Terrorist Mindset Explored In Editorial Perspective
The editorial surveys terrorist psychology, noting widespread violence from Karachi to Istanbul and beyond. It cites social upheaval, apocalyptic ideology, and rage in youth as core drivers, with leaders offering a protective role. It warns that no antidote exists and urges avoiding further trauma to children to prevent future extremists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Psychological Association
Washington, D.C
New York Times
Massachusetts candidate uses War of the Worlds style ad
Democratic attorney general candidate Jo Ann Shotwell airs a 30 minute radio spot that mimics news coverage of a Seabrook nuclear plant explosion. The tactic triggers fear and calls from listeners while drawing criticism from New Hampshire Yankee, owner of the plant, as irresponsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Orson Welles
New Jersey
Jo Ann Shotwell
Seabrook
Shotwell
Drug war as political fraud in media driven debate
An 11 year old Los Angeles girl reported a three foot marijuana plant and police place her in protective custody as the case unfolds. The piece argues drug hysteria serves media and political interests, criticizing lawmakers and budgetary maneuvers amid Gramm Rudman and tax issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dullsville
Safire criticizes drug testing politics as a fraud
William Safire argues that Reagan and Democrats exploit the drug issue to push budget hikes and tax moves. He warns against reactive, sportlike reforms and urges sustained action across eradication, interdiction, education, prosecution, and rehabilitation without infringing civil liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dole
Reagan
O’neill
Car dealers and discounts spark satirical take on 1980s auto sales
A columnist recalls dealer taunts when seeking a Honda and contrasts the push for American cars with aggressive 1980s financing. The piece mocks heavy discounts, asks who would borrow from car companies, and envisions absurd buyer negotiations and political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Chrysler
AMC
Ricardo Montalban
James Garner
Honda
Detroit
Wave of Women Candidates Expands Across States in 1986
From Alaska to Connecticut, women push into higher offices with prior public service. Kay Orr and Helen Boosalis anchor Nebraska and Arizona campaigns, while Barbara Mikulski and Linda Chavez contest Maryland Senate seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arliss Sturgulewski
Alaska
Julie Belaga
Connecticut
Celinda Lake
Women’s Campaign Fund
Nebraska
Maryland
Senate
House of Representatives
Lake
Sturgulewski
Belaga
Barbara Mikulski
Linda Chavez
House
Reagan White House
Women’s Campaign Research Fund
National Conference of State Legislatures
Kay Orr
Helen Boosalis
Lincoln
Carolyn Warner
Arizona
Norma Paulus
Oregon
Harriet Woods
Missouri
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Due Hladky UI
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Karachi
Pakistan
Istanbul
Turkey
Beirut
Athens
Belfast
London
Campaign Crazies
New Hampshire Yankee
Tip O’neill
Gramm-Rudman
Tip
Mondale
William Safire
Toyota
Colin McEnroe
The
Hartford Courant
Mookie
White House
Los Angeles Times
Washington Post News ‘Service
New Orleans
State House
U.S. Capitol
David Broderers
Washington Post
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