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Initiatives by the United States and the Soviet Union aimed at resumption of strategic arms talks are encouraging to a world deeply concerned by the buildup of nuclear arsenals. President Reagan’s recent proposal for negotiations to reduce intercontinental warhead stocks by a third have brought significant responses from two directions: – President Leonid I. Brezhnev… Continue reading Nuclear Talks Vital to Peace

Congress demonstrated political courage in passing an election-year tax increase totaling $98.3 billion over the net three years, Though controversial in many respects, the measure was widely-regarded as a key step toward economic recovery. President Reagan backed the bill during weeks of intensive lobbying, especially within reluctant conaervaztive ranks of the Republican Party. The victory… Continue reading A step toward recovery

Few scenes in life are more pitiful than that of a family made homeless by fire. Multiply the tragedy by 90 or so times and you get an idea of the proportions of the brush-residential fires in the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura last weekend. The picture grows more sickening when… Continue reading Fires in California Tragic

Approval of an agreement to control shipments of European steel to America should give a long-needed shot in the arm to the ailing domestic steel industry. While the pact’s benefits will have their limits and certainly will be no cure-all, the new arrangement is expected to translate into jobs, improvement in industry stability, and hence… Continue reading Pact Should Help Steelmen

lCongress demonstrated political dourage in passing an election – year tax increase totaling 5%.8 billion over the next three years. Though cont:-overaail in mln! respects, the measure was widely regarded as a key step toward economic recovery. i Preddent Reagan backed the bill trtng weeks of intensive lobbying, g pedally within reluctant conservative ranks of… Continue reading On Closing Those Special Loopholcs

Quality of advocacy, in legal vernacular. means effective presentation of arguments and evidence in the courtroom – vital in the processes of justice and the proper function of our adversary system, To encourage achievement of that quality, an “American Inne of Court” pilot program is functioning in Utah, with units in Provo and Salt Lake… Continue reading ‘Inn’ Proiect’s Real Progress

Have you ever wondered, in this day of options for health care of the elderly and disabled, if sometimes the home is overlooked as an appropriate setting’? When Congress reconvenes late this month it is expected to consider legislation that encourages the home option. A Heritate Foundation reports says the bill sponsored by Orrin G.… Continue reading ls Home Cure Best Health Cure?

Both good and bad news mark the 1982 edition of “Cancer Facts and Figures” issued by the American Cancer Society. On the positive side: Fourteen cancers which a few decades ago had poor prognoses are being cured today in many cases. thanks largely to drug advances; ACS projections indicate 278.000 Americans who get cancer in… Continue reading Good, Bud News About Cancer

A growing number of Congress members view sale of surplus federal property as a reasonable way to raise money, and resolutions to study such a program have been introduced in both Houses. But conclusions from a recent General Accounting Office study indicate any major properzy disposal would require ormulation of a new policy that “could… Continue reading Should U.S. Sell Federal Lands?

Viewed in retrospect. President Reagan’s European visit amounted to a positive reaffirmation of the commitment of America and its allies in the quest for freedom and peace. The 10-day, four-nation journey was clouded by the Mideast hostilities. Nevertheless, Reagan could report on his return: “We accomplished what we set out to do. Our friendships are… Continue reading NATO Meeting Wus Successful