Editorials Question ethical lines in Illinois officials actions
Illinois officials face renewed scrutiny over ethics after past and present leaders profited from stock tied to racing interests and a former secretary of state kept cash in shoe boxes. Lawmakers approved ethics rules for officials and a separate measure demanding newsmen disclose incomes and assets, raising questions about punishment and First Amendment implications.
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Daley's litter watch contrasts with Kilpatrick mockery
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley earns Kilpatrick mockery over a imagined Greece incident yet critics note his courtesy to visitors. The mayor is said to curb litter while driving, sometimes stopping to retrieve discarded newspapers blown by the wind.
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Women federal employees push for better jobs
Women constitute nearly 40 percent of the federal workforce and seek middle management roles with salaries from 17 761 to 31 523. President Nixon backs an executive manpower program directed by Barbara J. Franklin to promote qualified women, with over 600 moved into mid-level ranks since April 1971. The Civil Service Commission also names Jacqueline G. Sutton to head an equal employment opportunity institute to expand upward mobility courses for women. Rent hikes in Washington amplify demands for higher earnings, as retiree group calls for rent rollbacks.
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Parents and buyers warned against poor habits in sales culture
The piece argues that diligent parents who save for their children are disappointed as their offspring spend freely and must work hard. It also says buyers who seek bargains often receive value equal to or less than what they pay, and criticizes polite responses to intoxicated peers and excuses for unsuccessful sales programs.
Our Lovely Land We Don’t Deserve It
A Washington writer laments American ugliness and litter, contrasts tidy Greeks with spoiled U.S. habits, recalls Vice Premier Pattakos tale, and warns that pollution and waste ruin a once beautiful land. He vows Americans became trustees to a lovely country but deserve less.
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Letters to the editor Jail record keeps him down
A 3 year old writer in Long Beach describes six months in jail for a felony and recounts failed job interviews. The letter argues incarceration harms reintegration and calls for fair chances, questioning society and big businesses on second chances.
Transit push gains vocal support in Santa Ana
Terry Winckler notes Gil Bailey backs rapid transit and praises California Christmas Seals groups pushing for transport alternatives. Conservative estimates put a ten year wait after construction approval, urging immediate action despite ACA 16 setback in the Senate.
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Amish Faith Test at Supreme Court on School Law
Wisconsin case centers on three Amish fathers fined for not sending children to public school. Court may settle church state balance as it weighs religious freedom against compulsory education. Article notes Amish lifestyle, resistance to modern tech, and potential national implications.
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