Independence Day Reflections On Patriotism And Faith
The commentary urges observing the 4th with devotion to God, church attendance, and reflection on national duty. It notes Independence Day falls on a Sabbath, mentions the 21 day salute from Flag Day, and cites the First Amendment and the phrase In God We Trust. It argues church state relations need scrutiny and that worship can foster responsible citizenship amid war and economic stress.
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America
United States
Congress
Arlington National Cemetery
John Adams
Beginning of more sensible system for party primaries
Jackson Mississippi's Clarion-Ledger notes a start toward a more sensible presidential nominating system but says major improvements remain. It cites the White Burkett Miller Center with AEI and Brookings, urging fewer primaries, more elected official delegates, regional primaries by time zones, lottery ordering, and delegates allowed independent judgment.
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Jackson
Miss
Clarion-Ledger
Commission
White Burkett Miller Center of Public Affairs
American Enterprise Institute
Brookings Institution
Upper Room meditation on a stubborn donkey and submission
A devotional meditation uses a donkey’s stubborn resistance to illustrate human reluctance to yield to divine guidance. The narrator recounts coaxing the animal to graze and reflects that surrender to God's lead brings nourishment and blessing, ending with a prayer for greater willingness to submit.
View from Washington Should replace VA chief
Congressman Lyle Williams urges President Reagan to replace Veterans Administration head Robert P. Nimmo amid spending controversies. He cites $46,000 in office refurbishments, a chauffeur wage reimbursement, and a costly Air Force jet trip. Williams calls for a veteran-focused successor and outlines district and D C contact points.
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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
Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Montage The nerve of some people
Joan Cochran argues the U S fails to train sensible public servants. She cites Watergate fallout, executives like Lance Donovan and Smith, and politicians such as Rostenkowski and Kirkpatrick to claim a pattern of unqualified appointments and public irony.
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Joan Cochran
United States
Burt Lance
Billy
Burt
Richard Kelley
Abscam
Donovan
FBI
Reagan
White House
Senate
William French Smith
Reagans
Better Business Bureau advice on choosing elder care facilities
The Better Business Bureau offers guidance on selecting long term care options for seniors. It covers Skilled Nursing Facilities Intermediate and Residential Care facilities, visiting nurses home health meals on wheels and group housing. Key factors include medical services facility layout safety costs and proximity to hospitals and visiting relatives.
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Better Business Bureau
SNF
Snf’s
Social Security Office
Prac
Rethinking labor policy
Gregory N Jonsson argues that labor law has allowed monopoly unions to breach antitrust norms. He cites H R 5246 by Rep Philip M Crane to limit industry wide union power while preserving plant level bargaining. The piece urges reform to protect competition and living standards.
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Gregory N. Jonsson
Congress
U.S
America
Philip M. Crane
Illinois
House
Judiciary Committee
Tip O’neill
Rep. Crane
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Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley Inc
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