Marshall Views Spark Senate Confirmation Debate
The editorial rebukes University of Texas economist F Ray Marshall after his Senate confirmation as labor secretary, arguing his support for strong federal power and reform of union rules would curb individual rights. It criticizes his stance on right to work repeal and common sites picketing and questions military unionism, urging senators to oppose the appointment.
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Ford Budget Seeks Tax Cuts Amid Surplus Debate
The Ford plan argues for tax cuts starting in 1980 to hold personal rates steady, while trimming $12.4 billion in programs to push toward a surplus by late 1980. It calls for restraint on outlay growth and broader off budget agency scrutiny to curb federal spending.
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Carter Faces Tight Budget Deadlines and Limits
James J. Kilpatrick analyzes President Carter’s 1977-78 budget constraints. Most of the $440 billion outlay is uncontrollable, with 75 percent already set by programs like Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits. Fiscal room is limited as he must balance promises with a legal timetable.
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Letters to the Star Editor reflect postwar amnesty debate and working wives
The letters discuss amnesty for deserters and patriotic duty, include Irvin L. Neville’s WWI letter home, and respond to a Winchester Evening Star article about domestic labor. Signatories from Winchester address working wives and household roles, defending multitasking women.
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