Reagan Tells Cartoonists He Can Take a Hit Too
President Reagan joked with about two dozen editorial cartoonists in the White House Rose Garden. He teased his critics by saying he would critique their drawings, then poked fun at his own hair, the phrase The Great Communicator, and a missing quote in a balloon. He thanked them for the laughs groans and insights and noted the White House weekly cartoon digest called Friday follies.
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Maryland students push yearbook censorship guidelines after nude photo
About 20 University of Maryland students circulate a petition demanding publication guidelines and possible penalties for editors over a bare-breasted photo in the yearbook. Laura Rickerson leads the drive, arguing for limits amid censorship debates as Maryland Media resists prior restraint.
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Western Maryland College to award 3 honorary degrees at May commencement
Western Maryland College will grant honorary doctorates to George Young, Lillian Moore Bradshaw, and Albert C. Hall during the May 23 commencement at 2 p.m. in the Gill Education Learning Center. Nearly 400 bachelor’s and master’s degrees will be conferred, with additional honors including the Distinguished High School Teacher Award and the Argonaut Award. Short talks will be given by the senior class president Catherine C. McNiff and others.
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Doonesbury White House number sparks mixed reaction
Doonesbury depicted President Reagan urging youths to call a White House number for safe sex info, prompting both humor and vexation. The gag led to a flood of calls to the White House and the Office of the President and drew comments from officials and the syndicate.
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