Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Reagan 1985
Ronald Reagan proclaims Thursday November 28 1985 as a national Thanksgiving Day. He notes the holiday's Judeo Christian roots and thanks God for harvests, industry progress, science, arts, and the nation's workers, urging prayers and gratitude in homes and places of worship.
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Thanksgiving 1985 readers share gratitude and praise
Letters reflect thanks for family friends and divine mercy noting favorable weather foliage colors and seasons. Vivian Howes of Damascus expresses daily thanks and Christian living. Chris Rest recovering after Guillain Barre syndrome with respirator removed Nov 19 and first words spoken. Family thanks Frederick Memorial Johns Hopkins doctors and nurses for care and prayers.
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Jesus
Chris
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Thanksgiving poverty trends and policy debate across states
The piece surveys Center on Budget and Policy Priorities data showing only about one in four unemployed Americans received benefits last month, stark disparities in Michigan, rising poverty and widening income gaps since 1947, with Black and Hispanic children facing high poverty rates. It notes the rich gaining a larger share of national income and highlights related political and policy commentary including a Reagan-era tribute to merchant mariners and a HHS contracting flap.
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Center On
Michigan
Census Bureau
United States
Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Reagan
Merchant Marine
Murmansk
Pentagon
Military Review Board
France
Health and Human Services Department
Jimmy Carter
Patrick Cadell
Caddell
Cambridge Survey Research
M. Hollis Curl
Wilcox Progressive Era
Camden
Ala
Curl
Syria
Lebanon
Israel
Damascus
United Feature Syndicate Inc
Advice Column on Relationships and Lip Care
Dr Wallace counsels Dave about pressuring Janet on wearing dresses and offers three relationship options. A reader credibly describes a coffee cure for cold sores, detailing a method and noting medical corroboration, though experts warn against self treatment.
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DR. Wallace
Janet
Dave
St. Joseph
Journey of Light and Harvest Blessings
The text reflects gratitude for light that guides growth and the harvest. Linda Pototschnik expresses thanks for family and friends, the abundance from work, and the ability to share blessings with others through faith and generosity.
Local Kiwanis talk urges relaxation and arts
Rev. Charles D. Shaffer of the YMCA urged the Kiwanis Club to slow down and enjoy life, warning modern work life harms health and appreciation for arts and music. The note highlights the Monday Musicals at Mrs. Ridgely W. Biser home with performers and program announcements.
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YMCA
Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Frederick
Ridgely W. Biser
Biser
Richard Ross
Harriet Shook
Joseph Pyles
Eleanor Eichelberger
Ignatius Bjorlee
Margaret Kent
Francis B. Sappington
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