Open Primary Path to Shorter Presidential Campaigns
The New York Times editorials argue for delaying the 1984 nominating process, proposing open primaries to draw in voters without party registration, shorter conventions, and a May or June start to cut long campaigns, costs, and voter fatigue. It notes Iowa and New Hampshire drive early campaigning and suggests earlier reforms to curb the drawn out race.
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Reagan sees export policy as path to cut trade deficit
The piece argues a national export policy could curb the 35 billion annual U.S. agriculture exports and coal advantage, while urging legislation and bipartisan effort. It notes export incentives, financing programs, and Export-Import Bank tweaks as key steps for Reagan during his honeymoon to spur more U.S. exports and reduce the trade gap.
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Reagan landslide reshapes politics but warnings of shift remain
Post election analysis notes Reagan's 51 percent and the GOP's coalition, while leaders like Brock and Kemp urge urgent action on unemployment and inflation. Hart warns of limited time to prove economic solutions, and questions linger about long term political realignment and congressional dynamics.
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Letters to The Gazette: voting rights for children raised
A reader laments elementary students were steered to vote for only three choices in a school poll about the U S president. The letter urges teaching all parties and write-in options, praising youth efforts in fundraisers and a Halloween event at a care center.
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Ed Clark
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Memories of Leaving a Special Home and Its Pond
A writer recalls selling the Dubuque Iowa house at 15 Alpine St and the pond with water lilies. He reflects on how place roots define self, shares childhood scenes, and ponders progress, memory, and the ache of moving on. He wonders if place can truly stay with us.
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