It cautions on electrical needs, wiring, and fire hazards, and provides contact details for the Mahoning Valley BBB for consumer questions.
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Better Business Bureau
John Moliterno
United States
Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley Inc
P.O
Mahoning Bank
Youngstown
Ohio
Federal threat to education by Edwin Feulner
Heritage Foundation quotes Harvard sociologist Norman Glazer on universities in bed with a powerful federal aid system. The piece traces how 1957 to 1972 transformed U S colleges through federal supervision, reporting requirements, and mandated diversity while outlining tension with Goldwater ideals. It notes legal limits like retirement age bans and collective bargaining, and argues federal rules reduce institutional flexibility.
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Edwin Feulner
National Journal
Barry Goldwater
R-Az
HEW
New Theory on Brain Growth Explored by Researchers
A controversial theory suggests brain growth occurs in four spurts between ages two to four, six to eight, ten to twelve, and fourteen. It claims five atones in size during each spurt and plateau periods at four to six, eight to ten, and twelve to fourteen years, with early thinking skills impaired during plateaus.
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