Milking the taxpayers in Maricopa County salary debate
Editorial questions county pay raises after Supervisor George Campbell flags multiple increases. He finds 60 day probation hikes and promotions behind 25 to 30 percent raises, urging equitable salaries, adherence to plans and budgets, and denouncing subterfuge that inflates costs to taxpayers.
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Maricopa
George Campbell
Campbell
The Wise Sum Up Each Day and Learn
An elderly friend explains daily learning fuels vigor and enthusiasm. He learns from books, nature, and diverse conversations, especially with his wife after many years of marriage. Their exchange keeps life engaging and could guide younger couples.
Carter Aims to Cut Details in Second Year
Inside Report says President Carter plans to reduce the in-basket and delegate more desk work. He hopes less paper, more priorities, with Mondale to set next year's agenda, amid concerns over staff, tax reform, and overlong study of programs.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Carter
Oval Office
Jimmy Carter
Isj Aw
Mr. Carter
Capitol Hill
White House
Charles Kirbo
Georgia
Ford
Camp David
Treasury
Congress
Kirbo
Bert Lance
Mondale
Mailbag Bus Rider Finds Many Benefits
A reader credits a Valley shift to public transit for better health, lower costs, and less stress. The note praises walking to bus stops, relaxing on rides, saving gas, avoiding impulse buying, and eliminating parking hassles while encouraging others to try bus travel or car pooling.
Progress Invites Brief Signed Letters to Editor
The Progress asks readers to send short letters no longer than 300 words. Signed submissions are preferred and should be typewritten to be ready for publication.
ACLU Opposes Santa Displays in Rhode Island Schools
Rhode Island ACLU executives warn that public school classroom Santa displays may violate the First Amendment by implying government endorsement of Christian beliefs. The debate centers on symbols linked to Christmas such as Santa Claus, trees, crosses, and menorahs as potential religious sponsorship in schools.
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John D. Lofton JR
Washington
Rhode Island
American Civil Liberties Union
City of
Providence
ACLU
Santa Claus
UPI
Michael Dollinger
Dollinger
Santa
Alexis de Tocqueville
America
U.S
Peter Berger
Apollinaire
Marquis de’Sade
Equal scrutiny urged for all oppressors in Africa and South Africa
An Evening Bulletin editorial faults U N and U S policy for singling out South Africa while ignored abuses in Uganda under Idi Amin. It urges a universal arms embargo and immediate action against both regimes for brutal treatment of blacks and political opponents, citing Stephen Biko and broader human rights abuses.
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Uganda
United Nations
U.S
South Africa
Amin
United States
Stephen Biko
John Vorster
Evening Bulletin
Philadelphia
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