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Should a student who refused compliance with the draft registration be allowed federal funds to assist with his education? The Daily Herald doesn’t think so and supports Sen. S.l. Hayakawa, R-Calif., Secretary of Education T.H. Bell and others now seeking to withhold federal education aid from any eligible student refusing to register. Selective Service recently… Continue reading No Draft Registraticn,N0 Benefits For Education

Shouldn’t teachers and boards of education try harder to settle contract disputes before school begins? Is enough thought being given to whether a strike is necessary and justified? Do the rights of the upils receive enough conslderation? Today more than 300,000 students across the nation are out of the classroom because of teacher strikes in… Continue reading Teachers Owe Students an Education

“We are told that in the days of ancient Rome everyone said how beautifully Cicero spoke. But when Demosthenes spoke, the people said. ‘Let us march.”‘ And so it is with John J. Rhodes. He was never a spellbinding orator; but when he talked, people listened. That’s quite a tribute to the U. S. Representative… Continue reading Colleogues Loud John Rhodes

“Let’s forget about party politics and take a look at how our country got into this fix and what we can do to get her out of it.” President Reagan made this statement in his address to the nation on the economy-and as you listen to campaign rhetoric from both sides you realize his idea… Continue reading Parties Are Both to Blume

Arbitration, which dates back to ancient Rome as a technique for settling disputes, is being advocated as a widening alternative to “going to court” in certain non-criminal cases. Use of professional arbitrators, Chief Justice Warren E. Burger told 2,000 business leaders at the U. S. Chamber of Commerce’s recent 70th annual meeting, “will not supplant… Continue reading Arloitrotion Could Empty Courts

Afghanistan Day, to be observed March 21, will be a good opportunity for the world community to express support of the people of tiny Afghanistan who are waging a valiant fight against Soviet oppression. Appropriately, the observance coincides with the date when the Afghan peo ple traditionally observe the beginning of their new year. The… Continue reading Afghanistan Needs Our Support

We take a lot of pride in the beauty of Utah Valley’s neighborhoods, and justifiably so. But drive through the cities, and you’ll find evidence of “summer doldrums” in many areas – yards grown shabby out of need for weeding. pruning and general cleanup. In some cases you see a slackening in civic pride that… Continue reading Beat Doldrumsz Spruce Up Yards

It may not be the signal for unrestrained cheers. but the fact that “Tax Freedom Day” comes five days earlier this year at least offers a glimmer of hope on the tax front. May 5 is the date to circle. That, says the Tax Foundation, Washingtonbased research organization, will be the time when the average… Continue reading Wednesduy’s Tux Freedom Day

By WESLEY G. PIPPERT WASHINGTON lUPlt – It was an unusual reception even by Capitol standards. The honorees were brought together by their problems – and they laughed about them. Sen. Robert J. Dole. R-Kan,. former Republican national chairman. Rep Tony Coelho, D-Calif . chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Sen Daniel loouye, D-l-fawaii.… Continue reading A Fete for Disabled Congressmen

The harmonious chord which President Reagan struck with many congressional leaders in announcing his economic development program for Central America and the Caribbean indicates a supportive mood in the legislative branch. The major Test apparently will be reluctance to expand foreign aid appropriations in view of budget problems and heavy red ink spending. The concept… Continue reading Congress Likes Caribbean Plan