Weve Won Drug Battles Before And Can Again
Ben Wattenberg argues against legalization of cocaine and other narcotics, noting past drug wars reduced usage through laws and public campaigns. He cites historical cycles from 1910 to 1980s declines, warns legalization equals surrender, and sees signs of progress as data show declines in cocaine use and crack exposure while emphasizing caution about risks and public attitudes.
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America
David Musto
Yale
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Institute For Social Research
University of Michigan
Musto
Ben Wattenberg
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Voice of the People Letters on Panama and a Santa visit
A military family reader criticizes the Panama intervention and evacuee readiness while expressing fear for loved ones overseas. Another letter laments a Santa visit charity fundraiser, complaining about missed appointment and lack of courtesy by the performer, Ken Berogan.
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Panama
Noriega
Europe
Texas
Vickie Jones
Dixon
Ken Berogan
Telegraph
Berogan
Kristi Reiss
Barn Fire Destroys Clifford Anderson Farm Structure
On December 28, 1964 a barn on the Clifford Anderson farm four miles southwest of Ohio was consumed by fire despite efforts by local volunteer firefighters. The blaze was detected around 10:45 p.m. and the barn and its contents were destroyed. In a separate report dated December 28, 1983 the Lee County Chapter of the American Red Cross announced a total membership of 1,544 and total contributions of $6,120.60 from a major fundraising appeal, noting last year’s enrollment of 740 and $863.95 in contributions.
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Clifford Anderson
Ohio
Ohio Volunteer
Lee County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Japan shifts trade policy embrace import boosts
Copley News Service reports Japan reverses postwar export focus, plans tax credits rewarding companies that raise imports by at least 10 percent next year, increasing imports by about 3 billion dollars annually. U.S. pressure seeks deeper reforms in Japan’s trade regime and investment rules.
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Japan
United States
Mendota Doctors Play Role of Santa in Community Help
Mendota Community Hospital opens a free Chronic Care Clinic on December 18 serving residents of Mendota and nearby towns who lack funds for ongoing care. Volunteers led by Drs William Schuler and Morgan staff the clinic offering appointments the first and third Mondays from 7 to 9 pm.
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Mendota
Santa
Virginia
Santa Claus
Congress
California
Mendota Community Hospital
William Schuler
Morgan
CNN Newsroom backs education free of ads in schools
Ted Turner wins school group support for CNN Newsroom as a commercial free alternative to Channel One. Whittle Communications pushes ad filled school broadcasts, while teachers, parents, and boards favor the commercial free model for focused news in classrooms delivered by cable or tape.
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Ted Turner
Channel One
Turner
CNN Newsroom
Whittle Communications
Whittle
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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