Limiting Freedom Through Government Costs and Regulations
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici argues government at all levels drains resources and limits freedom through taxes and costly regulations. He notes vast national wealth in energy minerals and labor, but warns subsidies and dependence on government programs erode individual autonomy.
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U.S
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
America
Sen
Domenici
United States
SEC
New York Stock Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
Needham
Food and Drug
Charles Edwards
Becton- Dickinson Company
Richard Simpson
Welfare for the Rich or Poor: Pay Raises in Washington
A political column rails against a federal commission proposing pay hikes for Congress and cabinet members. It argues the raises cost taxpayers and glosses over inequality, noting many leaders earn far more than average citizens and criticizes elite living in Washington while demanding accountability from the new administration.
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Federal Commission
Congress
Washington
Sans Souci
Georgetown
Commission
Heinz
Jimmy Carter
Public praise for postal worker delivery service Roswell
Wayne Adams writes from 1110 S. Main St praising Larry Ferns on Rural Route 2 Box 69 A for courteous mail delivery and doorstep package drops during his wife’s illness, noting the effort reflects well on the Roswell community.
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Larry Ferns
Roswell
Wayne Adams
Main St
Prices rise and inflation worries voiced by reader
Mrs. Bernice Kriebs from Kenlea Drive says price hikes burden shoppers and Social Security households. She predicts a Carter administration prize freeze may not curb soaring costs and asks how large families can cope with ongoing inflation.
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Bernice Kriebs
Kenlea Drive
Barbours Return From Osteopathic Convention in Denver
Dr. L B Barbour and wife have returned from a three day osteopathic convention at the Broadmoor Hotel Denver Colorado. They describe the program as good and the speakers as varied. Roswell Mayor Lake Frazier remains silent on future political plans amid Albuquerque visit and reporter questions.
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L.B. Barbour
Broadmoor
Denver
Colo
Barbours
Roswell
Lake Frazier
Apodaca Warns On Tax Cuts Amid Budget Talk in New Mexico
Governor Jerry Apodaca cautions lawmakers about rushing tax relief while a $67.7 million unappropriated surplus looms. He favors targeted relief without depleting the general fund and prioritizes boosting per capita income and education spending. He also discusses state employment, pay raises, and potential PSC and HSSD leadership changes including a possible move by Lithgow.
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New Mexico
Apodaca
United States
Senate
Aubrey Dunn
D Alamogordo
John Rogers
Los Alamos
SFC
Glen Gates
Clarence ‘Porky
Lithgow
PSC
HSSD
Fernando C. DeBaca
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
State Motor Vehicle Department
C. DeBaca
State Highway Department
Albuquerque Public Schools
College of Santa Fe
Joan Ellis
State
Energy Resources Board
Eileen Grevey
Don Oschwald
Maxine Gerhart
Grevey
Washington
Henry Jackson
Paul Becht
Albuquerque
Regulators and Regulated: A Washington Open Secret
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten expose how regulators wield vast power over railroads airlines gas and electricity while executives move between industry and government. The piece cites examples from the ICC CAB FPC SEC and others highlighting revolving doors and lingering conflicts of interest.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
Federal Power Commission
The Uncollege Proposal by Rob Bascomburger
Rob Bascomburger argues for an institution called the uncollege to counter unemployment among educated youth. He envisions four years of diseducation followed by detraining to produce workers unfit for high skill roles, funded by parental loans, with staff called stupidifiers and a focus on nonskills to curb employability and encourage labor force entry.
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Uncollege
Incollege
America
Mint
Enterprise
Rob Bascomburger
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