Reagan's failure to protect his presidency exposed in Iran Contra fallout
The piece argues Reagan erred by ruling out pre trial pardons for Admiral Poindexter and Colonel North. It claims public scrutiny will intensify as North and Poindexter face trial, turning the case into a referendum on Reagan's policies and leadership. It criticizes White House timidity and congressional overreach, calling this a decline in presidential power and accountability.
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A fresh Start for Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto’s appointment as prime minister marks a fresh start for Pakistan and the first peaceful democratic transfer of power in the country. She seeks closer U S ties and better India relations, while the strength to fill Zia’s void remains uncertain amid Soviet ties and Afghan dynamics.
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Fitzwater Named White House Press Secretary Designate
The piece endorses Marlin Fitzwater as President Bush's press secretary citing his close rapport with the president and access to the White House. It calls for civil, frequent press conferences and a calmer press relationship to avoid on the run questioning and accidental misstatements during helicopter transfers.
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George Bush
Mr. Bush
Mr. Fitzwater
Sheila Tate
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American men and earrings in a changing culture
A reflective piece traces how American men began wearing earrings seven to eight years ago and explores cross cultural influences from equatorial cultures and Europeans. It notes television and MTV among factors shaping younger male interest, family dynamics at dinner tables, and the evolving parental view as generations diverge on fashion choices.
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MTV
Dixon Fire Station Insulation Question Raised At Board Meeting
December 10 1978 fire board heard Chief Ed Voss report insulation missing in the newly built Dixon Rural Fire Station. Drilling to hang equipment found no insulation, prompting discussion of future wall finishing and thermal protection.
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