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lt seems crucial in the effort to head off a major crlsis in Central America that Congress mend party differences and unite on a United States policy in that region in the interest of security and solidarity. It’a tlmeily also that this country’s forts be coordlnated with the multinational peace mediation Lnitlative of the “Contadora… Continue reading Unify Vifdi in Centrdl Am. Crisis

Americans will be able to move toward reinstatement of prayer in the public schools if congressional action on a proposed constitutional amendment reflects the will of the majority as expressed in polls. in fact, a Gallup Poll as recent as June 1982 showed 79 percent of the people favored President Reagan’s proposed amendment of that… Continue reading School Prcsyer Amendment Possible

America’s motorists are very sparing in their use of seat belts but there’s no shortage of rationalized excuses: “I don’t feel free buckled up.” “I’m afraid the car will catch fire.” “I don’t mtend to have an accident.” “It would wrinkle my clothes.” Dr. B. J. Campbell, safety engineer at University of North Carolina, salys… Continue reading Seat Belt Use Makes Sense – Buckle Up

Founders of the American system of governmuit knew tlut the young Republic could not live and prosper without an enlightened citizenry. Statements by Washington, Jefferson, Madison and others attest to this. It followed that freedom of the press was to be decreed in the very first amendment to the Constitution. A press that printed the… Continue reading A Free Press: Dem0cracy’s first defense

From time to time suggestions for a return to the peacetime military draft turn up in Congress, the idea being to train young Americans for one or two years, bolstering the countiys military preparedness and manpower availability. The issue currently is quite dormant, however, with the All-Volunteer Force regularly filling its quotas in the past… Continue reading Volunteer Youth Work Force is Good ldeo

Lest anyone assume the prime purpose of National Newspaper Week is drim1-beating for the newspaper industry, let us help you to a better understanding. Newspaper Week (Sept. 15-21) is a time for all Americans to reflect on the blessings of a free press, part of our national heritage provided by the founding fathers, The theme… Continue reading Newspaper Week
Celebrates Liberty

Legislation by Rep. Andrew Jacobs, D-Ind., to replace the national anthem with “America the Beautiful” has virtually no chance in Congress. Jacobs says numerous constituents are disenchanted with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He cited some complaints that have been around for decades – basically that Francis Scott Key’s lyrics written during the War of 1812 are… Continue reading Odds Are Against
Changing Anthem

Vice President George Bush made some pertinent points when he questioned the appropriateness of the Democrats’ “instant criticism” of President Reagan’s recent Central American policy speech. Speaking in Washington to the American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, Bush contrasted Republican support for President Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis with the quick Democratic blast… Continue reading ‘Instunt Criticism’ May Have Lusting Eff-acts

Congressman Jim Hansen’s return of $70,000 to the U.S Treasury from his office expense allotment is a leadership example his colleagues would do well to follow – not only in their own office budgets but the nation’s budget as well. The $70,000 Hansen put back in the federal coffer is about 15.9 percent of his… Continue reading People Praise Hansen for Move

Out of the wrangling by U. S. senators over their salaries and outside income has come a highly interesting proposal for reform of the congressional compensation and work arrangement. Senate Majority Leader Howard H. Baker Jr., R.-Tenn. called for limiting annual sessions of Congress to a maximum seven mont.hs and cutting salaries to $36,000. In… Continue reading Senate Needs Reform, Not Money