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Amid persistent assertions that President Jimmy Carter is running a “low road” campaign. the Democratic incumbent has been reminded of a statement by the late President Harry Truman on campaign ethics: “You have to appeal to people’s best instincts. not their worst ones. You may win an election by doing the other, but it does… Continue reading Bath Candidates Can Do Better

it’s time for a major assault on the arson epidemic which is taking a sickening annual toll in human litc and property damage. This is pointed up by the tragic example of the costly, wide-ranging Napa County tire which was sct hy a series of cmde lirebombs and destroyed t some three dozen homes and… Continue reading Time for an assault 011 arson

President-elect Ronald Reagan faces a long agenda of seemingly insurmountable challenges, but none is likely to test his administrative. legislative or diplomatic skills as much as taming the federal bureaucracy. The depth and complexity of this case of authority exceeding reason and compassion is never illustrated better than by a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued… Continue reading Bureaucracy Battle Real Test

Avncricans will not forge-t soon Omar Nelson Bradley. the ”Gl’s (leiimil” of World War II fainc and last of the fivestar gem-rals, who died at ago lift of a cardiac arrest. lh;nllcy’s career was long and impressive. but hir placc in military history was assured if for no other accomplishment than his World War ll… Continue reading iimdley Won’tBo Forgotten

Daylight Saving Time from April to October generally has served the nation well. Should Congress now extend DST to eight months as an energy – saving device? ‘1’hat’s a question lawmakers will be debating soon if a request by veteran Democratic Senator Alan Cranston of California is granted. Cranston has introduced (for himself and Sen.… Continue reading Daylight Saving Time Extension Merits Thought

The Space Shuttle C0lumbia’s brilliant performance in its first spaceflight has opened imaginative vistas for application of the technology in a “new era of space conquest.” Never before had astronauts flown a space ship from orbit to an airport landing. The feat has accelerate talk of exfocus more on practical applications – notably defense purposes… Continue reading Spuce Shuttle Spending Wise

Before anyone is too overcome with guilt after the recent spate of national media focus on the holiday plight of fired air traffic controllers, let’s keep a few pertinent facts in mind. Item: Before the Aug. 3 walkout by members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), the starting salary for air controller trainees… Continue reading Air Troffic Controllers Asked for Woes

A statement by Gen. Edward C. Meyer, Army chief of staff, that all but one of the 10 U.S.-based divisions are now at readiness level is reassuring. Less than a year ago, six of the divisions were reported unfit for combat. The Army’s six overseas divisions have been kept in a high state of readiness.… Continue reading Improvements in Combat Readiness Reassuring

President Ronald Reagan’s economic package faces an early showdown in Congress. with prospects of passage apparently brightened by Reagan’s address before a – joint congressional session. ‘ The Democratic’controlled House anticipates a vote next week. Word from conservative elements of the party in.dicates a good-sized block .of Demos will join Republicans in support of ;the… Continue reading Let’s Focus on Goal of Balanced Budget By ’84

ls enough attention being given among global leaders – especially the nuclear powers – to the awesome and devastating effects nuclear warfare could have on the world and the human race? invariably .discussions about nuclear weaponry concentrate largely on cost and effectiveness, declared Rep. William Lehman. DFla. in a statement read into The Congressional Record… Continue reading Nuclear Issue Requires Our Most Diligent Study