Worn Welfare Queen Echoes in Pentagon Waste Debate
Russell Baker argues Reagan’s dismantling of the welfare queen shifted blame to government spending, exposing how Pentagon waste like ashtrays and toilet seats was tolerated while the political utility of the welfare queen faded. He notes public anger redirected from welfare to defense costs and questions long term accountability.
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New York
Weinberger
Thomas Wolfe
Defense Weinberger
Pentagon
Reagan
Acapulco
Maxim’s
Editorial calls for Neely to resign over state funds misuse
The West Virginia Chief Justice Richard Neely should rehire his secretary Tess Dineen and apologize or resign for firing her to force baby-sitting on state time. The piece condemns using taxpayer money for personal chores and urges accountability and reform while also noting a local loading zone issue and calls for stricter enforcement of parking rules to protect zone purposes.
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Supreme Court
Richard Neely
Judge Neely
Tess Dineen
Ms. Dineen
Reagan wins a series of Capitol Hill battles
President Reagan gains decisive votes on Contra aid nerve gas funds and Star Wars defense amidst a year of losses. House approval for increased Contra aid and nerve gas money, Senate support for space weapons, plus shifting defense spending dynamics signal a temporary improvement in his standing on Capitol Hill, with future conference battles looming. Evans Witt notes the ebb and flow of fortunes and cautions against overstatement.
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Reagan
Nicaragua
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Senate
John Porter
R-Ill
Pentagon
Beirut
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Mercer County touted as retirement haven by Princeton leader
Mayor Jim Cannon told the Princeton Mercer County Chamber directors that Mercer County offers strong living conditions and affordable costs. He backs the Princeton Task Force for Economic Development’s “Country Roads Retirement Living” plan, citing crime being low, pleasant climate, abundant housing, many churches, parks, and recreational options, plus a growing medical hub with 200 physicians and three hospitals.
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David Knight
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Cannon
Pipestein Resort
Pinnacle Rock
Camp Creek State Park
Summit Players Theatre
Bramwell House Tours
Bluefield Oriole Baseball
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