Congress' Dangerous Stupor on Soviet Mobile Missiles
The USSR confirms deployment of the 10 warhead SS-24 rail mobile ICBM and the single warhead SS-25 on trucks. The piece argues American silos are vulnerable, urges mobile U.S. missiles like Midgetman, and criticizes Congress for blocking rail and road basing amid defense budget limits.
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Soviet Asia
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Capitol Hill
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Paying the Presidentials While They Campaign
A columnist questions why senators and representatives running for president remain on full pay. They argue part time campaigning equals neglect of duties, urge suspending salaries during campaigns, and note potential back pay when resumes back to Capitol Hill.
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Bob Dole
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Jack Kemp
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Patricia Schroeder
Colorado
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James A. Garfield
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Hollywood
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Candelaria
Candelario
John Dillinger
Pretty Boy Floyd
Willie Sutton
James Brothers
Daltons
Butch Cassidy
Duke
Slow Burn Over Wimpy Crooks And Global Decline
A skeptical essay questions national decline citing Iran and Japan as benchmarks while pundits decry crime and vice. It notes sports pessimism about tennis and golf dominance by foreigners, and worries about youths drifting toward hip subculture.
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Japan
Reagan aims to restore presidency amid Iran Contra fallout
The president seeks a political offensive to rebuild credibility with 17 months left in office. He faces a Democratic Congress and must rally support for Judge Bork, tax cuts, and veto power to advance the Reagan agenda while addressing public concern over crime and societal decline.
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