Labor Department feud sidelined apple harvest crisis
Apple growers faced a costly clash with the U S Labor Department over labor recruitment for a near record 10.7 million bushel harvest. Puerto Rican workers were imported after court wins by growers but many found the work brutal atop tall ladders with limited pay and training. The editorial urges department reform and possible congressional action to avoid repeating the feud next year.
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The Chosen Ones and the Senate Office Building
An editorial argues the new Senate office building in Washington has grown from functional to extravagant with tennis courts and pools. It notes House rejection of a 32 million dollar increase, contemplates contingency plans for more buildings, and likens the project to the Taj Mahal while calling senators the chosen ones who deserve the palace.
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Peace in the Middle East at Camp David Pressed by Public Scrutiny
The article analyzes the clash between diplomacy and publicity after Camp David, detailing how Carter Begin and Sadat faced press questions. It notes Begin's background briefing and Sadat's open embassy press conference, highlighting unresolved differences and the fragile hope for a continuing peace process.
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DFL Purity Test Weighs On Minnesota Politics
Hubert Humphrey’s legacy looms as the Minnesota Democratic Farmer-Labor Party faces growing left-wing demands for ideological purity. Rep. Don Fraser loses to Robert Short in a primary, while Wendell Anderson and Rudy Perpich seek to avoid liberal challenges as Republicans field Durenberger and Boschwitz. The party grapples with internal rifts, uneasy desertion risks, and a wary electorate ahead of November.
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Federal corruption exposed with GAO estimate of thefts
The GAO warned fraud and graft drain up to 10 of 250 billion yearly government expenditures with losses in HEW Medicaid schemes and unemployment benefits. Jay Solomon led GSA probes revealing plea deals and improper charges. Senate aims to form a joint strike force with Justice to curb stolen funds and assets.
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Viewpoint and Open Forum Guidelines for Letters
The Winchester Evening Star invites signed Letters to the Editor with name address and phone, up to 350 words. Viewpoint is a regular reader opinions forum, and Open Forum is a guest column 500 to 750 words. Contact Editorial Page Editor at 667 3200 for Open Forum ideas.
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