Who Dares Receive It Other My Christmas Joy
A reflective op ed critiques Cold War propaganda and media coverage of Soviet influence. It cites Radio Moscow broadcasts, Pope John Paul II’s assassination attempt, Newsweek coverage, and questions of Soviet involvement. The piece also ponders Western appetite for truth and the potential consequences of revealing it.
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L’anita
New York Times
Yuri Andropov
Farewell to the Old 97th Congress and Reagan’s Outlook
The 97th Congress ends amid mixed reviews as Reagan navigates a Democratic House and a more independent Senate. Analysts expect continued but tempered domestic reforms, defense emphasis, and political footwork to preserve his program.
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Reform Congress with blue ribbon panels for bipartisanship
Ashley Cooper argues for reform to curb money influence and polarization in Congress. He suggests a blue ribbon bipartisan panel comprising senior lawmakers from both parties to draft nonpartisan reforms on campaign influence, special interests, and parliamentary tactics, hoping leaders support unified recommendations.
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Tip O’neill
Readers defend FDR and Ike in letters to the editor
In a stream of letters to the Aiken Standard, veterans cite Franklin D. Roosevelt as a great president and defend Dwight D. Eisenhower’s WWII leadership. Readers urge signed, legible correspondence and note editor may edit for space and libel. Letters to Editor address given.
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