American pride faces economic strain and national reflection
An editorial weighs America’s mayhem of wealth, inflation, and cutbacks as governments trim services. It cites Lester R Brown and Hubert Theobald noting shifts in consumption, trade, and inflation. The piece urges a citizen driven revival of founding ideals to meet future challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Ijow
United States
Lester R. Brown
Fortune
Overseas Development Council
World Future Society
Washington
D.C
Detroit
The United Nations at thirty years in world affairs
Editorial notes the UN entering a fourth decade, expanding into energy, environment, population, and space. It highlights funding of nearly 300 million by 3134 member nations, U.S. share, and aid distribution through WHO FAO and IDA. It observes a shift from Western to developing country influence and cites criticisms of General Assembly resolutions and nationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
U.N
World Health Organization
Food Rand Agriculture Organization
International Development Association
Yassir Arafat
Palestinian Liberation Organization
General Assembly
John A. Scali
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Kurt Waldheim
United States
Seals
House Foreign Affairs
Middle East
Populism and Wallace in Alabama Labor Fears
A typed reader letter debates Populism, Governor George Wallace’s stance on Right to Work, and AFL-CIO President George Meany. It argues that the people oppose compulsory unionism and questions Wallace’s true populist posture, noting the politics of labor and big money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Vichig
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Outerbridge Crossing Named for Eugenius Outerbridge
The Outerbridge Crossing linking Perth Amboy New Jersey and Staten Island was named after Eugenius Outerbridge former president of the New York Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Outerbridge
Perth Amboy
N.J
Statensland
Eugenius Outerbridge
The
New York Chamber of Commerce
The Post Office Then and Now Threat to Rural Offices
A reminiscence of the local post office as a community hub where a postmaster shared news and rewards during World War II. The piece notes the post office’s value and contrasts it with a recent GAO recommendation to close 12,000 rural offices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qld
General Accounting Office
Washington, D. C
Rural post offices spark clash over federal plan
A man fighting the proposal warns the shutdown threatens thousands of small communities where the post office often serves as the town’s last business and identity. He questions savings versus quality of education and local life as discussions cite a $100 million yearly saving and contractor replacements. The piece also notes National Park permits for backpackers and an Army Corps contract for a Lake Erie physical model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simon
Accounting Office
PTA
Medical Malpractice Premiums Spark Doctor Discontent
Critics say rising malpractice insurance payments expose systemic flaws in medicine. Doctors complain premiums soar, prompting resignations from private practice as actuarial figures drive higher awards and patients push back against perceived self protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wold
Jories
Internal policing urged to curb professional malpractice
The piece argues doctors and lawyers should self regulate to prevent government overreach. It claims ethics on paper differ from practice, urges a proactive internal force to deter negligence and greed, and warns the public wrath will hurt the innocent along with the guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drsco
Drunkenness and sin in biblical perspective by Billy Graham
The author argues that drinking is a sin based on Galatians 5 21 while noting abstinence as a value not a bound rule. He contrasts with the view of drinking as a disease, cites Noah Daniel and his comrades, and appeals to Christ's forgiveness and resurrection power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Castle News
Asd
Ta News Corspigy
Gal
Leer
Phaesack
W. Martbole
Noah
Daniel
Christ
Billy Graham
Populism misused in labor and politics debate
A critical, opinionated piece argues that populism is misdefined by critics like Ramsey Clark and Meany funded by labor money. It cites union contributions to House Education and Labor Committee members and public polling showing support for voluntary unionism, labeling current spending and regulation as inflationary and government-driven. It contrasts 18th century patriots with modern critics, urging precise definitions and accountability in a contentious political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Right
House Education and Labor Committee
Labor Committee
Budget Battles Over Pennsylvania Taxpayer Aid Sparks Tax Debate
Pennsylvania lawmakers spar over a near six billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year. Democratic leaders push a 4.5 billion plan and face a 120 million hole targeted for nonpublic school aid. Critics warn the gap would require tax increases or program cuts, highlighting entrenched bureaucratic and special interest pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
House of Representatives
Rank and Ile
House
K. Leroy Trvis
Pitsburgh
Shapp
Irvis
House Appropriations Committee
Stephen Wojdak
Philadelphia
Martin Mullen
Mullen
Sylvania
Help from the Land and Divine Doors
A reflective ode cites Psalm 212 praising help from the land that made heaven and earth. It notes that help arrives sometimes late or early and often goes unrecognized, framing assistance as a doorway to the Divine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hubert Theobald
Futures Conditional Information Service
Beleve
Little Red School
New Castle
New York City
Los Angeles
National Park Service
Blager
Lawrence County
Army Corps of Engineers
Research Foundation of
State University of New York
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Capiey
Israel
C.K
Opinion Research Corporation
Sheir
Ramsey Clark
Jane Fonda
Britain
Clark
People’s Bicentennial Commission
New York Times
James J. Kilpatrick
FRC
East Indian Company
Mortern
Wyoming
Montana
Ramsly Clark
George VI
Capitol Hill
U.S
Chamberlain
Bical
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!