Almanac highlights from January 10, 1981
On January 10, 1946 the United Nations General Assembly met in London. Notable events include Paine publishing Common Sense in 1776, the League of Nations forming in 1920, Trotsky's exile in 1928, Sweden establishing relations with North Vietnam in 1969, a 10 year retrospective on Moscow protests, and a 5 year note on the OAU meeting in Addis Ababa addressing Angola.
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General Assembly of the United Nations
London
Thomas Paine
League of Nations
Leon Trotsky
Russia
Sweden
North Vietnam
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Organization of African Unity
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Angola
Wealth and Poverty guides Reagan era reform says Stockman
The piece discusses George Gilder's Wealth and Poverty, praised by David Stockman as a prophesied guide against Keynesian and welfare state thinking. It argues for tax cuts, reduced deficits, and incentive reforms to spark prosperity, while noting Congress may resist reading the book or acting.
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America
David Stockman
Reagan
Office of Management and Budget
George Gilder
John Kenneth Galbraith
Mr. Galbraith
Mr. Gilder
Gilder
Stockman
Congress
Steiger
Carter
Martin Feldstein
National Bureau of Economic Research
Kennedy
No, The American Says People Should Spend Earnings Freely
The American argues that every person would gain long term satisfaction if allowed to spend what he earns on a voluntary basis. The piece promotes individual freedom in spending choices without government mandate.
FCC quits heavy regulation of small telecom competitors
The FCC chose not to regulate many small long distance and domestic satellite service providers, a move praised as sensible. The action follows congressional talks on reforming the Communications Act of 1934 and reflects staff expertise and intent to reduce regulatory overreach. The piece commends the commissioners for intellectual honesty and integrity.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone & Telegraph
FCC
Congress
Capitol Hill
Evanston residents swap adult films for family movies
In Evanston Illinois residents resolve a theater dispute without government action by negotiating a market based deal with the owner. They promote family films in exchange for free parking a letter campaign and 5000 leaflets. Both sides gain from the agreement and avoid coercive measures.
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Evanston
Ill
Deep Throat
Walt Disney
Reagan’s EPA clash over DDT and pesticides debated
In a 1978 broadcast cited by critics, Ronald Reagan attacks EPA bans on DDT and other pesticides, blaming environmentalists and eco-freaks for wild claims. He cites malaria and locust recoveries, accuses agencies of stalling lifesaving chemicals, and argues FDA barriers hinder medical advances like human glue.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Oval Office
United States
India
Africa
Department of Agriculture
Ceylon
Reagan
Somalia
Ethiopia
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S
Carter Administration
Food and Drug Administration
Europe
FDA
Fitting businessmen into government slots
The piece argues Reagan’s cabinet appointments favor a small inner circle and reward loyalty over coalition-building. It critiques hiring by headhunter Pendleton James and warns that government cannot be run like business, stressing allegiance to Reagan’s platform and election.
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Ronald Reagan
Pendleton James
James
Washington
Reagan
Cer
Afghan refugees flood Pakistan amid Soviet invasion
About 2,600 Afghan refugees entered Pakistan daily as Soviet forces occupied Afghanistan, driving families to flee their homeland and seek shelter across the border.
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Pakistan
Thought for Today on Mao Quote
The note presents a Mao Tse-tung quote on political power arising from force. It attributes the line to Mao and frames it as a dated reflection in a Thought for Today feature.
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Mao Tse-tung
Crossword puzzle themed clues compile a crisp page row
A compact crossword puzzle item listing clues across categories. It presents numbered hints such as Weather DOWN 1 Stylish 2 and others like Hell- no tury and Putin. The fragment hints at a down and across clue set with military initials and embankment related terms.
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