Clear the air on smoking and hypocrisy in America
A critique of U S attitudes to smoking cites Mark Twain and Ronald Reagan, urges stronger tobacco controls backed by Surgeon General findings, and contrasts two former smokers facing cancer across racial lines. The piece notes Army smoking bans and questions national hypocrisy about drug and tobacco policy.
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Mark Twain
Reagan
Twain
South Africa
U.S
Sam
Springfield
Matthew
Philadelphia
Yul Brynner
Army
Ban on cigarette smoking on all domestic flights urged
Berry's World notes National Academy of Sciences calls for a ban on smoking on domestic flights. FTC accuses RJ Reynolds of misrepresenting health risks, with 106 plus product liability suits filed nationwide. Some representatives seek to ban cigarette advertising. Stop Teen-Age Addition to Tobacco president Joe B. Tye accuses tobacco firms of a 60 year campaign of unfounded health claims. Five million Americans have cancer history. 472,000 will die this year, a quarter from lung cancer. Public health plea stresses containment policy and individual responsibility.
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National Academy of Sciences
Federal Trade Commission
RJ. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Co
Joe B. Tye
California
Sams
Mathews
Meachum critiques Reagan Iran hostage dealings and bribery
Roy Meachum argues the White House sought to free Americans held in Lebanon by striking with Iran, aided by Israel and using bsksheesh. He contends the plan damaged U.S. prestige, endangered regional stability, and eroded trust in Washington's tough stance on terrorism.
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White House
Iran
Lebanon
U.S
Khomeini
Israel
Weir
Jenco
Jacobsen
Reagan
Main Street
State Department
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Tehran
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Middle East
Daksheesh
Wit
America
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Islam
Jerusalem
National Security Council
State
Defense Departments
Reagan White House
United
Tran
Why the Democrats Won a Senate Sweep in a Theme-Less Year
Analysis notes that Democrats won by centrist campaigns avoiding tax or defense fights and not attacking Reaganomics. Hawkins loss to Graham highlighted contrasts, while GOP missteps, weak TV focus on the economy, and misread public priorities aided Democratic gains in a broadly issue-light election.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Paula Hawkins
Florida
Bob Graham
Graham
Hawkins
White House
Republican National Committee
GOP
Voters trust the people in a cautious election verdict
The piece argues voters judged candidates by trust and competence, cutting through negative ads and big money. It notes Republicans lost Senate seats despite spending advantages, and gubernatorial gains were limited by tough act to follow. It concludes democracy remains serious business and should be trusted.
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Senate
Reagan
Jeremish Denton
Alabama
Pawa Hawkins
Florida
James Abdner
South Dakota
Louisiana
North Dakota
Washington
Ehaee
Newspaper Enterprise Asso
Bentley Wins Maryland 20th District Race In Underground Campaign
Washington insiders analyze the Maryland 20th District contest where Helen Bentley defeated Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. Bentley used a high tech, money driven campaign while Townsend door to door, highlighting the clash of old style campaigning versus underground media focused strategy and its implications for future House races.
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Washington
Maryland
Helen Bentley
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Bentley
Kennedy
House
Townsend
Bentley-Townsend
Why Republicans Won and Lost in the 1982 Election Year
Ralph de Toledano surveys Washington analyses of the past election. Questions probe Senate losses by Republicans, GOP gains in governorships during a poor year, minimal Democratic House gains, and the fate of President Reagan’s coattails.
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Washington
Senate
House
Reagan
White House
GOP
Robert Dole
Thomas “Tip” O'Neill
Peoria
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mike Barnes
Nicaragua
Real losers in the election and a doomed 1989 agenda
William Rusher argues that a divided government will paralyze policy as Congress, focusing on 1988 politics and vetoing Reagan proposals, stalls major actions like Space Shield testing and aid to the Nicaraguan contras. He critiques Senate and House performance, noting coattail limits and political blame, and ends urging acceptance to move on.
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Congress
Reagan
Dukakis Cuomo Biden boost 1988 election scene
The Christian Science Monitor notes 1988 prospects rising after this week's elections. Dukakis wins Massachusetts showing commitment to governorship. Cuomo's New York victory sharpens national profile while Biden gains exposure in a Democratic Senate. Bush leads for Republicans with Hart as a Democratic rival.
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Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Dukakis
New York
Mario Cuomo
Joseph Biden
Senate
Bush
Gary Hart
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Donald Lambro
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Ralph de Toledano
William Rusher
Copley News Agency
John Hughes
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