Three Day Conventions Possible If Nominating Drama Fades
The piece notes Republicans and Democrats may shorten national conventions to three days amid expected Reagan run without opposition. GOP Chief Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. favors the idea to curb canned speeches and star power, while Democrats may follow suit. Also floated is ABC Chief Leonard Goldenson’s plan for public networks to jointly cover conventions at about 414 million, letting each network pick highlights.
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Reagan
Dallas
Fahrenkopf
ABC
Leonard Goldenson
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Major league domes spark city bond fears and laughs
A commentary predicts new multi million dollar domed stadia will- trigger stadium bonds and tax subsidies- as cities chase major league status. It notes examples like the Houston Astrodome Seattle Kingdome and New Orleans Superdome- with economic boosts and costs.
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Louisiana Superdome
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St. Petersburg
Policies yield 'bastard baby boom' in 1980s debate
Reagan warns in a Dec 3 radio address that tax policy and inflation hit the average two-child family hard, arguing federal programs have destabilized the family. He cites bracket creep, rising exemptions, and Great Society subsidies linked to illegitimacy and social decay.
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Reagan
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Equalization and Value Shifts Stir Iowa Land Assessments
The 31 percent rise in Linn County agricultural land values set by the State Department of Revenue prompts few protests. Proponents argue the productivity-based method is superior to market value. Critics warn equalization shifts tax burdens to local districts and erodes local control, with state influence growing through annual assessment changes.
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Larry Holmes
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Laser weapons and war talk raise safety and policy questions
A reader cites a Washington Post Service piece on a portable laser system that temporarily blinds eyes and sensors at over a mile. The letter warns of military disclosure risks and urges focus on field use over publicized capabilities.
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Washington Post Service
Vietnam
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