Labor's paradoxical rise and stubborn divisions in unions
A Ralph Novak overview tracks organized labor from early craft unions to the AFL CIO era, noting broad membership decline, automation pressures, and persistent public and private sector strikes. It highlights the federation's political shift, COPE endorsements, and critiques of complacency amid labor’s evolving legal and social role.
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U. S
General Motors
National Review
Alan Reynolds
AFL- Cio
Afl-Cio
Organized Labor
Teamsters Union
Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Labor Federation
AFL
Samuel Gompers
House of Representatives
Aflcio
Committee On Political Education
COPE
Aflcio Executive Council
Bry
Solomon Barkin
University of Massachusetts Economics
Barkin
Letters to the Editor Question TV Bias and Costs
Readers condemn biased networks and argue that TV time has become prohibitively expensive for major outlets. The correspondents claim media biases inflate costs and distort public discourse.
Letter to the Editor on TV networks and FCC fairness
A reader criticizes major networks for liberal bias and accuses the FCC of failing to regulate fairness. The letter argues the public is a captive audience and urges citizen committees to form in response, calling for stronger oversight of broadcast content.
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Agnew
Sioaionen
FCC
Anti establishment nihilism in public discourse by Kilpatrick
James J. Kilpatrick argues in Nation's Business that a pervasive anti establishment mood and nihilism hinder public discussion. He contends negativism obscures the positive aspects of business and warns against tearing down without constructive building.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Nation's Business
Editorial: Crucial school decision faces Carbondale teachers
Editorial urges care as Carbondale Community High School teachers vote on unionizing. It argues existing salaries and benefits reduce urgency for collective bargaining and warns of higher costs and strained community ties if a union-management split erodes communication and educational decision making.
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Carbondale
Board of Education
CCHS
Illinois
Illinois higher education budget endorses $105.6 million capital plan
The Illinois Board of Higher Education recommends a $105.6 million capital budget for 1974, about $19.6 million more than the prior appropriation, after trimming requests from $254.7 million. The plan emphasizes pipeline projects, bonding through the Capital Development Board, and ongoing board expertise under James Holderman. Governor-elect Walker and the General Assembly will weigh appropriations and line-item veto options.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Daniel Walker
State Board of Higher Education
Walker
Higher Board
State Capital Development Board
James Holderman
Gov. Walker
Moon shots keep lighting public awe and debate
The nation debates the value and priority of the U S manned space program after watching the Apollo liftoff. Americans stay inspired by space exploration and the spirit of adventure, acknowledging the enduring excitement of moon missions.
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U. S
United States
Britain Faces Economic Progress and Social Decline Under Heath
James Reston notes Prime Minister Heath shifts focus from global to national and European issues while Britain grapples with rising prices, labor demands, and social ills. Official data show wealth concentration, crime rise, and higher consumer costs even as health, education, and security improve.
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United States
Soviet Union
China
Britain
Heath
No. 10
Downing Street
Europe
Washington
Nixon
NATO
Heath Governsae
See
Lloyd George
Financial Times
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