Berkeley's Hippie Establishment Battles Draft Evasion Plan
The Berkeley political coalition that grew from 60s protests now governs the city with a liberal agenda. Critics say crime rose after community policing, rent control worsened housing, and schools faltered under progressive programs. The old guard clings to radicalism by guiding seniors to avoid registration for the draft.
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Berkeley
University of California
Oakland
Liberal School Board
America
Reagan era promise ends plantation politics for blacks
The essay argues Reagan will end plantation politics and preserve rights for Black Americans. It contrasts past paternalism with a plan for a safety net and self-reliance, highlighting southern progress and the risk of forced integration, cross town busing, and new power structures. It portrays black advancement through political inclusion and independence.
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Carter
White House
Eisenhower
Little Rock
America
Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
South
Reagan
Republic
The Threat of Terror and the Case for Capital Punishment
Ashley Cooper surveys the rise of international terrorism and the spread of deadly weapons. He argues for capital punishment as a deterrent and punishment, discusses religious and political views, and notes how violence targets leaders and public figures. He ends with reflections on media, language, and perception.
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John Paul II
Reagan
Clermen
Reagan plan harms inflation fight by curbing auto exports
The piece argues three year limits on Japanese auto shipments to the U S contradicts anti inflation aims. It says the agreement could lift car prices for consumers and relax competitive pressure on Detroit. It criticizes administration intervention in free market and wage concessions, warning of broader industry effects.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Japan
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Council of Economic Advisers
Philip Caldwell
Ford Motor Co
Reagan
Detroit
Aiken Standard Calls for Signed Letters to the Editor
The paper invites letters to the editor with writer’s signature and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space and libel. Limit of 200 words unless editors approve exceptions.
Bailing Out Social Security Crisis Calls for Reform
The article argues Social Security faces long term funding collapse without changes. It reviews three options: higher taxes, shifting to general revenue, or cutting future benefits. It notes favorable views toward trimming benefits and outlines Reagan proposals, age 68 full retirement, lower early retirement benefits, and COLA adjustments, plus Senate and House fee changes.
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Congress
Reagan
House of Representatives
Senate
Warning about occult practices in modern life
A reader shares past involvement with occultism and asks for guidance. The minister cautions that occult themes in media and astrology are dangerous, noting biblical prohibitions and citing Deuteronomy 18 9 13 as evidence that such practices oppose God’s will.
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DR. Graham
Christ
J.E
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