Report says protected lands unlikely to boost oil and gas
Editorial summary notes US Geological Survey finds only 4 percent of 74 million acres with significant oil or gas potential in protected areas. Calls for halting rapid exploitation of public lands, backing long stated environmentalist positions. William Clark urged to stop pressure for more access while Wilderness Society director William Turnage reinforces the stance.
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James Watt
U.S. Geological Survey
Watt
William Clark
United States
William Turnage
Wilderness Society
Israel and U.S. policy clash over Reagan rhetoric
The piece criticizes President Reagan for tying U.S. policy to Israel and Jewish voters during Hanukkah. It argues such moves would let a foreign capital dictate U.S. course, risking domestic controversy while urging steadfast friendship with Israel without surrendering national autonomy.
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Reagan
United Nations
Israel
U.S
Distaff preview of holiday toys and trends in stocking gifts
A festive snapshot of what shoppers bought this Christmas season. Bear plush toys rise in popularity while Cabbage Patch dolls top sales with millions in circulation. Care bears and Barbie themed items appear, including a Barbie McDonald’s playset. A Disneyland record and a one year music box gift offer ongoing seasonal choices for lovers and families.
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Garfield
Care-A-Lot
McDonald’s
Barbie
Christy
Ken
Hunger test targets soup lines with pay capability quiz
Cartoonish proposal by Professor Heinrich Applebaum outlines a government Hunger Strike Force to test if people in soup lines can pay for meals. The plan includes a form with name social security number address and references, a six question hunger rubric and a seven question subsidy math quiz. The test would punish perjury and feed data to the White House for future speeches, urging citizens to report families planning to cadge free meals to FBI offices.
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Ed Meese
Reagan
New York Daily News
Heinrich Applebaum
Mother Hubbard Institute of Nutrition
Salvation Army
White House
America
Applebaum
FBI
Reagan Administration
Glenn faces uphill battle in Iowa caucuses
Roving Editor Harris reports on John Glenn's 1984 presidential bid in Iowa. A February caucus poll shows Mondale leading, with Cranston and McGovern close behind. Glenn vows heightened campaign funds, staff, and appearances, noting his middle ground appeal may struggle against Mondale’s party backing and Reagan-era defense contrasts.
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Harris
Des Moines
Iowa
Walter Mondale
Glenn
Alan Cranston
Middle America
Mondale
Cranston
George McGovern
Reagan
Public Pulse on Bringing Troops Home and Vietnam Fear
Letter from Steven L Blackurn of Holcomb argues against United States troops in Lebanon. He claims too many lives have been lost on peacekeeping missions and urges a focus on defending American soil and cutting defense spending by half. He cites Jefferson on avoiding entangling alliances.
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Glenn
Lebanon
Regan
Reagan
Marine Corps
Navy
Vietnam
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Steven L. Blackburn
Holcomb
Salvation Army praised for Family Help in Garden City
A local letter lauds the Salvation Army for aiding a family during the 1965 flood and contrasts it with United Way agencies. The writer pledges support to Salvation Army over other charities, citing personal wartime service and tax concerns. Also thanked are Bud Meredith, Garden City Community College track members, and Terry Spearth for water disaster assistance and facility repairs at Mary's Cellar.
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Salvation Army
Garden City
Marine Corps
Vietnam
United Way
Red Cross
The
Bud Meredith
Garden City Community College
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