Balkanization of America is Partly Our Own Faults
Harper’s Magazine columnist Kevin Phillips argues that America is Balkanizing as groups push for rights and government takes on transfer payments. The piece cites affirmative action, gay and women’s rights, and tax policy as widening divides while urging individualism and a libertarian reset.
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Kevin Phillips
Harper's Magazine
America
Frost Belt
Sun Belt
Waldo Frank
James Madison
Anita Bryant
Playboy Magazine
Jimmy Carter
Capitol Hill
Elwood Richardson Named Business Manager
Elwood Richardson was appointed business manager with The Jim Mills serving as managing editor, announced Sunday, May 14, 1978. The designation reinforces leadership in the newspaper’s operations and editorial oversight.
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Elwood Richardson Business Manager
Jim Mills
Afghanistan in the Spotlight After Coup and Communist Rise
The Afghan capital Kabul becomes a headline word after a bloody military coup in which President Daoud is killed. Nur Mohammad Tarrakhi leads the military council now ruling with quick Soviet recognition as Afghanistan enters a new era amid Cold War tensions.
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India
South Pacific
Mohammad Daoud
Nur Mohammad
Tarrakhi
Military Revolutionary Council
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Noise Regulations Target Street Motorcycles
EPA hearings aim to cut motorcycle noise with rules reducing engine racket in street cycles by 55 to 75 percent by 1985. Off road bikes and home modifications draw most complaints as riders test around neighborhoods. The agency seeks common ground to keep fun while lowering sound.
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
City pool plan sparks fizz as slide idea pops up
A city plan to spend about a million dollars on a Smith Park pool with a wave machine meets objections over a swim slide near North Verity Parkway. The designer threatens to relocate to Franklin, suggesting cheaper options like large twisting slides. A mother on Aid to Dependent Children relief laments cut benefits and food stamp rejections at a bakery, describing hardships.
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Verity Parkway
Franklin
Podiatrist Labels Shoes By Psychosexual Types
A podiatrist assigns shoes to four female categories Sexy Sexless Neuter and Unisex or Bisexual and four male groups Sensuous Masculine Peacock Eunuch and Macho noting shoes reflect behavioral patterns and lifestyles Insights include sexy high heels strappy sandals and leg clinging boots while sensible shoes appear drab and dull Sneakers and loafers fall into unisex.
High lettuce prices stir a wartime style street debate
A New York supermarket scene unfolds as iceberg lettuce soars to costly levels. A produce manager cites weather, wholesalers, and market forces driving the shortage and price jumps. Consumers vent frustration while experts warn prices may drop in weeks.
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Texas
Risle
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East Coast
Ralph Nader
Letters to the Editor urge Butler County dialysis center
A Middletown reader group calls for a county wide dialysis center with rides for patients to Cincinnati and Dayton. They accuse Middletown Hospital of blocking dialysis services and press for federal funding and political action, citing Rep. Thomas Kindness. The note notes hospital systems in Butler County are studying feasibility with CORVA but offers counterpoints from the editor.
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Dayton
Middletown Hospital
Butler County
Thomas Kindness
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Charles C. Campbell
Elk Creek Community Grange
Marion Jones
Middletown-Eaton Road
Health Planning and Resource Development Association of the
Central Ohio River Valley
CORVA
Residents call for form of Middletown government change
In a May 6 letter Jim Current of 3602 Tytus Ave. argues residents are dissatisfied with city government and urges a voter petition to move Middletown back to a mayor and council form. He also seeks broader senior disability sewer rate relief and inclusion of disabled workers in the ordinance. He notes meetings and 200 calls plus $500 in pledged legal fees, which he did not take. He also praises a cerebral palsied Boy Scout article for demonstrating achievement despite disability.
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