Roosevelt Center launches U.S. 88 to probe presidential candidates
The Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies in Washington launches the U.S. 88 project to involve 300 to 600 voters per state in issues forums on deficits agriculture nuclear weapons and trade. Participants will question candidates directly and publish responses nationwide.
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Richard Gephardt
Jack Kemp
Roosevelt Center For American Policy Studies
Washington, D.C
U.S
Central America
Roosevelt Center
New Hampshire
Iowa
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Thought For Today Quote By Fannie Hurst
A reflective quote from Fannie Hurst notes that cleverness may turn cynic and wisdom lies in avoiding cynicism. The line contrasts mental sharpness with restraint and insight.
Farewell Apostrophe A proposed simplification of possessives
Lawrence Curran of Seattle argues to drop the apostrophe from possessives and contractions arguing it would simplify English without reducing meaning. The letter notes examples from newspapers and ads and suggests changes occur by evolution rather than fiat. Universal Press Syndicate
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Lawrence Curran
Seattle
Port St. Lucie
Fla
News Tribune
Connie Smith
Piedmont
Culpeper
America
Plymouth
S & Dodge
USA
Portland Oregonian
Thriftway
Fiat
Teachers College
Teachers’ College
Authors Guild
Authors’ Guild
Firm supporter urges Reagan action to rally GOP base
Massachusetts activist William A. Barnstead sends a private letter to Ronald Reagan urging concrete policy steps in the final two years. He criticizes the State of the Union, calls for bold plans on Social Security, privatization, welfare reform, and tax cuts, and warns Democrats will seize power if he does not act.
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Ronald Reagan
Massachusetts
William A. Barnstead
Republican State Committee
Reagan
Barnstead
Thomas P. O'Neill
Brighton
Mass
GOP
Senate
House
Iran
Delaware
Peté du Pont
Lloyd B. Waring
New England
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Congress
California
White House
Bill” Barnstead
Iranians in America Struggle With Unsure Morale and Policy
Iranian expatriates in the United States face demoralization from U S arms deals and hostage talks with Iran. Estimates place the community ranging from 250000 to over a million, with Los Angeles hosting the largest groups of professionals who have mostly shifted to small businesses or changed careers.
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Washington
Hassan Shabbaz
Los Angeles
United States
U.S
Iran
Census Bureau
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Institute For International Education
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
People’s Mujahedin
Iraq
Khomeini
Mahnaz Afkhami
Women’s Organization of Iran
Foundation For Iranian Studies
Tehran
Shabbaz
Surrogate Parents and the Baby M Case Debate
The Indianapolis Star editorial argues the Baby M surrogate case raises custody versus contract issues and urges attention to moral and familial implications. It notes advances in sperm banks IVF and third party involvement, warns against breeding ethics, and calls states to consider safeguarding children through adoption and heart over contract.
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Rules
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including signing with handwriting, provide mailing address, no anonymity, legibility, possible editing, no subject limit, preference for brevity, and mailing to P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina.
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