Long’s plan for tax cuts and spending spark heated critique
The commentary rejects Senator Russell Long’s proposal to raise federal spending by 15 billion and cut taxes by 10 to 15 billion. It argues temporary stimulus failed before, warns of inflation, and urges lasting measures: affordable credit, support for farmers, housing, small business, and modernization to boost production and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Long
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Long
One Night a Week Family Night Debate
An advertisement urging weekly family night is examined as a simplistic fix for complex family erosion. The piece notes its Mormon roots and argues a broader national effort is needed to rebuild basic family ties amid high divorce, working parents, mobility, and social pressures.
Valuable voice quits Carter's staff
Joe Browder, a top environmental adviser to Carter, left the transition team amid personality clashes. Observers say the move reflects staff tensions rather than policy shifts, with Browder blaming access limits and possible industry pressure on colleagues. Carter remains committed to Browder’s environmental pledges.
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Edward Flattau
Joe Browder
Jimmy Carter
Browder
Carter
White House
Plains
The
Environmental Policy Center
EPC
Washington, D.C
S. David Freeman
Senate Commerce Committee
Kathy Fletcher
Environmental Defense Fund
Denver
Jim Rathlesberger
Congressional Environmental Study Group
Freeman
Texas
Jack Watson
Valdez Narrows Threaten Supertanker Navigation
A secret study for Alaska warns 165,000 ton tankers likely cannot safely pass through Port Valdez Narrows amid 200 mph winds and a rock barrier. Dutch model tests show crashes, near misses, and no US crew experienced enough to navigate the route. Coast Guard officials dispute the findings while planning further analysis.
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Washington
Alaska
Valdez
Netherlands
Port Valdez
Valdez Narrows
Alaskan State Pipeline
U.S
Narrows
Coast Guard
Andy Penn
Soviets deny entry to interreligious American delegation
A U.S. religious delegation of eight Christians and six Jews sponsored by the NCCUSA and the American Jewish Committee was denied visas for a Nov 9 to 17 trip through Poland the Soviet Union and Israel. The group learned on Oct 14 visas were barred for three rabbis and later the full tour was canceled due to a national holiday. The piece argues the incident violates the Helsinki Accord and urges Rep. Fascell to report the breach and for the State Department to protest to Soviet authorities.
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Soviet Union
National Council of the Churches of Christ U
New York
Jacob Javits
U.S. State Department
Dante B. Fascell
D.fla
U.S. Commission On Security and Cooperation In
Europe
Belgrade
Crossword request for larger squares in a small paper
A reader, J. Gregor, compliments the paper for clear type and quality and asks to enlarge crossword squares for easier entry. He praises the paper as one of the best small papers and encourages continued quality.
Community Expresses Gratitude for Food Drive Donations
The Vista del Camino Neighborhood Center thanks Scottsdale residents and letter carriers for their generosity after the Emergency Food Drive on November 20. Donations replenished supplies for needy families as the center serves as the emergency referral source for Scottsdale. Diane Bernardo Center Coordinator.
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Vista del Camino Neighborhood Center
Scottsdale
City of
Diane Bernardo
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Jonathan Marshall
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Hal’ Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
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