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In this era of global tensions. divided loyalties and increasing military vulnerability. an effective intelligence operation is vital to America s foreign policies and defense strategies This has been emphasized from two directions in Washrngtr-n recently William J Casey new director of the Central Intelligence Agency tCIAi was quoted by Washington Report. publication of the… Continue reading An Effective Intelligence Operc1ti0n’s Imperative

Some disturbing trends of voter apathy. particularly among the younger citizens. have turned up in national polls. The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the age of voting eligibility from 21 to 18 – but apparently the young people haven’t been rushing to the polls with the anticipated gusto to exercise their franchise. Sen. Robert… Continue reading Voter Apathy Must End Now

A growing concern over the potential horrors of nuclear warfare is evidenced by frequent statements United States lawmakers enter into the Congressional Record. On a single day recently; , l. Rep. James Weaver. D-Ore introduced a resolution signed by a dozen church officials in Oregon, whose message, in brief, was: “Stop the insanity of nuclear… Continue reading Ncw’s G00d Time for Nuclear Sanity

Should the minimum wage for teenage workers be ower than for men and women with npreageand experience? This question is shaping up as an issue for ggnew C0 niteues in anuary. The minimum wage will climb from the present $3.10 an hour to $3. next, mo $E’&.Y;%PEE0!6MQEmul3Sen. Orrin Hatch, RUtah, who will become new chairman… Continue reading Wage Proposal Has Merit

Should the House of Representatives reestablish its Committee on Internal Security to strengthen congressional oversight in dealing with crime and terrorism? Or can existing committees N provide the necessary supervision? t Citing rampant terrorism abroad and recent bomb incidents in this country, Rep. John M. Ashbrook, R- hio, has called for passage of legislation to… Continue reading Now’s Time for Someone to Tackle Terrorism

By N. LA VtHL CHRISTENSEN Scripps League Newspapers George Washington, as commander-in-chief of American forces in the Revolutionary War, wrought miracles in achieving victory over the powerful British to secure the liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of independence. But. as events proved. Washiag1no,was,more a “naan of peace” than of war. More as a statesman than… Continue reading Washington ‘man of peace’

Sparked by the assasslnatlon attempt agalnst Presldent Reagan, an lmpendlng drlve in Congress for tougher handglm control leglslatlou already has conslderable momentum, judglng hy utterances from lawmakers, Slnce the March 30 attack on t.he Presldent and others, many have spoken out for new leglslatlon. On the other hand, lawmakers wlth acontrary vlew have let it… Continue reading ASSGSSihG1iOH G’H9ITIpT SbCII’kS COI’lgI’9S$ik)HGI hOI’1dgUI’l CODTTOI

Many traditions contribute to the special warmth. joy and enchantment of the Christmastide. including the spiritual meaning, the Christmas tree, gift-giving, carolnng. and musical and literary clasl..et’s focus. on a few literary contributions associated with the season. New Testament accounts, of course. tell of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and the dramatic evans… Continue reading The words of Christmas can
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‘ Billions of federal dollars are lost each year through fraud, abuse, waste, and error. Sen. James R. Sasser, DTenn. is authority for that rather shocking statement. Member of the Senate Appropriations. Budget, and Governmental committees, Sasser made the assertion in the closing days before Congress’ election recess as he discussed tightening government accounting operations.… Continue reading Fiscal Faults Neecl Correction

How fares the new Anthony dollar’? Apparently not so well. judging by a statement Rep. Frank Annunzio. DIll. has read into The Congressional Record. Annunzio offered a tongue – in – cheek idea for ultimately turning a profit from the slow-moving coins after noting that millions of Anthony Dollars now are collecting dust in mint… Continue reading Anthony Dollar Frienclless