President Reagan’s measured stance on Poland debated
The piece argues Reagan’s approach to Poland is deliberate and restrained. It notes support for the Polish people, condemnations of the Communist government and the Soviet Union, and credit for actions like cutting bank credit and issuing messages to Brezhnev. It cautions against partisan knee-jerk reactions and cites Hungary’s 1956 outcome as a historical parallel.
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Reagan
Poland
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
Moscow
Solidarity
United States
Warsaw
Social Security faces big tax increases and fund fears
The piece argues the 1982 year will bring a $4.8 billion rise in Social Security taxes and may exhaust the OASI trust fund. It notes shifts from the Disability and Medicare funds, a lack of major reform, Reagan proposals and political backlash, and looming long term tax pressure to sustain retirees.
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Medicare
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
OASI
Reagan
Congress
White House
Senate
House of Representatives
Actuaries
Teen age pregnancy crisis demands welfare reform
The Indianapolis Star argues teen age illegitimacy rose sharply in the 1970s with 262,700 unwed teen births in 1979 and 55 percent of black babies born out of wedlock. It links higher dropouts, welfare dependence, and cycles of single parenthood to current sex education and welfare policies and urges a critical review of the welfare system to deter teen pregnancies and promote responsible outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
The
Indianapolis Star
Namibia Independence as Reagan's Key Goal
Historical overview of Namibia under German and South African rule, SWAPO's guerrilla campaign, and international proposals. It outlines obstacles to peace, demographics, and South Africa’s vested interests, plus the Western contact group plan and anticipated outcomes. The piece warns against expecting quick victory and notes SWAPO’s strengthening position.
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Germany
California
South West Africa
Namibia
South Africa
League of Nations
Pretoria
League
United Nations
U.N
General Assembly
National Party
SWAPO
Angola
DTA
Is the world getting worse or has it always been this way
A letter discusses spiritual decline and biblical prophecy. It cites Adam and Eve, the Tower of Babel, and 2 Timothy 3:1 14 to show evil rising before Christ’s return, yet notes possible revival. Christians are urged to stay faithful and live as children of light.
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DR. Graham
G.N.F
Tower of Babel
Heaven
Christ
Satan
Jesus
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France
West Germany
Canada
Nigeria
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Scott B. Hunter
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