Reforming Social Security Is a Growing Political Storm
Joan Beck argues Social Security faces myths and flaws that could force steeper taxes or lower benefits as demographics shift. She notes elderly reliance on the system, earnings tests, and spouse versus individual benefits, proposing individual accounts and IRA-like investments to lift yields and trim deficits.
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America
Social Security
Treasury
Once Upon a Vine delights in Beanstalk tale at Saax Bradbury
The play with music dance and signing based on Jack and the Beanstalk runs its last performance today at 2 p.m. at Pollock Street's Saax Bradbury Playhouse. The enthusiastic cast leads children and adults through sight gags upbeat tunes frolic and heartwarming dances offering a feel good experience for all ages.
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Saax Bradbury Playhouse
Pollock Street
Ring Found After Loss at Winn-Dixie Berne Square
A couple from New Bern recounts losing a diamond wedding ring near Winn-Dixie at Berne Square on March 16. Store staff led by assistant manager James organized a careful search and a courteous finder returned the ring Friday, praising Beth Casper and local goodwill.
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Berne Square
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Beth Casper
New Bern
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Forum Sun Journal letter submission guidelines
Submit letters to Forum Sun Journal at P O Box 1149 New Bern NC 28563. Signed letters with author address and number for editor reference may be faxed to 638466. Letters addressed to a third party under 300 words will not be used.
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Change and respect in the modern workplace
A worker recounts an office disruption during a reorganization and a bitter tirade about management. The piece questions motivation, ethics, and the Golden Rule amid ongoing change, urging managers and workers to value civility, personal goals, and mutual respect.
Open Letter to Craven Leaders on Inmate Rehab Exploitation
A Craven County reader denounces leaders for scrapping a drug rehab plan with the department of corrections. The letter accuses officials of exploiting inmates for slave wages, arguing rehabilitation is a humane duty and calls for recall or new compassionate leadership. It urges officials to help inmates avoid crime and to stop cheap labor practices at the landfill. The writer questions political incentives and appeals for action.
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Craven County
Department of Corrections
All Christian Easter Parade urged to share gospel in public
A call to hold an all Christian Easter parade to express faith in public spaces critiques secular limits on religious expression and urges Christians to vote. A parable is scheduled for April 8 at 2 30 p m.
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Christ
Temple
Opposition to HB 10 lottery bill fueled by gambling lobby
Letter from a Raleigh reader condemns HB 10 sponsor Rep Nichols and alleges lawmakers bow to a $300 billion gambling industry. The writer argues the referendum changes would reduce voter thresholds and urges withdrawal of support to curb perceived immorality and political influence.
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Rep. Nichols
Py Becher
Raleigh
Nichols
Reading Fun Day Grows With Volunteer Help At Twin Rivers Mall
The Twin Rivers Council of the International Reading Association hosted the sixth annual Reading Fun Day on March 11 at Twin Rivers Mall. About 135 youngsters from preschool to sixth grade enjoyed story reading face painting and book making with balloons and age appropriate literature. Local sponsors Wendy's Walden Books and Twin Rivers Mall supported the event with balloons books coupons and hosting space as volunteers from the council contributed time and energy.
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Twin Rivers
Walter Williams A Minority View on Corporate Welfare
Walter Williams argues against corporate welfare and welfare policy, asserting federal handouts to IBM, Kodak, Gallo, Tyson Foods, and others distort markets. He cites Reason magazine figures and calls for cutting agencies and privatizing the Postal Service, contrasting with liberal funding for PBS and arts. He warns of corporate lobby influence and questions public support for government subsidies.
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IBM
Hewlett- Packard
Eastman Kodak
Ernest & Julio Gallo
Sunkist
Clinton
Tyson Foods
Reason Magazine
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
At&t
Rockwell International
Xerox
Export- Import Bank
Overseas Private Investment Corp
U.S
Mexico
Heritage Foundation
Vices Corp
National Endowment For the Arts
National Endowment For the Humanities
Oth Zan Cotisno
Take Near Mines
State Justice Institute
PBS
Bell Atlantic
PBS Ery Channel
National Empowerment Television
U.S. Postal Service
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