Trade reciprocity urged to curb foreign barriers
The Hubbard News discusses how doctrinaire trade ideas threaten American workers and employers. It highlights the Geneva multi-fiber agreement, Korea’s barriers, and Japan’s trade deficit, urging reciprocal access and Sen. Danforth’s legislation to empower withdrawal of privileges to protect U.S. exporters.
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Those IRAs by Dr George Benson
Dr George Benson explains the new Individual Retirement Accounts going into effect January 1. He outlines tax shelters up to 2000 a year, how deductions work, and the $850 tax saving for a married couple on 1982 returns. He urges shopping around among banks, S and Ls, credit unions, brokers, funds and insurers, and notes insured limits and compounding frequencies.
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National Education Program
U.S. News & World Report
Savings and Loan
Waiting in the desert a meditation on Lent
The piece reflects on Arizona’s desert as a spiritual wilderness, comparing it to Lent. It links Isaiah’s promise of bloom after hardship to personal renewal, urging waiting with Christ for life to unfold in God’s kingdom. It cites The Upper Room and credits J David Barkley Arizona.
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Letters Policy for Hubbard News Readers
The Hubbard News invites signed letters with complete address and telephone number. Letters will be confirmed before publication and edited or shortened as needed. Names may be withheld on request with a satisfactory reason.
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Local banks cut rates to boost auto sales in 12.9 campaign
A Mahoning Valley experiment cut auto loan rates to 12.9 percent for three year loans and 14 percent for four year loans for three weeks. In ten days 1,159 cars were sold versus 344 in all of February, implying strong demand when rates fall. The piece argues to remove federal government from credit markets to curb rate rises.
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Mahoning Valley
12.9 campaign urged as model to cut debt and rates
The letter argues that federal borrowing boosts interest rates and that reducing deficit spending would lower rates and boost the Mahoning Valley economy. It cites the 12.9 campaign as evidence of private sector stimulus and urges cooperation and lower rates, with contact details for Congressman Williams offices in Warren Youngstown and Washington.
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Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Washington, D.C
De mythologizing Reagan by Marcus D Pohlmann
Pohlmann argues the public is not ideologically conservative and that Reagan had no clear electoral mandate. He cites polls showing opposition to tax cuts and skepticism of his handling of the economy and foreign policy. The piece calls for better candidates and notes declining turnout and trust in government.
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Jimmy Carter
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Better Business Bureau advice on lawn care and tools
The Better Business Bureau advises planning before hiring lawn care specialists and signing contracts. Buy quality tools, choose the right mower by lawn size, and consider safety features. buy bedding plants from reliable nurseries and beware fly-by-night promoters.
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John Moliterno
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Glowing promises amid a tide of grim news
A columnist notes a rare streak of good news as communities seek grants to clean up litter and repair vandalized fourplexes. A wary neighbor warns that without understanding why people trash and wreck, efforts may fail and vandalism could escalate into broader social decay.
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