Ferraro innocent victim or political liability in tax scandal
The piece questions Geraldine Ferraro’s integrity amid a tax scandal involving her husband John A. Zaccaro, arguing whether she is an innocent victim or a flawed nominee. It critiques the lack of scrutiny by Mondale's campaign and asks if deeper questions were asked about the Zaccaro past and its implications for a female vice presidential candidate.
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Geraldine Ferraro
John A. Zacarro
United States
White House
Internal Revenue
Gauk
Federal Election Commission
Democratic Party
Walter Mondale
Zaccaros
Foreign debt menace in Latin America prompts call for prudent policy
Anthony Harrigan argues the growing foreign debt in Latin America threatens U.S. banks and the American economy. He warns a debt moratorium could cut U.S. GDP by 70 billion and place 1.1 million out of work, urging bipartisan action to resist IMF bailouts and protect financial stability.
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Latin America
U.S
United States
International Monetary Fund
Sam Woud
IMF
Argentina
Brazil
America
Chain of events outlined for Montgomery County petition action
Letters to the editor describe the Board of Supervisors of Elections handling County Council Bill 65-83. The piece traces how petition verification proceeded from February to July 1984, the legal debates on petition validity, and the decision to hold a closed meeting to expedite resolution. Douglas L. Jernigan signs as Elections Administrator.
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Board of Supervisors of Elections For
Montgomery County
County Council
Maryland
Citizens For Decent Government
Élention
Wnn
Fidend
Douglas L. Jernigan
Elections Administrator
Mexico polls show PRI loss pressure and vote rigging
CIA report notes PRI weakness after July 1983 municipal votes in five states. PAN won two state capitals and key cities, prompting tighter monitoring of polling places. Despite observed irregularities, PRI reversed losses through ballot stuffing and arrests, signaling evolving electoral tactics amid fears of right or left upheaval.
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CIA
Mexico
Institutional Revolutionary Party
Reagan
Miguel de la Madrid
Dale van Atta
PRI
National Action Party
PAN
Chihuahua
Durango
Ciudad Juarez
el Paso
PHI
CVA
CLA
Acapulco
Sinaloa
Puebla
Gpa Sohogis
Mexican PRI faces renewed electoral turmoil and violence
The ruling PRI suffers new charges of election manipulation as PAN mayor of Ciudad Obregon faces a quick trial and a three year sentence. Amid protests and deadly clashes in Chihuahua, 1983 contests sparked riots and claims of foreign interference. A Gulf Coast oil spill warning issues with navigational hazards near Calcasieu River.
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PAN
Ciudad Obregon
PRI
Socialist Workers Party
Namiquipa
Chihuahua
Itate
Commerce Department
Gulf Coast
Department
Calcasieu River
Louisiana
United Feature Syndicate Inc
Hunters Learn License Rule In Maryland August
The 14th annual instructions require hunters to obtain licenses before hunting. Last week’s rains improved local crop reports from the state agricultural agency. George M. Bushey announced Cavetown Planing Mill’s purchase of N. Z. Cramer & Son Inc. in Woodsboro as Cavetown enters its first operating year. Fredrick Post 2 of AMVETS held a summer picnic at the Frederick Fairgrounds with hundreds of AMVET families attending led by State Commander A. Leo Anderson of Rockville.
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Frederich Com 5 Krups
Cave
State Agricultural Agency
George M. Bushey
Cavetown Planing Mill Company
N.Z. Cramer & Son Inc
Woodsboro
Cavetown
Peter G. Zouck
Frederick
Amvets
Frederick Fairgrounds
A. Leo Anderson
Rockville
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MHIC
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