Negative campaign rhetoric mars presidency in Carter Reagan clash
The piece argues Carter uses demagoguery on race and war and peace to attack Reagan. It condemns claims that Reagan would start a war, citing Reagan’s stance on military strength and SALT II as stabilizing factors. It urges respect for the office and warns against risky rhetoric harming national interest.
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Carter
Ronald Reagan
Atlanta
Mr. Carter
United States
Gov
Reagan
Soviet Union
U.S
Asia
Africa
Middle East
Latin America
U.S. Senate
America Needs Stronger Response to Violent Crime
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat editorial argues Americans face rising fear from crime. It cites a national study showing 40 percent fear murder or assault and 25 percent avoid familiar neighborhoods. It calls for harsher penalties and longer sentences for violent offenders.
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United States
St. Louis Globe - Democrat
Buckley in Connecticut Signals Conservative Hope in 1980 Race
The essay portrays Jim Buckley as a poised conservative figure with a national profile, comparing him to Norman Thomas and noting his SALT I critique, tax indexation proposals, and education tax credits. It discusses his 1970 Senate win, 1976 loss to Pat Moynihan, and current Connecticut bid against Christopher Dodd amid a liberal-leaning state climate.
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Washington
Jim Buckley
Connecticut
Buckley
Jack Nicholson
Norman Thomas
Princeton
Thomas
Mt. St. Helens
Pat Moynihan
Moynihan
Idaho
New York
Christopher Dodd
Senate
Ford
Afghanistan
Catholics, Abortion Debate Shake 1980 Boston Lens
Ashley Cooper weighs how Cardinal Medeiros pastoral letter against abortion candidates stirs church state questions. He notes Reagan’s defense and wonders if Catholic voters in cities may swing toward Reagan, potentially shifting the 1980 election balance.
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New England
Medeiros
Boston Globe
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Anderson
Reagan
Cardinal Medeiros
Massachusetts
John Anderson
Carter
Dear Dr Graham on Christian Persecution in the United States
A reader asks if Christians could be persecuted in this country. The response affirms religious freedom now but warns persecution could come and urges spiritual strength and prayer for those facing oppression abroad.
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DR. Graham
P.S
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