US recovery gains pace amid lower oil costs and policy shifts
A guest column argues the US economy is set for a strong rebound from a 2 percent 1985 growth, helped by lower oil prices, reduced inflation, lower interest rates, and Gramm Rudman Hollings deficit cuts. It cites Chamber of Commerce analysis, impacts on housing and manufacturing, and notes energy policy should favor deregulation and energy investments. It also predicts global benefits and cautions oil demand remains weak.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Gramm-Rudman. Hollings
Reagan
US Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Japan
Britain
Braz
South Korea
Taiwan
Greece
Philippines
Chile
Uruguay
Venezuela
Nigeria
Mexico
Algeria
Indonesia
Malaysia
Ecuador
Egypt
Congress
Capitol Hill
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Soviet Plot to Oust Khadafy Deepens in Libya
Washington column notes CIA and Soviet reports showing Khadafy’s vulnerability to a coup led by Abdul Salam Jalloud with Moscow backing. Soviets build a North Africa base via Libya, Sudan, and Ethiopia, shipping over $20 billion in arms while Khadafy’s distrust persists. Censors and volunteers topics follow with editorials on press and public service.
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Washington
Muammar Khadafy
Khadafy
CIA
U.S
Tripoli
Libya
Abdul Salam Ja
Egypt
Moscow
CLA
Jalloud
Khadaf
North
Africa
North Africa
Sudan
Ethiopia
Falloud
Preventing child abuse and society's role in protection
A Los Angeles Times piece on National Child Abuse Prevention Month argues prevention requires more than individual restraint. It calls for reevaluating how society values children, improved court handling of cases, and rehabilitation for offenders balanced with safeguarding children through education on good and bad touch and credible reporting.
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U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
U.S
D. Jamison Cain
Cain
Action
Federal
Donna Alvarado
Smokey the Bear
Duser
The
Los Angeles Times
Loyalty Day appeals urge nationwide flag display
Letters urge May 1 loyalty observances led by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary at Mount Airy, arguing Loyalty Day should belong to all Americans. The piece cites Public Law 85-529, quotes Emma Lazarus, and invites public participation at a community patriotism display, with proceeds supporting local school art.
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VFW
Congress
Emma Lazarus
Uber
Lyalty
United States
Main Street
Mount Ary
Ladies Aumbiary
Mount Airy Elementary School
Local WCTU Meeting Highlights Temperance Talk and Education
Yesterday in Walkersville county Miss Seouffer led the April WCTU gathering at Miss Jane Barnet’s home with a program on Alcobolic Education. Mrs. Randle Elliott praised Mrs. Charles S.V. Lanner for Best of Show at Hood College Garden Club spring show.
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Helens Seouffer
Walkersville
Superateadest
Scinatidix Temperance
Woodsboro Womens Chriatran Temerance Union
WCTU
Prestlest
Jane Barnet
Alcobcal
Mins Stautler
Randle Eliott
Hood College
Charles 5.V. Lanner
Garden Club of
Frederick
Hood
Moral Dilemmas in Advice Columns and Unlikely History
Readers challenge Dr. Wallace on whether to reveal paternity and honesty in relationships while a separate exchange humorously traces the Uncle Sam origin. The letters reveal conflicting morals, with Mona in Alameda arguing for secrecy and Phyllis in Lima seeking factual history. A Texas teen and others share dating experiences, underscoring caution and personal boundaries.
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Dr. Wallace
Mona
Alameda, Calif
Uncle Sam
Phyllis
Lima
Ohio
Treasure Press
Rock Sam
Samuel Wilson
Troy
New York State
U.S
Britain
Wilson
United States
Congress of the United States
Gir
Peggy
McAllen
Texas
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Edrign
Frederick MC
Jack Anderson
Joseph Spear
Wintor
Garry Trideau
Avait
Thomas Nast
H.L Mencken
Marilyn Browning
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post
Mount Airy
Fort Detrick
Post
Fort Detrich
Grant
U.S.A
Rhadafy
Khadaty
Gomer M. Long
Columbus Ave
Kay Williams
Che Frederick
Fides
F.B. Seiss
Lower E Orrisen
Waynesboro
Betty Wilson
VFW Country Club
Christian Gettendaner
Switzerland
Country Club
Frank Redmann
Edward §. Delaplaine
C&o Canal Association
Sugarloaf Mountain
Co Canal
Robert Wallace
Copley News Service
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