Defense report warns of hollow forces and weak readiness
The article surveys the Laird Korb study detailing U S defensive weaknesses with a stark comparison to Soviet buildup. It notes dilatory airlift and sealift, dwindling amphibious ships, poor training results, and a slow Navy and air force modernization pace. It ends urging voters to judge Reagan and Carter on defense concern versus complacency.
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Defense
Harold Brown
Army
Navy
Air Force
Brown
Armed Services
Marine Corps
Persian Gulf
Soviet Union
Carter’s shifts on SALT II amid Afghanistan invasion
Roscoe Drummond assesses President Carter’s reversal of SALT II withdrawal during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. He argues the move undermines detente, questions his consistency, and warns of a grave political miscalculation ahead of the election.
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Washington
Carter
Afghanistan
Ronald Reagan
Senate
United States
Moscow
Reagan
Gazette Appraises National Candidates for November Ballot
The Gazette presents evaluations of contenders for national offices on the November 4 ballot. The analysis reflects ongoing campaign monitoring, offering readers a guided view of candidate activity and suitability for office.
Reagan favored to win as Carter trails in flawed race
The analysis weighs Carter's ineffectual leadership and a weak economy against Ronald Reagan's appeal and moderate conservatism. Reagan's two-term California governorship and running mate George Bush bolster the ticket, making Reagan the preferred choice despite Anderson's slim chances.
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Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
John Anderson
California
George Bush
The Gazette Endorses Tauke in 2nd District Race
The Gazette compares John Culver and Grassley on philosophy and character. It notes strong traits in both the 2nd District candidates and endorses Rep. Tom Tauke for another term over Steve Severn, citing proven service and public confidence.
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Tom Tauke
Dubuque
Steve Severn
Cedar
Leach Seeks Third Term In Iowa 1st District
In Davenport based 1st District Rep. Jim Leach seeks a third term highlighting a centrist, proven record. Democratic challenger Jim Laren, an Iowa City native and former Culver aide, is described as young and relatively inexperienced.
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Jim Leach
Davenport
Iowa
Washington
House
Jim Laren
Sen
Culver
Congress Posture Sparks Mocking Abroad and Budget Delays
A national column harshly critiques Congress for failing to pass the 1981 budget before recess. It notes only three of 13 appropriations bills approved, looming fiscal bills after Nov. 12 reconvening, and rising debt limits reaching 925 billion with talk of 1 trillion. It links post election outcomes to future decisions and laments the 96th Congress record.
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Congress
97Th Congress
Liver Defense In Exposing Congress Purge
The piece skewers Rep. Michael J. Myers for an expulsion tied to bribery charges, mocking his claim of drinking alcohol after the alleged bribe. It notes similar liquor-based defenses by Rep. John W. Jenrette and Rep. Robert Bauman, and critiques politicians exploiting alcohol as a legal shield. It cites Jimmy Breslin on this modern pattern.
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New York
Michael J. Myers
Philadelphia
Myers
Washington
Ol’ Debbil Likker
John W. Jenrette
South Carolina
Jenrette
Robert Bauman
Maryland
Bauman
Sounds Like a Language Mixup In Public Life
Public radio and public transit highlight homophone snafus in a light column. The piece notes misused words like granite versus granted and except versus accept and cites misprints from a bus pass notice and a police reporter who used allude instead of elude. It ends with a quip about Sparky Anderson’s World Series remarks and a baseball play on words.
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Public Radio
Public Transportation
Allude
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Lawrence J. Korb
Laird
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Joint Chiefs
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Vietnam
James J. Kilpatrick
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Sealift
Europe
Pistols
Andre Maurois
Roscoe Drummond
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Missouri
Associated Press
the Gazette
Mr. Reagan
U.S
John Culver
Charles Grassley
House of Representatives
Blackstone
Brotherhood
Texas
Jimmy Breslin
Mount Rushmore
Brahms
Mount Rushmore Monument
Phyllis Fleming
Fleming
Sparky Anderson
Detroit
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