Aiken County Council Offers Candid Appraisals of Barnes
Members praise County Administrator W Scott Barnes on his second anniversary while noting his workload and calling for closer council cooperation. The evaluation credits his tax collection gains and policy guidance, with suggestions to bolster public outreach and diplomacy.
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Reagan Surges in World Stage Amid Political Drama
The piece portrays Ronald Reagan rebuilding his image after a travel-heavy period. It notes praise from Tom Wicker, critiques from liberals, and hints that media hostility could shape the 1984 election outcome, while recognizing Reagan's risk-taking and global reception.
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America
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Thatcher
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New York
Los Angeles
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Democrats Split as Glenn Fends Off Mondale in 1980s Vision
The piece argues John Glenn could unite anti socialist Republicans and wary independents, while Walter Mondale lacks decisive leadership. It cites 1948 Roosevelt legatees Truman and Wallace as a template, notes Jesse Jackson's potential catalytic impact, and predicts a Reagan landslide given Democratic rifts and weak defense posture.
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Walter Mondale
Grenada
Afghanistan
Wicker
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Harry Truman
Henry Wallace
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Jokes and jabs from a busy comedy column
A collage of light quips and anecdotes from a Fort Worth Star-Telegram style column. The pieces poke fun at college sports drug rumors, marital squabbles, military posters, and a host of everyday absurdities with a mix of punchlines and social satire.
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Fort Worth
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