Editorial on stress from pollution and Three Mile Island
This column weighs the mental toll of industrial pollution, Three Mile Island fears, and the Love Canal disaster. It notes how uncertainty fuels stress, affects families, and may outpace physical damage, while questioning media exaggeration and litigation factors.
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Love Canal
Science Magazine
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Three Mile Island
Constance Holden
Hooker Chemical Co
Ramsey Clark Bravely Escalates Iran Hostage Crisis Talk
Ramsey Clark accuses the Iran operation of being lawless and blames former U.S. leaders who supported the shah. He proposes a swap involving the hostages, provoking Iranians who heckle in response. The piece doubts his impact and questions if the travel ban will be enforced.
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Ramsey Clark
Iran
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Clark
Hanoi
Solar water heater costs and performance in early systems
Around 1900s solar energy gear supplied hot water for homes in the South and Southwest. We bought five complete kits from prominent brands of 1978, designed for a three-person New York City household using much hot water. Variations in collector size and tank capacity led to different performance. none included roof mounting hardware, and guidance was inconsistent.
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Southwest
New York City
Simple truth is military must receive higher pay
Registration is not synonymous with a military draft. A draft may be coming, but paying draftees current wages risks screening out the bright and pushes many into resentment. The 13th Amendment condemns involuntary servitude, and patriotism will rely on strong motivation rather than coercion. World War mobilization shows a united public can reach goals without drafts.
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Air Force recruitment crisis hinges on pay and retention
Brig. Gen. Keith McCartney warns that an all volunteer force faces retention problems despite solid recruit quality. Pay lag and rising living costs depress civilian comparison, fueling discharges and flight from service. Congressional action and a clear line between registration and the draft are urged.
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McCartney
Iron Gate
Air Force Association
New York
McCartney Can
Bobby Burns
Air Force
Washington, D.C
Metzger Wins California Race Amid White Supremacy Campaign
Column discusses Tom Metzger winning the 43rd California congressional race, fueled by white supremacist messaging. It notes Harold Covington’s NC vote and critiques media coverage. The piece juxtaposes Metzger’s public notoriety with ongoing racial tensions and the country’s celebrity culture.
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National Socialist Party of America
North Carolina
Covington
California
Ku Klux Klan
Tom Metzger
Sacramento
Metzger
United States Congress
San Diego
Imperial
Riverside
San Diego County
Edward Skagen
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The passage debates political ideology and social dynamics, critiquing mass movements, individual liberty, and the motives behind blame. It quotes Colby on simplifying complex problems and notes skepticism toward sociology as a field. It reflects on midlife shifts, fame, and parental influence on children’s schooling.
Cleaning up act essential to becoming closer to God
Dear Y L explains that a close, consistent relationship with God is possible for believers. He urges prayer to reveal hindering sins, habits, relationships, attitudes, and motives that harm one’s witness and walk with Him.
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DR. Graham
Y. L
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Turn from earthly sins and seek Christ through Bible study
Billy Graham urges confession of sexual immorality and greed, then turning to God via Bible study, prayer, and Christian fellowship. He emphasizes reading the Bible, praying with thanks and praise, and joining believers to grow closer to Christ. Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate
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Billy Graham
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
Entrapment Defense Notes From Court Ruling
A motorist was freed after police entrapment claims led to charges of bribery being dismissed. Courts say entrapment is hard to prove and police may not plant the idea, only provide opportunity. Supreme Court cites stealth and strategy as police weapons with a line between traps for the unwary innocent and the unwary criminal.
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Supreme Court
Will
Vicki Jansky writes cookbooks from a mom’s view
Minnetonka mother Vicki Jansky, not a natural cook, authored two cookbooks including The Taming of the C A N D Y Monster inspired by her children’s sweet cravings. She urges balanced diets and practical choices rather than strict limits. She speaks of sharing, love, and gracious speech in communication.
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Reader's Contact for Reader Feedback at New Castle News
The New Castle News lists Executive Editor Len Kolasinski as the Reader's Contact for complaints about news reports. Readers are invited to call or mail with concerns.
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New Castle
Len Kolasinski
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