Soviet Boycott Tactics Tied to Reagan Election Goals
The article argues the Soviet boycott of the Los Angeles Olympics serves geopolitical aims to defeat Ronald Reagan. It links Andropov and Chernenko era moves to pressure the West, halt arms talks, and create a crisis mood. It predicts resumption of talks only after Reagan's fate is decided.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Yuri Andropov
U.S
NATO
Kremlin
Geneva
Europe
Moscow
Politburo
United States
Georgiy Arbatov
Institute of
White House
America
Soviet Union
Thought For Today on democracy equality by Theodore Parker
Reflection on democracy stressing equal value of all people. The quote frames democracy as recognizing others are as worthy as oneself and challenges self-centered views.
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Theodore Parker (1810
Is There A Soviet Malaise Doomed Leadership Faces Crisis
The piece argues the Soviet leadership under Chernenko is in deep trouble amid failed arms control efforts, China visit cancellation, and renewed East European resistance. It contrasts optimists and pessimists within the Politburo, noting internal power stalemate and reliance on U.S. electoral outcomes to ease pressure.
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Kremlin
China
Ivan Arkhipov
NATO
Poland
Chernenko
Jimmy Carter
Camp David
Brezhnev
Seduction in Los Angeles and Soviet Olympic boycott
A columnist lampoons Soviet reasons for skipping the Los Angeles Games and jokes about political seduction. He proposes sending Monty Hall to Moscow to demonstrate defecting and compare capitalist freedom with Soviet life, arguing the Moscow warning explains the boycott.
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Los Angeles
California
Cadillacs
Las Vegas
America
Monty Hall
Moscow
Monty
Debate over South Carolina medical schools and wasteful costs
The columnist argues against the Columbia division of the University of South Carolina medical school, noting 38 graduates with only 16 staying for residency in SC, costing about 541 500 per in state trained doctor. He cites empire building and political pride, plus Charleston bias, as drivers of a two college system and criticizes tax and tourism politics tied to state dance and festivals. He suggests reallocating funds to MUSC and notes Clemson has not opened a medical college.
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Charleston
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Gov. Riley
Reader
USC
United States
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Greenville
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