Falwell’s Moral Majority Rescinds Opposition to O’Connor
Editorial notes Falwell-led Moral Majority opts neither to back nor oppose Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Court appointment. Leaders cite respect for Reagan’s integrity and antiabortion stance while seeking broader influence beyond a single issue. The piece urges other far right groups to emulate restraint.
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Moral Majority
Sandra Day O’connor
U.S. Supreme Court
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Senate
O'Connor
Jerry Falwell
Lynchburg
Falwell
O’connor
White House
Mr. Falwell
France abolishes death penalty and retires the guillotine
The nation ends capital punishment with the guillotine retired after its long history since 1792. The piece argues lethal injection as the most humane alternative and critiques returning to older methods, noting U.S. methods’ risks and calling for enlightened standards.
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France
United States
Indiana
Martial Law Looms Over Poland as Solidarity Faces Pressure
The piece argues Moscow will back strong action against Solidarity, possibly martial law, as Poland slides from a constrained state toward a broader conflict. It notes economic woes, the parallel state, and potential Soviet intervention after unrest and debt pressures.
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Polish Communist Party
Warsaw
Poland
Letters on Marion politics and race in a divided town
A reader laments the Marion police union influence and calls for city council action to restore mutual respect. The letter critiques internal investigations and pushes for clear procedures while contrasting American responses to Africa's conflicts and condemning modern racism and exploitation.
Nightmarish voodoo satire targets Volcker and the dollar
The writer derides Paul Volcker's high interest policy as a lethal treatment for inflation. He invokes Al Capp's Nightmare Alice to mock monetary medicine and suggests drastic, satirical cures including changing dollar inscriptions. The piece ends with a call to seek another man like Capp.
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al Capp
Federal Reserve
Paul Volcker
Volcker
Cartoon sparks debate over Last Supper image in newspaper
Albuquerque Tribune faces reader backlash after publishing a Last Supper themed cartoon mocking the City Council’s liquor waiver denial. Readers warn the piece crosses sacred lines while defenders argue humor can critique public policy.
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Albuquerque Tribune
Jesus
Mark Taylor
Albuquerque
Old Town
Taylor
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