Rockefeller pushes bold government role in energy policy
Charles Bartlett notes Nelson Rockefeller’s risky inside stance on energy, arguing ERDA can chart risks while private capital may stall. The piece outlines options from zero growth to subsidies to government-led ownership and nationalization fears, framing a bold Rockefeller proposal as the era’s test.
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Malpractice crisis spurs calls for reform in health care
Doctors strike and price the medical fault problem nationwide as malpractice insurance premiums soar. Legislation stalls and proposals range from no fault systems to fee caps and juror removal, with New York and Ohio considering pools and shared risk to curb costs.
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Ford seeks 5 percent cap on civil service cost of living raises
President Ford urged Congress to limit COLA increases for most federal workers to five percent to curb spending. The House rejected the measure, citing union pressure and concerns about fairness as public workers face inflation while private salaries lag. The WSJ notes civil service job security, rising fringe benefits, and recession resilience in government roles.
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Proposal for presidential election if vice president sits more than a year
Senator John O Pastore outlines a constitutional amendment to require a special election for president and vice president when a vice president appointed under the 25th Amendment occupies the White House with more than one year left in the term. He argues elected leadership is essential and seeks to restore the people’s power.
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Home liaison program aims to curb truancy in Medina County
Marilyn D. Vance urges early prevention through a home liaison role established by the Medina County Board of Education. The program engages home visits with students, families, and school staff to identify causes of truancy and address them before court action becomes likely, stressing elementary intervention to reduce later absenteeism.
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Wake-up call at Medina JVS prompts student questions
A Medina Joint Vocational School student writes to the editor protesting changes in policy. He cites reduced breaks, loss of promised privileges, fee changes, and salary questions for administrators including Mr. Sanford. He urges fellow students to wake up and seek answers.
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