Welfare reform top issue at governors conference
Editorial urges a single simplified federally funded welfare program with a national minimum and regional cost variations. It criticizes current fragmented standards, advocates federal financing for minimum benefits, work registration for able bodied recipients, and notes potential savings and economic boost from full federalization.
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Congress
Committee For Economic Development
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New York
California
Dan Evans
Washington
Letter writers weigh in on gun rights and civic duties
A Vietnam veteran criticizes gun lobby framing of the Second Amendment and urges defending the Constitution as written. Readers discuss fireworks pollution, city politics, and community aid efforts, praising letters about public interest while condemning vandalism and supporting urban improvement.
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United States of America
National Guard
P-T
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West Side
Progam
Downton
Jack Lowe
Clifford E. Emerick
Carter struggles to win liberal support at convention
Delegates and liberals question Jimmy Carter amid doubts about his stance and religious history. Prominent Democrats like Barbara Jordan McGovern and Wendell Anderson say doubts persist despite primary success. Carter defends himself on Meet the Press and plans more outreach as convention days continue.
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Carpal Orless
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Mike Cohen
New York
Cohen
Sen
Henry Jackson
Ford
ABC
Texas
Barbara Jordan
Jordan
George McGovern
Minnesota
Wendell Anderson
Meet the Press
Xian
Jimmy
Wegner Couple Earns Bicentennial Edition Note
A note celebrates a fine issue and nostalgia for the Bicentennial edition. Bul Pett’s line expresses surprise and hope for years to come, acknowledging Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wegner in the publication.
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Bul Pett
G. H. Wegner
Long Beach
City Hall Bicentennial Ceremony Showed Local Talent
Jeane Kernodle notes a July 4 dedication at the new city hall plaza with a rich display of local talent and excerpts from Patriots in Petticoats. The event proved entertaining and informative, instilling pride in residents.
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Ben Aragon
Laos
Altos Methodist Church
New City Hall Plaza
Dale Dykema Thanks Supporters for Assembly Nomination
Dale Dykema extends thanks to supporters in the Republican Nomination bid for the 58th Assembly District. He commends Independent Press Telegram political editor Bob Houser for coverage and urges supporters to unite for November to seek responsible state leadership.
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Independent, Press- Telegram
Bob Houser
Dale Dykema
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