Advertising in scripture and early practice
The text notes that advertising is not modern but ancient, citing Moses and a biblical verse to illustrate that persuasive messaging has long been part of human communication. It frames advertising as a timeless concept tied to revealing outcomes for communities in the latter days.
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Southeast Asia
Africa
Central America
Nicaragua
Panama
Guatemala
Mexico
el Salvador
Soviet Union
Iran turmoil fuels Communist rise and economic collapse
The Iran crisis deepens as revolutionary strife, war with Iraq, and shortages erode outputs by 32 percent since 1978. The pro Soviet Tudeh Party gains influence while moderates fear Communist power seizure. President Bani Sadr faces clerical and secular opposition as Khomeini balances, with U S weakness noted by observers.
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Iran
Iraq
Tehran
Bani Sadr
Ayatollah Khomeini
Soviet Union
Persian Gulf
Free World
United States
Soviet policy on terrorism and VISTA critique mixed
William L Rusher argues Haigs claim of direct Soviet terrorism links is disputed noting arms flow through Cuba and Nicaragua and warning against apologists. He then critiques VISTA's activism and federal oversight, tracing the program from Johnson to Reagan era investigations.
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New York
Alexander Haig
Soviet Union
CIA
Haig
el Salvador
Russia
Cuba
Panama
Nicaragua
VISTA links with activist groups sparks debate over goals
The document lists VISTA placements with groups like Dane County Welfare Rights Alliance in Madison and ACORN in New Orleans, detailing fundraising, advocacy, and organizing tasks. It notes concerns that VISTA workers joined political campaigns to challenge business interests and push for state and federal legislation changes.
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VISTA
Dane County Welfare Rights Alliance
Madison
Wis
Cleveland Women Working
Cleveland
Louisiana
ACORN
Association of Community Organizations For Reform Now
New Orleans
Arkansas Consumer Research
Little Rock
Arkansas American Civil Liberties Union Women’s Rights Project
Harford County
Susequehanna Legal Services
Philadelphia
New York
Citizens’ Alliance
Albany
Community Action For Legal Services, Inc
New England Small Farm Institute, Inc
Amherst
Mass
Rhode Island
Is Atlanta Really All That Bad
Atlanta police pursue new crackdown amid a spate of child killings. Dr Robert Stivers, Fulton County Medical Examiner, notes murders of black children are not unique to Atlanta and warns media hype may hinder solving cases. He cites high anonymous tips, limited solves, and calls for public protection of children.
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Atlanta
Southtown
Quincy
Fulton County Medical Examiner
Robert R. Stivers
Stivers
Dr. Stivers
FBI
Defense Contract System Wastes Taxpayers Money
A critical look at Pentagon procurement reveals wasteful contracts and lack of competition. Reports show high profits, duplicate computer work, and overpriced items in the cruise missile program amid 1980s defense spending. A separate item recounts a White House security dog incident and a dog beheading test by Secret Service.
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Washington
Pentagon
Defense Department
Defense
U.S
General Dynamics
Sharon Geltner
Vitro Labs
McDonnell Douglas
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Webster
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Corps of Poverty Workers
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Reagan Administration
Volunteers In Service To
Lyndon Johnson
Italy
Middle East
Namibia
Paul Harvey
Jack Anderson
White House
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Secret Service
Karen E. Jones
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Blarney
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