Democratic comeback plan targets 1984 with Iowa focus
Manatt outlines a multifacted 1982 campaign to rebuild Democratic influence after losses. He blames Reagan administration farm policy for hurting producers, pledges candidate training in Des Moines, and argues for a shortened presidential calendar to concentrate effort and resources.
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Haig
David Stockman
John Block
Alexander Haig
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Manatt
Farmers Home Administration
Iowa
Midwest
Small Business Administration
Des Moines
Democratic Party
Hunt Commission
Ule
RNC
Republican National Committee
Commission rules no US compensation for Iran hostages
The commission found the U.S. government bears no legal duty to pay benefits to private citizens held hostage in Iran. Brice Claggett urged 1000 dollars daily per hostage, while Col. Charles Scott, freed in January, said he does not believe the government owes reparations, though Iran should be held accountable.
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Zens
Jerry Plotkin
California
U.S
Iran
Brice Claggett
Army
Charles Scott
Diablo Road convoy prompts arrests at PG&E protest
A mile long bus convoy carrying PG&E workers rolled past a gated site as deputies used choke holds to clear protesters. Among those arrested was Rev. Cecil Williams of San Francisco. Demonstrators traded flowers with blue helmeted officers recalling 1960s protests. Arrests near the 1,414 May Day 1977 Seabrook total.
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Pg&e
Cecil Williams
San Francisco
Seabrook
N.H
Maine stores reel from televised horse race win tickets
After Saturday's pre recorded race, up to 25 customers in Maine held winning tickets worth about a thousand dollars. Officials at Hannaford Brothers declined comment as questions about cashing in and insurance loom. The promotion was paused after many winners emerged and one store canceled Sunday's telecast while awaiting resolution.
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Maine
Hannaford Brothers Co
Sampson's
Wilson
Roger Hoyt
Hoyt
Sampson’s
Marijuana Use Shifts Among Students from 1980 to 1981
A survey shows marijuana use rising from 23 percent in 1981 after 30 percent in 1980, with 49 percent of students still using. Griggs notes random sampling and similar questions across surveys, while girls narrow the gap with boys by eight points this year. Seniors show the peak usage, with juniors nearly matching them in other drug use.
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Griggs
The Maverick: Chicago and North Western’s Modern Route
The Maverick railroad brand emphasizes steady service over flash and glamour. It touts its bread and butter transportation focus and claims to offer a profitable progressive and competitive path to the 21st century.
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Chicago and North Western
Maverick
Chicago and North Western Transportation Co
North Western Center
N. Canal St
Chicago
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