Prescription Drug Abuse Seen as Growing Concern in U S
The article warns about rising abuse of prescription tranquilizers and other mood altering drugs. It cites tens of thousands of addicts, 10 million on Valium or similar drugs, and 1.5 million at risk of addiction. It discusses dangers, addiction signs, long term effects, and calls for better doctor education and public awareness.
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Washington
Public Citizen Health Research Group
Washington, D.C
Miltown
Lebanon Crisis Deepens As Forces Press West Beirut
The article analyzes the Lebanon crisis under pressure from Israeli moves on West Beirut and a weakened PLO. It argues for quick Senate confirmation of George Shultz to stabilize US policy while Habib pursues diplomatic steps to curb violence and push for a neutral Lebanon with an effective government.
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Reagan
Lebanon
West Beirut
PLO
Syria
Senate
George Shultz
White House
Middle East
U.S
Philip Habib
Beirut
Israel
Peavey
Menachem Begin
West Bank
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
State Department
Turn Toward God And Find Forgiveness
A reader asks for spiritual help and Graham assures that God will aid those who turn to Christ. The response emphasizes admitting need for God, turning from sin, and faith as the path to transformation, citing the prodigal son parable from Luke 15 11 32. The piece contrasts reliance on self with opening one’s heart to Jesus Christ.
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DR. Graham
God
V.A
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Campaign funds: windfall for retiring House members
Nearly $860000 sits in war chests of 20 retiring House members who left office by year end. Some plan to reinvest in campaigns or give to charity while others consider future runs or PACs. Rep Ken Holland leads with $118,904, eyeing a Senate bid in 1984.
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House of Representatives
HOUSE
Sam” Hayakawa
California
Senate
Ken Holland
South Carolina
Congress
Holland
Sen
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Thurmond
Richard Riley
Clair W. Burgener
Burgener
Donald J. Mitchell
R-N.y
Mitchell
New York
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
Reuss
Democratic Party
Wisconsin
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
House Rules Committee
Richard Bolling
D-Mo
Robert H. Mollohan
D-W.va
Mollohan
Alan B. Mollohan
Call for State Election Commission rule making authority
The League of Women Voters of South Carolina urges the legislature to grant the State Election Commission rule making power to harmonize elections, speed results, and enforce the Election Code, aiding local commissions and protecting voters. Judith C. Thompson and Renefa Clute advocate immediate reform.
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League of Women Voters of
South Carolina
State Election Commission
Judith C. Thompson
S.C
Renefa Clute
Registration and Election Laws and
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Mitchell Baker
National Institute of Mental Health
R. Hughes
R. Brewin
America
Gregor Petrov
By Jeremy Gaunt
William M. Brodhead
D-Mich
Federal Election Commission
Brodhead
Congressional
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