Independence Day Devotion Amid Fourth of July Festivities
A historical column argues to honor America on July 4 by attending religious services despite a Sabbath clash. It recalls the Declaration preamble praising Nature's God, discusses church state questions, and urges worship as a civic duty alongside fireworks, sports, and national celebration.
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America
United States
Congress
Arlington National Cemetery
John Adams
Beginning of more sensible system for party nominations
The Clarion Ledger reports a draft shift toward a more sensible presidential nominating system, citing the White Burkett Miller Center recommendations. Key proposals include limiting primaries to 16, boosting elected official delegate slots, scheduling contests between March and June, regional primaries by time zones, random lottery for primary order, and allowing delegates independent convention voting.
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Jackson
Miss
Clarion-Ledger
Commission
White Burkett Miller Center of Public Affairs
American Enterprise Institute
Brookings Institution
Donkey, Determination, and Divine Guidance
A personal meditation on stubbornness, using a donkey and a led journey to pasture. The narrator recalls resisting God’s leading, then yielding to His providence, and asks for forgiveness and willingness to follow. A closing prayer asks for submission and daily change.
View from Washington Should replace VA chief
Congressman Lyle Williams of the 19th Ohio District urges President Reagan to remove Veterans Administration head Robert P. Nimmo over spendthrift actions. Nimmo reimbursed 6441 for a chauffeur and charged 5600 for an Air Force jet trip. Williams calls for a leader focused on veterans needs and budget trimming.
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Lyle Williams
Ohio
Veterans Administration
Robert P. Nimmo
V.A
Reagan
Nimmo
Commerce Department
Air Force
Reno
Nevada
Washington, D.C
Williams
Youngstown Rd
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Montage The nerve of some people
Column criticizes public servants and political scandals since Watergate. Names Burt Lance Ronald Reagan William French Smith Andrew Young Jeanne Kirkpatrick and Dan Rostenkowski, noting lavish rewards, evasive explanations, and perceived incompetence in high office. The piece questions why trusted leaders are replaced with questionable figures and urges accountability.
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Billy
Burt
Richard Kelley
Abscam
Donovan
FBI
Reagan
White House
Senate
William French Smith
Reagans
United States
Smith
Lance
Carter
Dan Rostenkowski
Gut Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Rep
Rostenkowski
Chicago
Washington
Hawaii
Andrew Young
United Nations
Jeanne Kirkpatrick
Boobs
Nincompoops
Alexander Haig
Haig
Miss Kirkpatrick
BBB Advice Helps Pick a Care Facility in Ohio
Better Business Bureau offers guidance on choosing long term care options. It outlines Skilled Nursing Facilities Intermediate Care and Residential Care, weighs medical versus social needs, and stresses matching the patient to the facility. Research starts with the physician, and costs, safety, and services must be clarified.
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John Moliterno
Better Business Bureau
SNF
Snf’s
Prac
Rethinking labor policy sparks tradeoffs in unions
Gregory N. Jonsson argues that current laws broaden union monopolies by applying antitrust rules to labor organizations. He cites Rep. Crane's H.R. 5246 to limit monopoly unions while protecting lawful strikes. The piece warns of economic harm and urges change despite opposition in Congress.
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Congress
U.S
America
Philip M. Crane
Illinois
House Judiciary Committee
House
Tip O’neill
Rep. Crane
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