Warlike defense blueprint sparks peace concerns
The Reagan administration's defense guidance, a 126 page plan led by Defense Secretary Weinberger, advocates peacetime preparations for protracted conflict with the Soviet Union. It calls for expanded special operations and space based weapons while warning of a shift toward a perpetual wartime state and increased Western confrontation with Eastern Europe.
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New York
United States
Defense
Weinberger
Richard Halloran
New York Times
U.S
Defense Department
Reagan
Europe
Arms race costs hit Linn County in tax dollars and inflation
A local critique argues that federal arms spending hinges on dollars, not sense, detailing how Linn County bears a share of taxes funding the arms race. It warns that Reagan era deficits fuel inflation and divert funds from elderly and poor, with only slow trickle down benefits for job creation.
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Linn County
U.S
Reagan
Public hearing urged on Linn County arms race costs
Thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite expression on inflation from deficits and arms race costs. The Linn County Board of Supervisors schedules a June 10 public hearing at 7 p.m. in the 3rd Avenue Courthouse to discuss the costs and risks of the arms race and its impact on citizens and democracy.
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Linn
Congress
Reader notes on chaise longue and cohorts in prose
A reader corrects chaise longue spelling from lounge. Critics say chaise is French for long, not lounge, and lounge chair may be too generic while chaise is a vehicle. The note also challenges cohorts as implying organization and cites a truck driver example. Tips include avoiding double negatives and missing letters.
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