Iran’s Leaders Blind to Soviet Threat and Hostage Crisis
The piece argues the Iranian revolution misreads Soviet expansionism as the central danger. It notes Tehran’s proximity to the USSR, Soviet Afghanistan intervention, and Iran’s internal turmoil, urging Khomeini to release hostages to deter a potential Soviet takeover.
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Russia
Ayatollah Khomeini
Soviet Union
United States
Washington
Moscow
Shah
Iran
Ayatollah
Carter
Afghanistan
Tehran
Tudeh
Khomeini
Revolutionary Council
Protecting Lacemakers From Ornamented Garment Tariffs
The U S Customs Service proposes higher duties on imported trench coats with epaulets to shield lace and embroidery makers. The piece argues many garments have unnecessary ornament and warns such tariffs tax everyday dreams, turning shopping into a chase with customs scrutiny.
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U.S
Customs Service
Walter Mitty
Hope for Alcoholic Recovery through Christ
A letter encourages a struggling individual to seek forgiveness through Christ and surrender alcohol to God's control. It promises new purpose, support from fellow believers, and strength from the Holy Spirit, noting conversion can alter desires and provide lasting peace.
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Christ
The Red Bear: A Lesser Threat to America
A Midwest columnist argues domestic crises outweigh Cold War fears. He claims inflation, crime, immigration, pollution, and bureaucracy threaten the nation more than Soviet power, urging leadership focused on domestic policy and restraint abroad. The author warns against fearmongering about Moscow and stresses addressing urgent homefront issues.
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Vietnam
U.S
Solar energy promos dot the French Riviera tourism beat
Southern France leans into solar power to cut oil use and boost jobs while Riviera tourism, luxury, and climate lure investors. COMES expands funding for research as France eyes 5 million solar water heaters by 2000 and export markets in sunbaked regions.
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France
Cote D’azur
Stephan Liegeard
Riviera
St. Tropez
Commission For Solar Energy
COMES
Paris
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
Letters to the Editor on Citadel leadership and political coverage
Readers react to Adm James B Stockdale and past Citadel president Gen Charles P Summerall with comments on perceived moral character and fairness in political coverage. A Reader thanks coverage of Democratic and Republican candidates on ERA energy and abortion and urges broader front page coverage for more candidates.
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Adm
James B. Stockdale
The
Citadel
Charles P. Summerall
Kathryn Smith
Derrick and Hollings
Parker and
Mays
Political satire and bumper sticker musings in a public notice style
A collection of satirical quips on politics and society including commentary on tax cuts, foreign aid, debates, secession talk, and a joke about a racehorse named Beauty. The items mix personal notices, political jests, and light social commentary with playful wordplay and regional references.
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Reagan
Napoleon
Kaiser
Vietnam
Beauty
England
U.S
New York
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Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Poland
Yugoslavia
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Flavosc
Provence
Saronny
Hercules
Jupiter
Alps
Lazarus
Mary Magdalene
Martha
Mistral
Walter C. Guy Sr
Alfred St
Polly Walker
Huckleberry Dr
Ashley
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South Carolina
Aangover
John Anee
Billy
Alaska
South
Som
Chip Carter
Fairbanks
Ublicans
Bush
Honey Bear
Liz Taylor
Census Bureau
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