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
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.
World Future Relies on Nuclecrr Freeze
President Reagan’s invitation to the Soviet Union to join the United States in negotiating an end to the nuclear arms race brought to a head whirlwind of proposals for accomplishing a weapons freeze and cutback. 1 As though everybody suddenly discovered the enormity of the risks nuclear weapons pose for humanity, many freeze andlor reduction… Continue reading World Future Relies on Nuclecrr Freeze
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
wlr, Uiqh Technical College’ Retiring
Wilson W. Sorensen is a man who dared to dream grand dreams for vocational education – and made them come true through his leadership in cooperation with the governor, legislature and others. When he retires next June 30, he will have completed 40 years with Utah Technical College and its forerunner, the Central Utah Vocational… Continue reading wlr, Uiqh Technical College’ Retiring
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
‘Rock of GibroItor’ UdoII’s Worthy of Emulation
Congressional colleagues have called Rep. Morris K. Udall, D-Ariz. ”a Rock of Gibraltar around whom many a great legislative cause has been built” and “another Abraham Lincoln” in wit and compassion. The several eulogies in the House of Representatives marked the 20th anniversary of the Arizonan’s service as a U. S. lawmaker. Udall was elected… Continue reading ‘Rock of GibroItor’ UdoII’s Worthy of Emulation
Time to intensify Arson Legislation
Arson is a serious crime that ought to be addressed with intensity in areas where it becomes a problem. Rep. John Moakley, DMass. says arson – intentionally setting a fire causes almost $6 billion in property damage each year besides jeopardizing thousands of human lives. An article introduced by Moakley into The Congressional Record calls… Continue reading Time to intensify Arson Legislation
Enforce Stronger Penalties for Early Retirement
Early retirement as one of the significant strains on Social Security’s financial structure is sgotlighted in a study by Uta Foundation. private, non-profit research organization. The foundation said that in 1960 more than 75 percent of Social Security benefits newly granted during the year were full benefits signifying retirement at 65 years or later, But… Continue reading Enforce Stronger Penalties for Early Retirement
