Media manipulation under Reagan fuels credibility crisis
The Reagan administration faces a setback as a covert media manipulation plan related to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is exposed. Adm. John Poindexter prepared a memo, with officials denying intent, while reports suggest deliberate deception to influence coverage and destabilize Gaddafi. The episode damages trust with media and allies and challenges U S counterterrorism efforts.
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Daniloff
Muammar Gaddafi
U.S
Adm
John Poindexter
Poindexter
Wall Street Journal
Gaddafi
White House
Washington Post
George Shultz
Shultz
Richard Nixon
Cambodia
America
United States
Soviet Union
Tax Reform By Exhaustion In Congress
A guest editorial notes the final tax reform vote came with doubt and caution. lawmakers chose to proceed despite limited enthusiasm and warn of uncertain effects and short term economic impact. The piece cites tax fatigue after years of proposals from Bradley-Gephardt to Treasury II and urges stability for business and personal planning.
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Sen
Robert Packwood
Packwood
Washington
Bradley-Gephardt
Treasury I
Treasury II
House
Senate
Conference Committee
The
Sacramento Bee
Thought For Today Adlai Stevenson Quote
Thought for today features Adlai Stevenson’s remark that good government cannot coexist with bad politics. The quotation reflects mid-century civic ethics and political integrity.
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Adlai Stevenson
Reagan Summit in Iceland Lacking Real Nuclear Breakthrough
The Chicago Tribune argues the Reykjavik meeting with Gorbachev is a political move to distract from Daniloff and detente issues. It deems the INF talks more symbolic than decisive, sees no real incentive for either side to concede, and notes Star Wars remains a sticking point.
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Ronald Reagan
Iceland
Mikhail Gorbachev
U.S
Nicholas Daniloff
Reykjavik
Europe
NATO
Reagan
INF
The
Chicago Tribune
Press Is Conn ed And Credibility Takes Beating In Seat Of Government
The piece laments a White House disinformation plan aimed at muzzling Gaddafi and discusses the ensuing damage to public trust. It notes Adm Poindexter’s three page memo and a Washington Post leak while mentioning Reagan press briefings and the need to distinguish deception from disinformation.
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Washington
White House
Muammar Gaddafi
Adm
John M. Poindexter
National Security Affairs
National Security Council
Gaddafi
Libya
U.S
Reagan
Washington Post
Mr. Gaddafi
Robert McNamara
John F. Kennedy
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When a pastor focuses on money and buildings
Dear reader, the guidance urges caution about gossip while urging discernment. Do not attack the minister but address concerns with church leaders. Pray for balanced preaching and consider improvements to reach outsiders if needed.
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