Journalists group urges standards over community rules
Sigma Delta Chi criticizes the Supreme Court and Congress for failing to set clear moral standards while preserving First Amendment freedoms. The SDX statement cites Hustler v Flynt and notes Ohio obscenity verdicts. It argues standards would not curb free expression and urges revision of the community standards doctrine.
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Supreme Court
Court
Congress
Sigma Delti Chi
SDX
Hustler Magazine
Larry Flynt
Ohio
Flynt
Resident sleuth clears suspects in tool theft case
The resident detective says he cannot name the thief who stole 15000 dollars worth of tools from Banks-Miller Supply Co at Professional Park. He denies it was a West Virginian or anyone under 25, joking that no one in those groups would steal to work.
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Sherlock Watson
Sleuth
Banks - Miller Supply Co
Professional Park
Watson
Victor
Beach Boys
Siem
Charles Laughton
Basil Rathbone
United States Deficit Seen As Global Economic Policy Tool
The United States posted a record April foreign trade deficit of about 2.6 billion dollars, yet view it as supporting dollar strength and global recovery. The piece argues other rich nations like Japan and West Germany should boost imports to aid world trade, while warning against persistent U.S. deficits and urging broader international responsibility.
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United States
Japan
West Germany
Micawber
Germany
Europe
Developing World
Thought For Today Proverb Insight on Generosity
A devotional line cites Proverbs 19 6 noting many seek favor from a generous man and that gifting builds friendship. The brief reflection emphasizes the social power of generosity and reciprocal affection.
Mormon Welfare System Emphasizes Work and Charity
The Mormon welfare model relies on self reliance and charity over government aid. Bishops storehouse commodities and fast offerings fund aid while members provide labor. in 1971 fast offerings reached 8.6 million dollars and about 400,000 work days were logged in 1976. The program aims to keep members off public welfare and preserve dignity through service.
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Jimmy Carter
Church of Jesus of Latter - Day Saints
Ander
May Be Among Driest Months On Record Despite Rain
A reader notes May total precipitation with claims of only about 1.03 inches from official daily records and a single afternoon downpour that emptied the street. The writer questions the completeness of the NWS month report and cites spotty rain across the county including Resaco and Neville Street.
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National Weather Service
Ron Drummond
Daily Tts
Silver Brand
Neville Street
Resaco
May 1930s to 1940s Record Wet? Driest May Since 1930s Notes
Weather observer Mauck records show May totals varying from 1.46 inches in 1941 to 8.27 inches in 1935, with 1943 and 1942 totals in between. The driest May historically occurs in this era, and October 1924 stands as the driest month on record. Forecasts predicted May below normal rainfall, with June expected to improve.
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L. A. Mauck
Mauck
Drummond
Oppressor in My Mind and the Feminist Light
A humorous introspection on resisting and then accepting feminist critique. The narrator details childhood oppression fantasies, contrasts old film era tyrants with modern guilt, and concludes oppression now brings guilt and unworthiness, noting progress has drained the pleasure.
A Tale of Two Stories in Washington Window
Washington window presents opposite narratives from the oil and gas hearings. executives like Joe Blowout press deregulation to defend profits while lawmakers accuse profiteering and fear political fallout. Reps Mossback and Liberal clash over truth and campaign impact as industry backers celebrate access to riches.
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Capitol Hill
Washington
Joe Blowout
Consolidated Oil and Gas Producers of America
Blowout
House
Ways and Energy Committee
Fai
Joe Liberal
D - Ohio
Charlie Mossback
D - la
Welfare reform and fiscal restraint in Carter policy view
The piece compares welfare and income tax systems as fragmented. It notes Carter’s promise not to overspend and his need for months to craft reform with Congress. It cites work requirements for any guaranteed income and the Fed’s restraint as crucial to avoiding inflation or recession.
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South Middlesex
Mass
Daily News
America
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Fifty Years Ago in West Virginia Oil and Gas History
An article by R. M. Lambie notes that oil and gas in West Virginia began around 1808 and later avoided serious conflict with coal mining. It warns that oil and gas operations now pose a grave threat to property and balance with mining.
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West Virginia
R. M. Lambie
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