Class of 1977 Graduation Congratulations Stated
Our Opinion section extends congratulations to area graduates who completed high school. The piece notes many will pursue college, enter the workforce, or join the military. It emphasizes new beginnings, responsibilities, and confidence in the youth’s ability to face the world.
Farm bill critique and consumer price concerns
The San Mateo Times notes the farm legislation debate amid rising grocery prices and asks why farmers seek federal subsidies of 2 to 6 billion dollars annually. It suggests distress loans pegged to a low commodity support level as an alternative to treasury funding.
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Energy policy and gas pricing urged for future supplies
PAUL HARVEY argues U S coal and natural gas reserves could power years. He notes 3 trillion tons of coal and a potential 1 000 year gas supply at current use, urging modest price increases to unlock Devonian shale and Gulf methane, while warning against keeping prices too low. He urges higher gas prices to spur production and reduce foreign oil dependence.
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Wall Street Journal
Letters to the editor policy for Howland Band wagon
The publication invites signed letters with full address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited or shortened. Names can be withheld on request for a satisfactory reason, and letters will not be returned or libelous content.
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Sont
Exxon
The Big Truth About Energy and Oil
A columnist mocks Exxons CEO for denying an oil crisis while touting coal and solar as futures. He contrasts public indifference to Carter's energy speech with the big lie analogy and warns that shifting civilization away from oil will require mass thinking and time.
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Carter
New York Times
Adolf Hitler
Exxon Executive
Judicial views on punishment and rights in modern society
A columnist rails at Supreme Court rulings on corporal punishment and the First Amendment. The piece argues the 9th Amendment protects unlisted rights, condemns lenient handling of a Wisconsin rape case, and urges courts to respect the rights of children and victims while criticizing pornography laws.
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Joan Cochran
Zane Grey
Supreme Court
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Reagan A Subversive Force Quietly Shaping GOP
The piece portrays Ronald Reagan as a non confrontational yet rising force within the Republican Party after Ford’s defeat. It notes his aim to influence the party’s direction, his readiness to back or run for president, and the strategic role of his aides and organizations in mobilizing funds and guidance for candidates through CFTR and related networks.
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Jules Witcover
Jack Germond
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Reagan
Republican Party
Ford
Kansas City
Dems told to wait for enough by Keith McKnight
In Columbus, Gov James A Rhodes uses line item vetoes on an instant voter bill as Democrats debate strategy. The piece notes veto overrides, party infighting, and potential shifts in congressmen and districts amid the Ohio political maneuvering.
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Keith McKnight
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Ollie
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