Times editorial defends bilingualism while urging English mastery
An editorial rebuttal to critics defends bilingual education as a means to build English-speaking Americans. It argues that multilingualism is desirable, rejects cultural linguistic exclusivity, and cites Quebec and labor markets to support teaching English alongside foreign languages. It emphasizes schools should foster English fluency without erasing native languages.
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Ask the Minister about in law ties and listening
A reader asks for guidance on feeling hurt as a son’s wife dominates attention. The minister cites Mark 10 7 urging a wife to accept her son’s priority to his marriage and recommends maintaining peace through subtle acceptance and loving restraint.
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NRA funds push to defeat gun controls in coming year
The National Rifle Association raises over five million dollars last year and forms a political unit, the Institute for Legislative Action, to influence policy. A confidential study, authored by Remington Arms, portrays its supporters as living in a make believe world, signaling intense lobbying across foreign and domestic policy.
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Farmers' plight and policy critique in Paul Harvey commentary
Paul Harvey argues farmers face persistent price declines and discrimination as farm parity sinks to 1933 lows. He notes declines in prices for beef, pork, and wheat, warns of rising costs and a looming 1977 impact, and advocates stronger farmer organization and action without strikes.
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Willow Springs History and Legends Near Tehachapi
Willow Springs south of Tehachapi holds rich lore and historic visits by Padre Garces in 1770 and Jedediah Smith. Fur trappers passed through 1836 1838, the oasis figures in Death Valley party salvation, with battles and giant willows noted. Beale Bishop ownership in 1885, Ezra Hamilton resort 1894, later decline after 1904 school district and Tehachapi Pass rail completion.
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Prosperous New Year Amid Rising Government Business Burdens
The piece cautions that sweeping government regulation and heavy paperwork threaten small businesses. Citing a Senate committee report, it notes 1976 and prior years saw rising business failures, risking jobs and prosperity in a nation famed for opportunity.
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