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Legislation to bolster protection of law enforcement officers and firemen has been proposed in Congress. HR 2069, introduced by Rep, C. W. (Bill) Young, R-Fla. would make it a federal offense to assault a law officer or firefighter during the course of official duties. Young echoed the indignation of Americans in the attack on President… Continue reading Low Enforcement Protection Bill Merits Hearing

In talk of nuclear weapons and warfare. we hear too little of the threat to humanity .. .the devastation of life and health an attack would inflict on mankind. Defense people and laymen speak nonchalantly of megaton and nuclear warhead counts. the proposed MX system, and the possibility of countless missiles streaking between the U.S.… Continue reading Nuclear Warfare’s the Greatest Health Hazard

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision upholding male-only draft registration has prompted both praise and criticism. Aside from the public reaction, however, the ruling has affirmed a key constitutional point – the extensive authority vested in Congress on matters of public policy. . With three dissenting votes, the court concluded Congress may exclude women from… Continue reading Supreme Cour1’s Draft Ruling Affirms Key Point

August 12 marks the 20th anniversary of the infamous Berlin Wall which free nations can only view as a monument to tyranny and deprivation of liberty. The 29-mile concrete and wire barrier along the border between East and West Berlin was erected in 1961 by the East German govemment to halt large numbers of East… Continue reading Berlin Wall Has Blocked Freedom for 20 Years

The White House rebortedly is raising the possibility of not filling the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Human rights or even abolishing the Human Rights Bureau – and the idea is not without merit. The Reagan Administration’s nominee for the position having been shot down, confusion and uncertainty permeate the human rights scene.… Continue reading How Vital Human Rights Post?

l 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: g 1. 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… Continue reading Now’s Good Time for Nuclear Sanity

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