Reagan mentality and the national mood explained
In this view, liberals mistake the Reagan era’s hard right mood as lasting. The piece argues the national mood swings like a pendulum since the 1930s, with reforms giving way to toughness, then moderating as society seeks simpler solutions to complex problems. The author urges understanding that leadership reflects collective frustration.
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Washington, D.C
Jesse Helms
Strom Thurmond
Paul Laxalt
David Stockman
Reagan
Ronnie
Washington
Kennedys
Martin Luther King
Carter
White House
Distaff Side reminiscences and a neighbor’s passing
The column reflects on an unusually mild winter and early spring followed by a sudden March freeze affecting crops. It honors neighbor Sam Alsop who died recently, recalling his practical help, borrowing tools, and memorable springs including a tornado year. It also notes Halloween pumpkins and a food writer’s purple themed dishes proposals.
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Sam Alsop
Sam
Hallowe’en
The House We Won’t Move From
A memories filled column about finally settling into a long term home. The narrator recalls past moves with Kelly, a chaotic renovation, and the comic misadventures of contractors, a dog, and a pricey landscaping bill. The piece ends with a vow never to move again.
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Kelly
Jim Mackeys
Taj Mahal
Carter era SBA aid for minorities sparks fraud and debate
Ex President Carter reshaped the Small Business Administration into a vehicle aiding minority contractors under the 8A program. Critics assert rampant fraud and waste with loans to non viable firms, while Reagan officials push for reforms to ensure value for taxpayers.案例 include a Denver councilman William Roberts denied a $300,000 loan despite plans for a $14 million 8A bid. officials cited lack of viable business assets and political sensitivity.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Small Business Administration
Carter
SBA
Judy Grande
William Roberts
Denver
Roberts
SBA Loans and Senate Clashes Highlight Contract Debates
SBA minority program faces criticism as Roberts and Boulder B M Quality Dry Cleaners bank on loans amid disclosures of past signatures and weak collateral. Senate Small Business Committee reviews these cases while lawmakers probe patronage and cost-saving moves in the Capitol.
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FBI
Roberts
Roberts Enterprise
Colorado
Boulder B&m Quality Dry Cleaners
Boulder
SBA
Senate Small Business Committee
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
John Tower
Texas
Tower
Hollings
John
Saville Row
London
Robert Jepsen
Iowa
Capitol Hill
Kilpatrick column misattributed to McCormally corrected
The Saturday column Of professors and politicians was written by James Kilpatrick, not John McCormally. McCormally’s byline and photo were used in error. He is on vacation until June 15.
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James Kilpatrick
John McCormally
McCormally
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