Reagan Defense Policy Aims for Stronger US Forces
Anthony Harrigan discusses early Reagan defense priorities including selecting a knowledgeable Secretary of Defense, MX missile fate, submarine based missiles, space surveillance, B 1 style bombers, long range cruise missiles, a return to conscription, neutron bomb deployment, naval expansion, and heavy funding for basic research, noting security carries high costs.
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U.S
Reagan
Soviet Union
NATO
Secretary of Defense
United States
Secular humanism and its influence on public life
Dr George Benson argues that a small, influential group of Humanists has made secular humanism the unofficial religion of the nation, shaping government, education, and social institutions. He summarizes Humanist beliefs including atheism, evolution, sexual rights, abortion, euthanasia, situational ethics, and opposition to national sovereignty, claiming these ideas erode morality and foster decay.
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George Benson
National Education
Barbara Morris
Lemons for a Sick Child Moral Dilemma on a Busy Street
A poor lemon seller on a South American street faces a police demand to surrender her box. She offers her sick child instead, provoking crowd reaction. Coins appear later as compassion arrives. A prayer and brief thought for the day follow, urging social justice and neighborly care.
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Policeman
Jesus
Lawmaker backs higher Social Security earnings limit
A House bill would let seniors earn up to 24 000 annually before benefits are reduced, targeting those over 65 and excluding the wealthy. The proposal, debated as inflation strains retirees, suggests doubling the current 5 000 limit to 10 000 or 15 000, enabling work without heavy benefit loss. Congressman Williams’ offices list contact numbers in Ohio districts and Washington, D C.
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U.S
House of Representatives
Williams
Youngstown Rd
Warren
Federal St
Youngstown
State St
Struthers
Washington, D.C
What do Germans think By Dr RICHARD AND SUSAN FIGGE
Germans view Reagan as an embodiment of the American dream and expect a fresh start in foreign policy. They note his delegation skills as governor, caution over tax cuts and defense spending, and hope advisers like Shultz and Haig will guide him. Schmidt aims for close ties but may resist heavier NATO commitments while Europeans await concrete policy shifts.
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Richard and
Susan Figge
College of Wooster
Federal Republic of
Germany
America
Europe
Ronald Reagan
United States
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Henry Kissinger
George Shultz
Alexander Haig
Neckar Zeitung
Heidelberg
California
Rhein-Neckar Zeitung
U.S
Helmut Schmidt
Federal Republic
Schmidt
States
West Germany
NATO
Bundeswehr
Soviet Union
Harry S. Truman
BBB Advice on Refunds and Exchanges for Holiday Shoppers
The Better Business Bureau advises shoppers to learn store refund and exchange policies before buying. Policies vary, some are none or final sale, and Ohio law requires disclosure. Read warranties, contracts, keep receipts, and beware all sales final items. plan to avoid post holiday lines at returns counters.
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John Moliterno
Better Business Bureau
Ohio
Washingtons metro cure by Edwin Feulner
Heritage Foundation columnist Edwin Feulner argues Washington DC Metro escalates losses by pursuing fare hikes and service cuts. He compares it to private firms failing under similar monopolies and urges skepticism toward public transit remedies as possible causes of financial trouble. He warns readers nationwide to beware similar proposals in their areas.
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Edwin Feulner
Metro
Washington
Washington Metro
Howland Band wagon invites letters to editor
The notice welcomes signed letters with full address and telephone number for publication. All letters are confirmed before printing and cannot be returned. The newspaper may edit or shorten letters and may withhold names upon justified request.
Howland Bandwagon Publisher and Staff Details
The Howland Bandwagon monthly listing shows Cheries Strickton as publisher and Marie Defelice as editor with staff including Robert Miler and Donna Kay. It lists Nancy Edmundson as business manager and Dolores H Julian as advertising director, published by Phoenix Publications at 35 W State St Niles Ohio with subscription rates of 15 per year or 8 75 for six months.
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Cheries Strickton
Marie Defelice
Robert Miler
Beeen
Donna. Kay
Nancy Edmundson
Dolores H. Julian
Joseph P. Urbanis
Phoenix Publications, Inc
State St
Niles
Ohio
Niles Ohio
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Ussr
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Brazil
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Lyle Williams
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P.O
Mahoning Bank
Bernard Baruch
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