Gas price controls vote blasted as shortsighted policy
The House voted to extend price controls on large natural gas producers, a move critics say protects big interests and delays energy independence. They argue it discourages conservation, preserves cheap gas myths, and burdens small producers and long-term market reform. Senate deregulation is urged as the wiser path.
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Welfare Waste and Federal Control Faces Scrutiny
A status report shows SSI over payments affecting 10 percent of recipients and ineligible beneficiaries at 6.7 million for food stamps. The government estimates losses around 547 million not recoverable. Proposals to federalize welfare aim at improved efficiency.
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Propaganda and Perceptions of a Happy Childhood
An author contrasts adult nostalgia with actual childhood experience, arguing grownups misread aging as happiness while children face learning, discipline, and social cruelty. The piece reflects on family, school authority, and the enduring pull of childhood amid harsh realities.
West's Military Chiefs Reduce Defense Goals
NATO planners privately admit limits to defense power and rethink regional stances. They cite reduced sea lines to Israel and Europe, possible abandonment of Italy Greece and Turkey, and a shift toward an enclave strategy amid Russia’s growing tank fleet and a weakened US Navy.
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Congress OKs Cuba-Soviet Aggression Threats and Alliances
The piece argues the current Congress impeaches Western allies and enables Soviet Cuban expansion in Angola and beyond. It warns Savimbi could fight a long guerrilla war with U.S. arms, while Cuba ties up regional rivals and threatens Panama’s canal and the Monroe Doctrine.
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Inflation hits doctors and diners in editorials
Editors note rising costs in health care and hospitality as examples. Texas Farmer-Stockman cites a week in hospital equaling an hour in a saloon while Lakeview Wise Buys questions how a two pound box of candy could yield five pounds of weight gain.
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Missing millions spark Capitol intrigue in Oklahoma
Within weeks lawmakers learn $80 million and $45 million reportedly go missing. Governor Boren remains calm, quipping that no one should leave the room. he declines to pledge a treasure hunt with the OEA as the budget mystery unfolds during Valentine’s week.
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