Canadians view Americans: poll finds snobs among top words
Decima Research surveyed 1,000 Canadians who described Americans with eight of the top ten words being snobs pig headed aggressive powerful obnoxious indifferent stupid and rich The other two words were good and friendly Maclean s magazine published the results The same poll asked Americans to describe Canadians using friendly nice neighbors wonderful satisfied normal and delightful
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Decima Research
Toronto
Maclean’s
Canada
Decima
Klutz
Canadians Not Obnoxious Snobs In Poll Findings
Ben Wattenberg reflects on a Maclean's poll showing Americans poorly understand Canada and Canada’s view of the United States. He notes Canada is the top U.S. tourist source and our largest trading partner, discusses attitudes, and urges better relations amid the looming 1992 European Community challenge.
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U.S
Maclean’s
Canada
Japan
Brian Mulroney
Dan Quayle
United States
Testing new political ideas in capital city debates
United Press International notes Washington, D C could prove a proving ground for crack brain ideas. Jesse Jackson may run for mayor to boost presidential cred. six presidents lacked elected office before presidency. Maurice Turner, retiring police chief, joins GOP as potential mayoral candidate.
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United States
Jesse Jackson
Zachary Taylor
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William Howard Taft
Herbert Hoover
Dwight Eisenhower
Coleman Young
Detroit
Jackson
Jesse
Chicago
District of Columbia
Washington
Marion Barry
Barry
Marion
Republican National Committee
Maurice Turner
GOP
Whistle-blowers and press watchdogs face new legal threat
The piece argues that the Justice Department plans to prosecute government employees who leak information about investigations. It warns such policy could trigger witch hunts and chill sources, harming investigative journalism and public accountability amid past scandals in housing and finance.
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Beltway
U.S. Justice Department
John Keeney
Congress
Justice Department
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U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department
Farmers Hear Best On Full Rain Gauge
A column musing on how farmers listen for rain and how the refrain I don t want to hear echoes through family life. The piece notes farmers, spouses, and even doctors prefer practical updates such as weather, grain prices, or cattle prices, urging moisture for crops.
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Pacific Ocean
West Coast
Dixon Park District faces values clash over use of public space
In August 17 1979 minutes the Dixon Park District discussed a neighborhood park plan near Washington Avenue and defended moral values limiting use of public property for revenue events. Dale Harshman read a Telegraph report noting the Assembly of God Church request for an ice cream social at the band stand after a July 26 concert was denied despite sympathy.
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Dixon Park
Dale Harshman
Dixon Evening Telegraph
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Assembly of God Church
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