Vatican Ambassador Not Realistic Move
The president’s decision to establish diplomatic relations with the Vatican is viewed as a political move with uncertain value. It drew diverse groups like the National Council of Churches and the National Association of Evangelicals, who largely oppose recognition. Critics cite separation of church and state and note past U.S. practice of not appointing ambassadors to the Vatican.
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Vatican
National Council of Churches
National Association of Evangelicals
Rome
United States
Congress
Rufus King
Holy See
Harry Truman
Mark Clark
Soviet Generosity Debunked in British Study
A British government study shows Soviet aid to the Third World from 1976 to 1982 was far smaller than claimed. The USSR gave about 0.19 percent of GNP, with most help funneled to Cuba Mongolia Vietnam Laos Cambodia and Afghanistan.
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Belgium
Soviet Union
United Nations
Virginia
Cuba
Mongolia
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Afghanistan
Afterthoughts On The Great Debate In Hanover NH
Reagan shines on TV while Mondale Glenn clash dominates Democratic forum. McGovern defends front runner while other candidates pressure Reagan policy. observers note Democrats fail to coalesce a sharp indictment of Reagan as he wins the TV race.
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Hanover
Reagan
Walter F. Mondale
John Glenn
McGovern
Alan Cranston
Ronald Reagan
Mondale
Glenn
Ohio
Askew
Hart
Dartmouth
Town
New Hampshire
John B. Anderson
Jimmy Carter
Senate
Reaganomics
Carter
Reubin
John
Fritz
Gary Hart
Readers critique Derby lore and war ethics in letters
Readers challenge McAlister on the Derby record citing Oliver Lewis Isaac Murphy and Jimmy Winkfield as early Black Derby winners. The second letter questions nuclear weapons morality, urging deterrence and disarmament debates, referencing Rev McNeill, Russia, Rockefeller and O Neill with wartime perspectives.
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McAlister
Aiken
Danny Diggs
Oliver Lewis
Aristides
Diggs
Isaac Murphy
Jimmy Winkfield
Kentucky
Murphy
Winkfield
Willie Simms
Billy Walker
George Lewis
Babe Hurd
Erskine Henderson
Isaac Lewis
Alonzo Clayton
James Perkins
Russia
David Rockefeller
Tip O'Neill
Montengohl
LaRoque Minority Views Prompt Reader Comment
Reader critiques coverage of Admiral Gene LaRoque noting that about 130 admirals and generals funded full page ads in the New York Times and Washington Post to challenge his views. The letter argues the newspaper should have shown broad military dissent.
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Gene LaRoque
Adm. LaRoque
New York Times
Washington Post
Donahue Entertains as Democrats Clash in NH Primary
In Hanover, Phil Donahue steals the show during the Democratic marathon. The eight-man snowball fight on TV fuels debate among Mondale Glenn Cranston Askew Hollings McGovern Jackson Hart and others. Donahue’s showmanship sparks both praise and critcism as voters react.
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Hanover
N.H
Blair
Mr. Wonderful
Mondale
Glenn
Jackson
Hart
Hollings
Cranston
McGovern
Askew
Phil Donahue
Mr. Donahue
The
Nation
Donahue the Patriot
Donahue
New Hampshire
Walter Mondale
John Glenn
Ted Koppel
Las Vegas
Jesse Jackson
Koppel
Fritz Mondale
Fritz Hollings
John
Alan Cranston
Dear Dr Graham letter on church access for the disabled
A reader with mobility limitations asks why churches are not more accessible. A columnist urges not giving up on church, suggests speaking with the pastor, notes progress by many congregations, and encourages using faith to support disabled individuals and outreach.
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Adm
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Trinity Methodist Church
McNeill
Samerica
Soet
Dixie
Billy Graham
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