Debra Carter Loses Ground In TV Debate Muddle
A review of the first presidential debate credits Reagan and Anderson with strong showings and notes Carter’s absence as a potential loss for the election process. The piece praises the civil tone, calls debates valuable to the democratic process, and urges more such encounters before November.
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John Anderson
President Carter
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Reagan
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White Hose
California
Illinois
Ms. Goldman
America
Gov
Polly Walker
Army recruitment crisis prompts rethink of all volunteer system
The Sacramento Bee reports that since 1976 nearly half of new Army recruits show low IQ ranges and many lack basic reading skills. By last year less than 40 percent were high school graduates, while skill failure rates in tests remain high. The piece argues for revising pay, training, and even reconsidering the all volunteer force.
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Ft. Benning
Carter
Ronald Reagan
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Sacramento Bee
Contractors Seek Return To Reason
A survey shows federal and local paperwork adds about 25 percent to new house costs and $140000 per contractor in tax-like delays. Contractors cite burdens from 74 general provisions and acts like OSHA Davis-Bacon and EEOC, urging a return to reasonable rules to curb inflation and recession.
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United States
Letters to the Editor on Special Olympics and local politics
A series of letters from Aiken and Columbia readers cover Special Olympics values and upcoming event plans at USC Aiken, a request for handicapped benefits, praise for Governor Reagan, criticism of Thomas Moore's campaign ethics, calls to engage in school board elections, and a defense of Karl Bowers amid judicial concerns.
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Aiken
Usc-Aiken
Carrie Johnson
Kalmia Hill School
Duke Barnes
Andy Reeves
Charlie Law
Freedman Vocational
Aiken Standard
Redd St
Aiken County
Thomas Moore
Moore
Mr. Moore
Highway Department
Columbia
Karl Bowers
Karl
Susan
Kathy Frierson
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Special Olympics
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James M. Learnard
Graniteville
Bowers
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott 8. Hunter
A.B. Cubredge
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
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