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‘EngIish’ Amendment Proposal Merits Our Study

.Int.eresting logic lies behind a proposal for a constitutional amendment declaring English as the official language of the United States. Sen. S.I. I-Iayakawa RCalif., who introduced the amendment in the Senate. said the measure is needed ”t0 clarify the confusing signals we have given in recent years to immigrant groups.” The country has gotten along… Continue reading ‘EngIish’ Amendment Proposal Merits Our Study

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Military Draft Debate Imperative

The United States should undertake a reasoned, thorough national debate immediately to reach a consensus on solutions to military manpower problems. And the central issue of debate should be whether we should revive the draft in some form of universal military training to improve preparedness. The issue has been moving toward the front burner for… Continue reading Military Draft Debate Imperative

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Beware the Special Interests

President Woodrow Wilson once said: “The ‘ business of government is to organize the common interest against the special interest.” Rep. Nicholas Mavroules. D-Mass. used that quotation the other g ”specia.l.4x t” and “single-is ‘ ‘ ro apid growth of these groups during the past decade has driven a wedge between elected government and the… Continue reading Beware the Special Interests

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How Vital Human Rights Post?

The White House reoortedlv is raising the possibility of not filling the position of Assistant Secretarg of State for Human ights 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?

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We Applaud Reagan Stance

lt’s possible for everyone to make a lot of “good news-bad news” jokes about the air traffic con-V trollers’ walkout. The bad news is that airlines initially are going to lose money, and for some time. they will have less passenger carrying capacity and less incentive to try for new markets. The bad news also… Continue reading We Applaud Reagan Stance

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Burns o Boost for Bonn, U.S.

A few of President Reagan’s nominess for high federal office have run into trouble at Senate confirmation hearings. That isn’t likely to be the case with Dr. Arthur Bums, esteemed American in the field of economics and finance, selected for the post of ambassador to West Germany. Burns distinguished himself in high level posts in… Continue reading Burns o Boost for Bonn, U.S.

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Bankruptcy Reform BYII Vital

One of the time-honored values in America is a good credit reputation. It’s an asset that works at least two ways – for the individual consumer in gaining credit and for business in general in maintaining a solid, dependable business – customer relationship. It is to protect this type of relationship and eliminate abuses in… Continue reading Bankruptcy Reform BYII Vital

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Abortion Ruling ci Good Move

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows states to require that parents be notified “if possible” when their teenage daughters seek abortions. But it could have wider implications on parental rights and the family as the basic decision – making unit in society. The 6-3 decision upheld a Utah abortion – notification law which requires… Continue reading Abortion Ruling ci Good Move