Reagan's Decade: From Iran Hostage Crisis to End of Cold War
A column reflects on 1979 as the nadir and 1989 as triumph, crediting Ronald Reagan with turning the era. It highlights the hostage crisis, Soviet decline, and the rise of Reaganomics, military buildup, and the Reagan Doctrine, framing a conservative decade.
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Arabian Sea
South Vietnam
Laos
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South Yemen
Mozambique
Ethiopia
Angola
Grenada
Stalin
Europe
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Mao Tse-tung
America
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Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
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Moscow
Unita Freedom
Jonas Savimbi
Mujah
Democratic National Committee
Mary Frances Berry
Civil Rights Commission
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Voice of the People: Emergency Help in Extreme Cold
Michael Johnson of Franklin Grove urges Rochelle area stores to train employees in emergency response during extreme weather. He recounts car trouble after a December night shift when a store would not let them use a phone or call aid, suggesting compassionate action and policy guidance.
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Rochelle
Ashton
Sheriff's Department
Michael Johnson
Franklin Grove
Rare medical use argued for marijuana by FDA
A Texas AIDS patient was allowed to use government approved marijuana to ease symptoms. The piece notes marijuana can quell chemotherapy induced nausea and eye pressure from glaucoma and may ease pain from multiple sclerosis. FDA approval remains lengthy but advocates urge access for deserving patients.
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Ehe
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Beware of dodgy charity solicitations from CFA shadow fundraisers
Sharon Thompson, a Lee County American Cancer Society board member, received a letter inviting door to door fundraising for the Cancer Fund of America, a CFA alias linked to Watson and Hughey of Virginia. State AGs allege deceptive practices, with CFA cited in 17 cases. Better Business Bureau cautions on fundraising costs, urging local checks and checks rather than cash.
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Sharon Thompson
Lee County
American Cancer Society
The
Cancer Fund of America
Dixon Area
Thompson
CFA
Jim Leach
Illinois
Neil Hartigan
Watson and Hughey
Alexandria
Virginia
Attorney General
Leach
Watson
Hughey
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Atlanta
Jim Reynolds
Better Business Bureau
Rockford
Peru
Rock Island
Bad Cheer Letter Returns to Dixon Family Row
Tracy Berogan of Dixon defends her brother amid accusations of poor conduct over last year’s holiday efforts. She recalls he was courteous and organized, despite a busy schedule, and recounts an incident where he was forced off the road by a drunk driver while returning from a Santa appearance. She warns against labeling him with “bad cheer” and emphasizes the impact on Christmas.
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Kristi Reiss
Tracy Berogan
Dixon
Two Library Lot Leases Approved by Rochelle Council
In Rochelle, two 20 year lease proposals for Flagg Township Library lots were approved at Monday nights meeting. The north lot would be a noncancellable lease while the south lot would be cancellable.
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Flagg Township
Rochelle
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