Brotherton plan merits study for Elyria sanitation
Opinion piece urges Elyria City Council Public Safety and Environment Committee to hear George Brotherton’s proposal to private handling of garbage to cut costs. It notes current rate hike to 4 dollars monthly and the department’s union staff, equipment, and subsidies. It argues the city should aim for a self supporting utility and could absorb workers if privatized.
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States warn on driver licensing amid court rulings
Courts across the nation signal tighter scrutiny of licensing practices. A Wisconsin examiner faces negligence claims after approving a license for a very heavy woman. Iowa loses a $235 suit when a released mental patient with a license caused an accident. Nevada settles for $35,000 after a fatal crash by a licensed driver with prior DUI convictions. An insurer cautions that officials may be held liable if they fail to act promptly to revoke licenses. Ohio agencies struggle to enforce suspensions, raising the risk of damages.
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Richardson Faces SEC Probe Fallout and Ford Ploys
Washington secretary of commerce Elliot Richardson, once seen as a Republican stalwart, now faces scrutiny over his attack on the SEC while heading a task force on foreign bribery. The clash shakes ties with SEC Chairman Roderick Hills as Ford pressures New Mexico on pest control to secure delegates, amid ongoing political maneuvering for 1980. Separate notes reveal California Governor Jerry Brown’s nationwide Democrat dossier, and ethics investigators questioning Elizabeth Ray about Capitol Hill sex exploits.
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Carter's Four Goals Shape a Carteresque Campaign
Carter outlines four major aims at Madison Square Garden aimed at unifying the nation, framing a detailed policy platform, expanding congressional support, and making foreign policy a central issue with bipartisan appeal. He plans to engage Congress early, build a cooperative climate in Washington, and maintain cross party dialogue.
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Hypocrisy in capital punishment and deterrence debate
A columnist argues against capital punishment, decrying the hypocrisy of executions and the justice system. He cites racial and gender disparities on death row, urges public executions for deterrence, and advocates swift, relentless punishment with punitive measures like tattooing recidivists.
Arafat in trouble as Syria backs Lebanon intervention
Syria's Assad has built a coalition behind its Lebanon action, threatening to radicalize the PLO and undercut Arafat's leadership. Arafat's failure to rally pro-Western Arab states risks elevating radicals, while a harsh PLO could shrink regional war prospects if isolated by Arab powers.
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