Welfare and work ethics under Carter era pressures
The editorial notes unemployment at 6.9 percent in September with optimism about yearly gains yet warns October may worsen due to strikes. A Fordham study of 600 New Yorkers finds 90 percent favor work requirements for able-bodied welfare recipients, while 16 percent would choose welfare over disliked jobs. The piece argues for reform of welfare and job matching, urging realism in policy and education to spur real employment rather than endless subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Fordham University
Louis Bolce
Lusen Gray
Congress
Independent, Press-Telegram
Fordham
Tax relief bill stalls as California surpluses grow
The Legislature adjourned without passage of a tax relief measure urged by Gov. Brown. The bill, heavily amended by committees, resembled social tinkering more than tax relief. The California Chamber of Commerce notes spending rose 43 percent, personal income taxes 66 percent, while personal income and inflation grew, boosting calls to simply give money back to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Assembly
Senate
California Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Spits and Spite in Sports Letters to the Editor
Readers condemn spitting at baseball games citing health concerns and youth influence while urging officials to act. A second letter defends parental involvement in education, urging shared responsibility and noting open houses. A third letter condemns a nudist article as crude journalism and calls for moral standards and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert
Borg
Whitworth
Nicklaus
Mayor Clark Defends Over Robeson Column Attack
A reader objects to George Robeson’s October column attacking Mayor Tom Clark. The writer calls Robeson childish and vindictive, plans to attend Clark’s upcoming recognition dinner, and notes the Fourth District long supported Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robeson
Tom Clark
Long Beach
Clark
Mayor Clark
Byington and McDonald ties fuel safety politics feud
Washington criticizes Consumer Product Safety Commission head John Byington for hiring Terzian Associates to polish his image and for a Burger giant tie in. The report notes 150 unsafe products awaiting action and questions use of a government seal in a McDonald safety campaign. Commission officials warn of perceived favoritism and potential abuse of public resources.
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Washington
John Byington
Ifle
Terzian Associates
Carl Tergian
Byington
Michigan
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Terzian
Leex
John
Commission
Burger Chain
McDonald Chain
McDonald’s
Hamburger Connection
R. David Pittle
McDonald's
Pittle
McDonald
The
Headline fairness and accuracy in newspaper editing
A reader objects to a front page headline on a Carter related article, accusing the copy desk of misrepresenting the article’s meaning and delivering an unfair low blow. The letter calls for quality control and accountability for copy editors and press accuracy.
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Carter
Vietnam
Charles Mohr
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Fredie C. Conradi
Mr. Conradi
Black's
St Gant Tespateth
Fice
Ronald McDonald
McDonald and Little
Atlanta
Hallyhoo
Terzlan
Jack Andersen
Black Beach
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Don Oh
Calitorial
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
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