Those Rotten Kids Lament on youth honesty and pets' impact
A column argues that today’s youths show rising dishonesty as seen in the American Seed Co. collapse after 35 percent delinquency, with 125 workers laid off, and blames parents and schools. It also notes pets’ calming effects and vast U.S. pet ownership, yet warns of abuse at shelters.
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American Seed Co
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
American Seed
Will Reagan's economic plan pass the test of the voters
William L. Rusher argues that Reagan's economic program will likely fall short of its goals, comparing debates to an old vaudeville joke. He contends Democrats offered no alternative and notes critics like Henry Kaufman show doubts without clear policy for replacement. He asserts true success may require accepting some temporary pain, including higher unemployment.
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New York
America
Reagan
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Tip O'Neill
Henry Kaufman
Kaufman
Salomon Brothers
Tom Brokaw
Mr. Kauf
Mr. Reagan
A Gem Of A Production George F. Will
New York critic praises the Royal Shakespeare Company's Nicholas Nickleby for 42 actors in 137 roles on a grand stage. He lauds Dickensian themes, child advocacy, and the production’s energy while noting the $100 tickets and 14 week run ending January 3.
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New York
Charles Dickens
England
Royal Shakespeare Company
Nicholas Nickleby
Dickens
University of Michigan
Brining
Broadway
Nicholas
Cogeneration powers past old electric plans
Paul Harvey explains how cogeneration uses waste heat to produce electricity at sites like Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis and Shell in Houston. He notes a shift from central utilities to on site generation, with industry possibly supplying ten percent of total demand while limiting new plant build. Environmental hurdles exist but cogeneration is set to grow as a national energy option.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewery
St. Louis
Shell Oil
Houston
Potlatch Paper Company
Idaho
Department of Energy
Puccio faces conflict of interest over ABSCAM book deal
The piece alleges Thomas Puccio secretly profited from an ABSCAM related book contract. It cites a March 1980 agreement offering 100000 with Puccio named as co author if targets were convicted, plus alleged perjury about discussions and collaboration.
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FBI
Thomas Puccio
Capitol Hill
Harrison Williams
D-N.j
Puccio
Wiliams
Williams
Abscam
Indy Badhwar
Jack Newfield
G.P. Putnam's
Newfield
Supreme Court
Martha’s Vineyard
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