Hypocrisy on Campus Speakers Sparks Fee Controversy
The essay argues that campus invitations to controversial figures reveal selective outrage and economic motives. It notes John Dean and Ron Ziegler facing high appearance fees at Boston University and Michigan State, while defenses of free speech clash with fees and public funding limits. The piece critiques liberal responses and questions the positive notion of academic freedom.
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Boston University
Ziegler
Michigan State
Dean
John Dean
Academia
New York Times
Tom Wicker
Angela Davis
Abbie Hoffman
Imamu Amiri Baraka
Social Security reform urged amid looming fiscal crisis
Economists warn Social Security faces bankruptcy as trust funds at 45.9 billion fall short of a true reserve. Projections say reserves could be exhausted within 15 years if deficits grow, with inflation and recession threatening payroll tax collections. Policymakers urged to remodel the program or risk a welfare outcome for seniors.
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Congress
Social Security
Stagnation of riches and a plea for common sense finances
A reader argues the US economy suffers from a stagnant abundance and debt, urging deeper understanding of money and a spiritual approach to happiness. The letter cites high GNP, government debt, and calls for objective financial thinking.
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Dick Farnsworth
Young St
U.N. Aids Cure Question Sparks Global Disaster Debate
A U.N. official proposes funding a research program to cure natural disasters such as earthquakes hurricanes and floods, potentially diverting funds from immediate needs. The piece notes disaster deaths dwarf rulers and soldiers and cites air quality rankings among U S cities with Miami and San Antonio highlighted.
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New York
The
U.N
California Legislators Win Silly Crown Over New Jersey
John Pinkerman reports that California and New Jersey legislatures feud for the title of the silliest lawmaking body. California leads with holiday pay quirks, taxi favors for tipsy lawmakers, and drunken driving jokes, while New Jersey faces a court-ordered trial over Sen. Alene St Ammond's expulsion.
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Copley News Service
New Jersey
California
Senate
Alene St. Ammond
Cherry Hill
Sacramento
William Kinney
Capitol
Antibib Democrats
Middletown News Journal Publication Details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists pricing for weekday and Sunday newsstand copies, home delivery and motor route rates, mail subscriptions, and advance payment terms. It notes post office classification and the 1857 founding of the publication.
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News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
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