Reagan Era Vision of SDI Seeks Nuclear Fear Reduction
The piece argues that the Strategic Defense Initiative led by High Frontier aims to remove the nuclear threat by a multilayer non nuclear defense system. It predicts space based anti missile defenses, laser and particle beam weapons, and orbiting repair vehicles to deter Soviet attack while criticizing liberal opponents who label it Star Wars.
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Sputnik
Soviet Union
Soviet Armed Forces Journal 23
Ussr
Reagan
High Fron
High Frontier
Strategic Defense Initiative
SDI
Britain urged to lead third industrial revolution by Harold Macmillan
The 90 year old Lord Harold Macmillan warned Britain risks obsolescence and a slow decline unless it embraces computers and robotics, contrasts with Taiwan and South Korea, and urges renewed national unity, education, and technical training alongside Thatcher era reforms. The piece cites his 1985 remarks and critiques Britain’s reluctance to change.
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London
England
House of Lords
Harold Macmillan
Earl of
Stockton
Britain
Taiwan
South Korea
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
School bus drivers in Frederick County profile
Letters to the editor discuss qualifications and background of Frederick County school bus drivers, noting that drivers come with experiences from watching national events and reading widely. The writer promises to address points raised by Ms. Bowers, giving context on who drives the buses and the process to become a driver.
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Frederick County
Catoctin
Dale Gangawere
Dr. Berger
Ms. Bowers
Colombia weighs drug war costs against profits, US cables show
Newly released State Department cables describe a possible shift in Colombia under President Betancur as officials acknowledge that anti narcotics efforts may hurt the economy more than the drug trade benefits. They note threats against officials and assassinations linked to drug gangs. Betancur says most drug money stays abroad rather than in Colombia.
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Washington
United States
Colombia
State Department
Donald Goldberg
Betancur seeks US help to curb drug profits linked to bands
The Colombian president urged Washington for more patrol helicopters and satellite intelligence to track amülo drug money blamed on foreign banks and allies. He warned of two narco factions financing insurgents and manipulating anti drug efforts, while denouncing lax banking oversight in parts of Europe and the U.S. and calling for stronger seizure efforts.
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Colombia
U.S
Betancur
Europe
Parejo
Reagan
Office of Personnel Management
Defense Mapping Agency
OPM
Agriculture Department
Boston-to-Washington
United Feature Syndicate Inc
Frederick area events and voice of community readers
Fifty years ago Frederick residents gathered at Abert's Confectionery for a Company A dance with Col. John D. Markey and Lt Col Elmer Munshower among attendees. Other notices include the Hood Club Valentine plans, Monday Musicals at a Deaf School, and the first Maryland Auxiliaries chartered at Amvets Post 2. Citizens comment on weather impacting school sports, a hospital project vote, and thanks to local businesses and staff.
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Flrst
115Th Infantry
Frederick
Abert
North Market Street
John D. Markey
Elmer Munshower
Robert F. Barrick
Guy Anders
Maryland
Korea
Frederick Amvets Post 2
Pauline Garber
Stuart Berger
Frederick County
Berger
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Niagra Movement
NAACP
Crisis
Civil Rights Magazine
Jack Anderson
Colombien
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DEA
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
Joe Stevens
Ross Hunt
Maryland State School For the Deaf
LD. Dave
George Ross
Adele Leichert
Charles Bylerly Jr
Billy Allen
Preston Bronaugh
Kevin Eyler
Harold Neufeld
Cheryl Emge
Biggs Avenue
Lancaster
Bonnie Musselkan
Boyers Mill Road
Mount Airy
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