No Time To Kill The Economic Goose That Has Been Laying The Golden Eggs
A long peacetime expansion during October to 59th straight month of growth is highlighted by strong job gains and falling unemployment. Despite inflation decline to 5.4 percent, concerns persist over trade deficits and debt while Democrats push tax increases and protectionist measures. Congress faces the risk of jeopardizing a thriving economy with policy fights.
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U.S
Congressional Budget Office
Reagan
United States
Congress
Anticipating More Famine Across Africa A Call for Quick Aid
Guest editorial warns Africa faces renewed famine with 1 million deaths previously and notes that an emergency food system exists. Angola Mozambique and Ethiopia face war drought and locust plagues while donors slow to respond. The piece urges rapid aid and reforms to keep families at home.
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Africa
Angola
Mozambique
Ethiopia
Sudan
sub-Saharan Africa
Readers' Views Urge Windfall Tax Repeal to Boost US Oil
A readers' letter argues US oil reserves dwindle while Gulf claims grow. It compares oil to textiles, calls for enforcing existing import laws, and urges repealing the Windfall Profits Tax to encourage domestic production and reduce foreign dependence.
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Persian Gulf
United States
America
South Carolina
Letters on Community Standards and Public Discourse
Earl S Tanner of 408 Forest Circle New Ellenton questions local coverage and leash law enforcement while urging public awareness for a quieter environment. He argues dog noise affects residents and notes editors may edit letters for space and taste. Betty Abney responds criticizing Judge Bork nomination with partisan reproach.
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Aiken
Whiskey Road
Earl S. Tanner
Forest Circle
New Ellenton
Needs To Strengthen Law Against Pornography
Editorial argues for tougher South Carolina pornography laws with stricter sentencing and public education. It urges restricting access to adult material and improving ratings for media and music to protect children from increasingly explicit content.
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South Carolina
Bush poised as first candidate laughed from race
Knight Ridder report notes mounting ridicule of George Bush as the 1988 presidential bid opens. It cites media taunts, “Top Hat and Snowball” imagery, and doubts about Bush’s image and political stance amid Iran Contra scrutiny and conservative reactions.
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George Bush
Washington
Bush
Jeb
Reagan
Doonesbury
U.N
CIA
Air Force Two
Army of Secret Service
Delaware
Pete duPont
Walter
Fritz’ Mondale
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Transcom
Jahrah George
William Loeb
Manchester Union
Loeb
Nackey
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Supreme Court
Betty Abney
East Boundary
Pennsylvania
Newsweek Magazine
Robert Bork
Knight-Ridder Service
Mike Lickevich
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