Farm Subsidies and Military Drug Use Prompt Reform Debate
The piece contrasts farm subsidy politics with a push for budget restraint in the farm bill led by Sen. Helms and Sen. Dole, noting cutbacks in dairy and peanut programs and a near eight billion dollar four year cost, while warning Congress may veto. It also urges concrete actions as drug and alcohol abuse rise in the Navy, Army, and Marines, urging a crackdown and stronger standards.
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Congress
Jesse Helms
Senate Agriculture Committee
Helms
Senate
Sen
Robert Dole
House
Reagan
Pentagon
Navy
Mediterranean
U.S
Italy
West Germany
Chief of Naval Operations
Adm
Thomas Hayward
Army
Marines
The True Cause Of The Market Slump
William F Buckley argues the stock market decline reflects broader political and social forces not just tax deficits. He rebuts the idea that a 3 percent forecasting error doomed markets, blaming lobbyists and media for undermining faith in Reaganomics and the democratic system.
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Reagan
White House
Lane Kirkland
Black Caucus
CBS
Dow Jones
Decatur Recalled to Patrol Gulf Pirates in Thailand
A historical echo on modern piracy urges a renewed US naval role in the Gulf of Thailand to protect Vietnamese boat people. The piece criticizes Thai efforts, cites brutal rapes and looting, and argues for decisive action to restore US maritime guardianship.
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Washington
Mediterranean
United States
Stephen Decatur
U.S
United Staes
Decatur
Gulf of Thailand
Thailand
Reagan
U.S. Navy
South Seas
America
Libya
Donald Goldberg
Ko Kra
Bangkok Post
Malaysia
Singapore
Cowboy
Uncle Sam
More Ways To Cut Fat From The Federal Budget
Washington column lists further federal trim ideas for 1982 targeting advisory committees, VISTA, International Development Agency grants, GSA building funds, disability rolls, Bureau of Indian Affairs, HUD Urban Development Action Grants, National Institute of Education, Community Block Grants, Arts and Humanities Endowment, Commerce Department programs, and foreign aid.
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Washington
Reagan
Tea Tasters
Board
Board For the Promotion
Agency For International Development
General Services Administration
Bureau of Indian Affairs
HUD
National Institute of Education
Palm Beach
Fla
Santa Barbara
Calif
Commerce Department
U.S
National League of Cities
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
United States
Paul Harvey On Farms Powering The Nation With Tractors
Paul Harvey argues agriculture stands as the nation’s defense by boosting farm efficiency. He cites dairy and cattle waste as energy sources, saving oil, propane, and imported crude while enabling heat, power, and extended corn harvests. Emphasizes manure recycling and grain storage to cut artificial drying.
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Purdue University
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Richard Wesley
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William F. Buckley
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