Ed Koch and the myth of his honesty in New York
Russell Baker reflects on Ed Koch amid a wave of indictments and graft surrounding New York politicians. The piece argues New Yorkers view Koch as honest and innocent despite surrounding corruption, noting Bess Myerson’s personal entanglements and Capasso’s legal troubles, while Trump’s tax fears loom over Koch’s tenure.
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Ed Koch
New York
Koch
Bess Myerson
Capasso
New Yorker
Ripoff
Donald Trump
Trump
Who is using Jessica Hahn in the PTL saga
An editorial harshly critiques Jessica Hahn amid the PTL scandal. It argues she courted attention and money, accuses her of seeking sympathy, and claims she bears responsibility for her troubles, while faulting Falwell Bakker and others for exploiting her story.
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Jessica Hahn
PTL
Jerry Falwell
Ms. Hahn
Jim Bakker
Mr. Bakker
Robertson rejects label of television evangelist
Rev. Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and long time host of the 700 Club, says he does not want to be called a television evangelist. He cites donor trends and rising political fundraising, while critics warn labels could affect a GOP nomination and potential presidency.
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Pat Robertson
Christian Broadcasting Network
Virginia Beach
700 Club
Robertson
Broadcast Ministries
Brouhaha
PTL
Rev. Robertson
America
GOP
Salaries and perks of U.S. Congress outlined in letters
A reader compiles figures on Senate and House pay and allowances. Senate lawmakers mostly earned 77500 to 99500 yearly with staff and office allowances plus space and furnishings. House members similarly varied from 77500 to 99500 with staff pay, official expense ranges, district furnishing funds, and free postage. Overall costs estimated at about 1.5 million per senator and 1 million per representative.
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U.S. Congress
U.S
Sens
Stennis
Dole
Robert C. Byrd
Washington, D.C
Congress
Wright
Foley
Michel
Ance
Capitol
Thatcher the death of socialism in Britain
George Will analyzes Thatcher’s 1983 and 1990 electoral dominance and argues that British socialism has declined, lost its appeal, and failed in governing aims. He notes Labour’s losses in London, the rise of Tory dominance, and the peril of socialist ideals in a changing Europe and leftward values.
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London
Labor
Thatcher
Falklands
Michael Foot
Clement Atlee
Europe
Britain
George Watson
St. John's College, Cambridge
Africa
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Mr. Falwell
Pat
Daily Telegraph
Margaret Thatcher
Downing Street
No. 10
Labor Party
George Will
The
Washington Post Writers Group
George
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