Stagflation fears persist as 1979 inflation looms
Economic signals split as inflation climbs near record highs while indexes show decline. The piece discusses the risk of stagflation, the debate over price and wage controls, and support for Carter's 7 percent solution. It notes possible limits of early price hikes and mentions state merit system reforms proposed by Assemblyman Terry Goddin to boost productivity and tighten discipline.
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Carter
Congress
Terry Goddin
Sacramento
San Bernardino
Defectors Reveal CIA Agents Amid International Tension
The United States struggles to prosecute former CIA members who publish agent names. Philip Agee is noted for exposing hundreds of covert operatives. A group with a Washington address released eight alleged Iranian CIA agents and 39 Iranians said to have received CIA info, risking lives and national security.
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U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
Philip Agee
CIA
Washington
Iran
United States
Indoor air claims air may be too clean for health
Paul Harvey Money notes that outdoor pollution gains have been measured as improving while indoor air may be more hazardous. The piece cites EPA relaxations, rising indoor pollutants from stoves, tobacco, cleaners, radon and CO2, plus the need for ventilation codes and home air filters, suggesting some air may be too clean for health.
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EPA
Congress
Institute For Environmental Sciences
Louisiana State University
Havilah’s Boom Era As Kern County’s Early Seat
In 1866 Havilah was the Kern County seat with 147 business buildings and 13 saloons. Merchants crowded a mile-long main street while wagons hauled goods from Visalia or Los Angeles. Prices in the Havilah Weekly Courier include flour 12 dollars per barrel and eggs 62 cents a dozen. Anyone for the Good Old Days?
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Bakersfield
Tules
Kern River
Havilah
California
Kern County
Visalia
Los Angeles
The
Havilah. Weekly Courier
Kern ‘County
COPS California Organization of Police and Sheriffs
A critical look at COPS endorsing liberal and anti crime stances, including opposition to death penalty and harsher penalties. The piece traces COPS origins from PORAC and its split leading to a pro labor, politically active police union known for endorsements shaping electoral outcomes.
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The
American Civil Liberties Union
Prisoners Union
COPS
California Organization of Police and Sheriffs
California
California Peace Officers Association
Police Officers Research Association
PORAC
Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
Charles Oates
Torrance
Jerry Crowley
San Francisco
Police Association
Oates
Crowley
Rick Barrata
California Organizations of Police and Sheriffs
San Francisco Police Association
Long Beach Police Association
Santa
Newfoundland Harp Seais Repulsed 4000 Attackers
Armed with mortars, Harp Seais repulsed 4,000 Canadian attackers near Clearwater Florida. One unknown casualty reported as the assault was halted. Pete Rose announced his return to Cincinnati. Rose was quoted about money not being everything. Philadelphia edition notes the Equal.
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Newfoundland
Harp Seais
SEAIS
Clearwater, Fla
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Rose
Overcoming Fear Through Faith and Practical Steps
A grieving widow is advised that fear has two parts: a normal, precautionary fear and an abnormal, tormenting fear. The remedy combines practical home security with deep faith, citing Luke 8 50 and Luke 10 19 to encourage belief in God's protection and living Christ in daily life for inner peace and empowerment.
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God
Christ
Jesus
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Technology Review
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Philadelphia
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