Federal Pension Reform Should Repeal 1 Percent Kicker
The editorial argues repeal of the 1 percent kicker on federal pensions, a inflation bonus boosting benefits beyond living cost rises. It notes $1.6 billion paid so far and at least $11.2 billion projected, benefiting Congress retirees, civil service, military, foreign service, and CIA retirees. It explains how a 3 percent CPI rise triggers a 4 percent pension boost, with repeated add-ons, and calls taxpayer lobbying for reversal despite House vote 331 to 64 in favor of repeal, while noting parliamentary hurdles ahead.
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Congress
Foreign Service
CIA
Old Rules Prevail In Thunderstorm Safety
A vintage advisory urges seeking shelter inside buildings or vehicles during violent storms and avoiding phones. If stranded outdoors, move away from water and metal objects, drop to one knee with head down, and minimize contact with the ground. The piece underscores lightning’s danger and simple safety steps.
The Wrong Shoe for Driving Palma
The Israelis rescued hostages at Entebbe in a bold commando operation hailed as heroic, conducted with unwavering control despite lacking leverage. The piece praises their calculation and courage, contrasts it with democracies’ heroism, and notes Idi Amin’s betrayal as the crisis narrowed.
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Palma
Entebbe
Uganda
Earth
Israel’s Air Force Heroic Rescue of Hostages
The piece hails Israel’s swift air operation against Amin’s hijackers as a turning point, arguing it showed courage, planning, and surprise while boosting national morale. It contrasts with Britain and France, urges collective action against piracy, and calls America to redefine resolve and national purpose for a new era.
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Amin
Kenya
Nairobi
Uganda
Paris
London
Israel
RAF
Britain
America
Honeymoon of Milt Goldstandt Ends With Quiet Return
Milton A. Goldstandt an 80 year old Florida financial consultant and his wife Dorrie embark on a Las Vegas honeymoon. She bets while he enjoys golf and luxuries, receiving lavish invites from the city’s hotels. The trip ends with a reflective kiss to his mother-in-law as they return home.
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Milton A. Goldstandt
Mark Goldstandt
Hallandale
Florida
Dorrie
Las Vegas
Milt
Goldstandt
the Dunes
Casino de Paris
New York
Hilton
Liberace
Betsy McWilley
Milton
New Union Plaza
Gold- Sstandt
Stony’s
Hockshop
Stony
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Corrie
Oil divestiture folly blocks cross energy progress
A columnist argues against both vertical and horizontal divestiture proposals targeting oil firms. He notes coal and uranium interests are often interlinked with oil companies, and that cross ownership spurs tech progress in refining, gas extraction, and slurry pipelines. He cites Continental Oil’s coal and uranium investments and stresses energy diversification helps future fuel options.
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Pauline
Bing
Bang
Biff
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Texas
Louisiana
Only In Oklahoma Briniee’s Backstory Sparks GOP Angst
C A Pearce, the penitentiary officer who brought Briniee back, can tell a tale of going to the grocery store to fetch an escapee. Oklahoma’s Republican convention delegates are pledged to vote for the party nominee, but a Reagan absence could push voters to wear black armbands. Tulsa County gaining new voting machines may force the GOP to rethink its strategy for the next U S Senate race.
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C. A. Pearce
Briniee
Okalhoma
Ronald Reagan
Tulsa
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Alfred Wallace
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Sertonet Star Field Newspaper Syndicate
Democratic National
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Max Lerner
LOS Angeles Times
Gen. Amin
Bob Barrossa
Jean Magowan
Jim Brann
Union Plaza
Jim Bishop
Eugene
Ore
Register-Guard
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Occidental Oil
Island Creek Coal
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