O Neill Views on Central America Fueled by Maryknoll Clergy
The piece argues House Speaker Tip O Neill opposes most U S military aid to El Salvador and Nicaragua, a stance explained by New York Times reporting that his views are shaped by Maryknoll Catholic clergy tied to liberation theology. It questions whether Marxism offers a better future than Reagan era free markets and elections and urges listening to multiple sides of the Central America issue.
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Congress
Central America
Capitol Hill
House
Tip O’neill
el Salvador
Nicaragua
Washington
O’neill
O'Neill
New York Times
Maryknoll Order
Maryknollers
Vatican
Times
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
Order
Tip O'Neill
Reagan
U.S
House of Representatives
Limits of Patience with Reagan and Beirut Terror Attacks
The piece argues that despite Reagan’s 1981 pledge of swift retribution, U S intelligence limits and security failures have hampered response to Beirut embassy bombings and Beirut airport massacre. It calls for international sanctions and critiques embassy fortifications hindering diplomacy.
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Reagan
U.S
Iran
Carter
West Beirut
Beirut
East Beirut
United States
Congress
Secu
Reagan Ads Emphasize Upbeat Tone in 1984 Campaign
Washington observes rival TV campaigns as Reagan touts morning in America and a strong economy while Mondale stresses recession fears. Analysts note Reagan’s upbeat ads aim to sustain goodwill, counter Mondale’s negative framing, and shape upcoming debates.
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Walter Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Mondale
Not All Fun In Space Travel The Space Race
The Soviet Sputnik One beat the US to space and long orbital missions dominate. Shuttle flights now seem routine while astronauts lose smell, struggle with zero gravity hygiene, and endure tedious showers as crews stay in orbit for months.
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Salyut 7 Space Station
Enterprise
NASA
Discovery
Earth
Letters to The Allen Standard publish guidelines
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Akan
Ashley Cooper Sees It and Debates Abortion Views
A column surveys sexual abuse concerns, debates on presidential debates and policy stances. It cites Gerry Ferraro Mondale preferences, Reagan’s file, and the pro life movement while arguing for a woman’s right to choose. It discusses abortion ethics, population fears, and personal responsibility.
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