Containing Freedom and Black Leader Parker Seen in 1980s Context
In a broader piece on Poland's Solidarity era we see escalating wildcat strikes and government tensions hinting at potential Soviet intervention. Separate profile notes Jay Parker, Lincoln Institute president, promoting Reagan economics, voucher schools, and integrationist black empowerment.
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Solidarity Movement
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Gdansk
Kania
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Moscow
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Europe
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Britain
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Soviet Union
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Lincoln Institute
Parker
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Jesse Jackson
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Gerald Ford
CPI housing measure to use rents instead of home prices
The Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to switch the CPI housing component to rents in 1985 to better reflect living costs. This change aims to curb housing overstatements while raising questions about tying large welfare and Social Security benefits to a government index. David Stockman says tweaking eligibility may curb costs more than cutting checks.
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Bureau
Congress
David Stockman
Reagan’s foreign turn and domestic critique of Carter era policies
The piece contrasts Carter era foreign policy with Reagan’s approach praising improved U S alliances in Latin America and Korea. It criticizes bilingual education funding and immigration openness under Carter, and faults auto industry regulation while warning of tax costs if big automakers fail.
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Reagan
Washington
Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
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Vince Lombardi
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Mr. Dooley
Lord Wild
Jimmy
Crazy Americans say government missteps hurt economy and race policy
The letter decries federal aid and debt, argues Carter era rules boosted white job test scores, and claims Reagan will improve policy. It questions foreign aid value, US global standing, and calls Americans arrogant while accusing officials of patronizing minorities.
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Chrysler
United Nations
Reagan
Grace Niel Fletcher
Avor
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