Gorbachev Emigration Law: Open Society or Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
The emigration law effective January 1 tightens exit grounds, allows six month delays and state security bans, requires an abroad invitation, and largely blocks religious or political defectors including Jews. Critics warn the law preserves repression and delays departures, questioning Gorbachev’s openness.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union
Gorbachev
Kremlin
Russia
U.S.S.R
Israel
Welfare reform ideas push state led experiments under Reagan
The White House recommends waivers for states to run welfare experiments to curb dependency. California's GAIN program and San Diego workfare show promising results, with education, work training, transport and child care support. The approach aims to replace broad federal aid with localized, accountable policies.
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Reagan
Senate
House of Representatives
White House
Domestic Policy Council
Congress
California
San Diego County
Capitol Hill
Reagan Has Advantages His Critics Don’t Possess
Columnist argues Ronald Reagan remains effective with enduring public support and policy gains. He notes Reagan’s luck, audience understanding, and acting skills as key advantages critics lack, despite lingering questions about diplomacy and ethics.
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Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Statler Hilton
Boston Park Plaza
California
Barry Goldwater
Lyndon Johnson
Little Rock
Dallas
Richard Nixon
Chamber of Commerce
Randolph
Mass
Evans
Novak
Iran
Nicaragua
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
White House
Israel
Lebanon
Soviet Union
Readers share praise and request local history notes
A reader complimenting the Sunday magazine finds Eureka area history scarce and asks for more on Aiken and nearby regions. They identify living along Indian Springs Road on the old Parker Place and express eagerness to learn any recorded history of the area.
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Aiken
Eureka
Indian Springs Road
Parker Place
Park Avenue Potholes Spur Local Repair Shops
A resident petitions authorities to fix Park Avenue noting severe potholes cracks and craters. The writer Johnny Phillips of Miller Drive requests action after nearly 20 years of minimal repairs and patch work.
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Johnny Phillips
Miller Dr
Valley Stocking Fund Thanks All For Support
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund thanks supporters from 1986 including Ai ken Standard American Legion Lions Club banks grocers and retailers. The campaign aided 314 families totaling 912 people and the Midland Valley High School community contributed the largest group donation. Best wishes for a prosperous 1987.
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Valley Stocking Fund
The
American Legion
Lions Club
Midland Valley High School
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By David B. Wilson
Aiken and
Environs
Park Avenue
Aiken Standard
Jeremy
Jeremy Cavendsh
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