Unionization debate grips military loyalty and readiness
A Gallup poll shows 74 percent oppose military unionization, 13 percent favor, 13 percent undecided. The piece argues unions threaten discipline, readiness, and the purpose of a mobile, well equipped armed force. The editorial maintains the two million service members should remain nonunion to protect national defense.
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Gallup
U.S
Big boost planned for earthquake research funding
Congress aims to double federal funding for earthquake prediction and related research with over 200 million dollars across three years. The plan splits funds between the US Geological Survey and the National Science Foundation, with aims to apply findings to practical programs. Support comes from California and South Carolina lawmakers, plus Presidents Ford and Carter allies, as earthquakes threaten densely populated coasts and fault zones. Public safety debates focus on data use at nuclear sites and potential economic impacts from forecasts.
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National Science Foundation
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California
San Andreas
South Carolina
Woodstock
Charleston
Alan Cranston
San Fernando Valley
Cranston
Ernest F. Hollings
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Individual Liberty vs. Social Order
James Kilpatrick argues the Privacy Protection Study Commission highlights widespread credit and data misuse. He cites the Millstone case and notes most individuals remain unaware of dossiers built about them. The piece urges safeguards and warrants, calling for prompt protective legislation to balance liberty and social order.
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Washington
Millstone
Federal Privacy Protection Study Commission
James C. Millstone
St. Louis
Credit-Reporting
Privacy Study Commission
Commission
Signs Save Winchester Tourism Says Letter to the Editor
The Star letter argues road signs attract tourists and boost local dollars in Winchester. It cites Mr. George M. Stoddart on July 1 1977, noting travelers pass through to reach Skyline Drive and the mountains, not to view Winchester itself.
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Signs Equal Dollars
the Star
George M. Stoddart
Star
Winchester
Dirty business of wiretaps fails to curb crime
The piece argues electronic eavesdropping has not significantly reduced crime or protected national security. It cites data from 1968 to 1976 showing most taps targeted gambling and drugs with limited convictions, high costs, and minimal arrests, urging reforms to protect privacy and civil rights.
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Frank $. Hogan
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Herman Schwartz
New York State Commissioner of Corrections
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Field Foundation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Schwartz
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