Does Derrick Reflect Third District Views?
The Aiken Standard questions Rep. Butler Derrick's liberal to progressive label in Central America votes. It notes his stance on aiding El Salvador advisers and cutting off aid to Nicaragua rebels, contrasts with ex Rep. Bryan Dorn, and cites the Wall Street Journal critics.
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Aiken Standard
U. S
Butler Derrick
Derrick
Washington
Central America
el Salvador
South Carolina
Georgia
Bryan Dorn
Dorn
Nicaragua
President faces questions on war, reforms, and taxes
In a sharp exchange the president vows no rush to war in Central America while defending aid and force as needed to stop aggression. He cites social reform second to national defense and criticizes press coverage and spending gaps.
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Central America
Vietnam
Helen
Candy
Dr. Johnson
Tom
Carter
House vote confuses openness with anti-Contra aid
Washington reports that the House move to cut off aid to anti-Communist Nicaragua rebels is portrayed as openness while actually blocking all arms support. The Intelligence Committee findings show Sandinistas aiding insurgents, with Cuban and Soviet arms flowing through Nicaragua to El Salvador. The net result, if enacted, would shield Soviets and Cubans on the American mainland and reject transparent policy.
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South Carolina
Georgia
M. Stanton Evans
Nicaragua
Evans
U. S
Derrick
Mr. Derrick
Richard Stone
el Salvador
Reagan
Central America
House
House Intelligence Committee
Managua
Cuba
Senate
U.S
A Price To Pay For Homosexual Conduct
The piece notes rising public intolerance toward homosexuality with AIDS linked to the crisis. It discusses shifting tactics from visibility to seeking research for a cure, unemployment fears, and social rejection despite no evidence of casual transmission. The author argues the price of homosexual conduct now outweighs pre AIDS attitudes.
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Newsweek
States Tackling School Crisis Across the States
Governors from Mississippi Florida and California push major education reforms expanding compulsory attendance higher pay for teachers and tougher standards. They cite state led action as the right path while federal action remains limited and debate continues in Washington.
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Education Commission of the States
Hunt
Washington D.C
Mississippi
William F. Winter
Winter
Jackson
Florida
California
Bob Graham
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Uncle Samlet
Ronald Reagan
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Soviet Union
Chris
Sam
Mr. President
President Reagan
House of Representatives
By David S. Broder
Portland
America
Congress
National Governors’ Association
North Carolina
James B. Hunt Jr
Delaware
Pierre S. duPont IV
International Business Machines
Frank Cary
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