British nuclear debate shapes Britain's election clash
The May 22, 1983 report outlines a fierce UK contest over nuclear weapons. Labour leader Michael Foot pushes unilateral disarmament and withdrawal of U.S. bases, while Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher vows to deploy Cruise missiles if needed and push for arms reductions with the Soviet Union. The battle centers on defense, unemployment, and Britain’s role in NATO as the campaign nears its end.
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Joseph W. Grigg
News Service
London
Britain
Labor Party
Michael Foot
Soviet Union
Labor
U.S
Foot
Thatcher
Helmut Kohl
Telethon worries Democrats over promised profits and planning
Washington Post Service reports Santa Fe Democratic leaders fear the upcoming fund-raising telethon may not deliver the promised profits. They complain of inadequate contracts and communication with DNC officials, while the event aims to raise about 8 million dollars and attract 300,000 new donors across 41 states.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Department of Justice
Washington Post
Santa FE
N.M
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Kentucky
John Y. Brown Jr
Rick Wiener
Michigan
Typewriter to Typist Then to Tech Era Progress
A reflective piece traces the evolution from manual typewriters to keyboards and digital tech. It recalls Smith Corona origins, unions, and the shift from visible writing to electronic memory and computers, while noting the enduring challenge of writing quality. It cites personal experiences with Royal, Underwood, IBM Selectric III, and forecasts future shifts.
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Smith-Corona
Smith Brothers
New York
Brown
Jones Brothers
Union Typewriter Company of America
Union
Taupe
Geoffrey Chaucer
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