Strong America and the threat of communism
A persuasive piece arguing that the United States must remain armed to deter the Soviet Union and protect global peace. It asserts communism endangers Nicaragua, El Salvador, Afghanistan, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and urges continued study of communism to preserve freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Soviet Union
Nicaragua
el Salvador
Afghanistan
Havana
Zaire
United States
Mobutu
West
France
Morocco
The Communist Threat and the Rise of Enterprising Americans
A polemical piece arguing communism as a dangerous threat to American freedom and criticizing detente, alongside praise for private enterprise. It highlights John Chamberlain’s writings, profiles figures like Ray Kroc and Intel founders, and dismisses Ralph Nader while celebrating new American entrepreneurs and innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fords
Edisons
John Chamberlain
The
Heritage Foundation
New Fontiers
Mr. Chamberlain
America
John Lindbergh
Puget Sound
Henry Parks
Robert Noyce
Gordon Moore
Intel Corp
Wang
Anastasios Kyriakides
E.H. Clark
Frederick W. Smith
Federal Express
New
Ray Kroc
McDonald's
Ralph Nader
Free Enterprise
Mobutu's Zaire and the enduring racism behind aid and critique
A critique notes Mobutu Sese Seko's corrupt regime draining Zaire's wealth while unemployment soars and prices rise. It argues Western press leniency stems from racism, claiming aid and media coverage protect a black dictator. The piece contrasts Western hypocrisy with the country’s poverty and corruption.
Kennedy Debates Empty Chair Plan Meets Reagan Stand
Kennedy tried to stage a debate with Carter Reagan Anderson and Bush with an empty chair for Carter. Reagan’s camp refused aiming to wait for nominating conventions. Kemp urged defense budget support amid high defense spending and GOP opposition. Reagan praised Kissinger then downplayed past remarks. Nicaragua’s Sandinistas train youths to fly Soviet MiG aircraft in Bulgaria per DIA briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Kennedy
Reagan
John Anderson
George Bush
Anderson
Jack Kemp
House
Kemp
Paul Inkle
Disarmament Agency
John Lehman
Inkle
Edward Rowny
Republican National Platform Committee
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Nicaragua
Pentagon
Defense Intelligence Agency
DIA
Bulgaria
Odessa American editorial on freedom and voluntary spending
The Odessa American expresses a libertarian view that a better Permian Basin would emerge if individuals were allowed to spend their earnings voluntarily. It argues personal choice leads to greater satisfaction and civic improvement through voluntary spending without state coercion.
Portugal charts pro market turn amid leftist pullback
In the wake of 1974 upheaval Portugal shifted away from Marxism toward free enterprise. The 1975 to 1976 period saw a Democratic Alliance victory and a policy shift under prime minister Francisco de La Carneiro. Measures include returning seized farmland, a modest anti inflationary budget, and opening banking and insurance to private enterprise. Ford and other firms consider Portugal as a growth target. The government seeks private sector growth while maintaining cautious democratic reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Portugal
Democracy
Free Enterprise
Alliance Democratica
Francisco de la Carneiro
la Carneiro
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Carter
Iran
Sa Carneiro
Ford Motor Co
Almanac note for June 3 1980 and historical highlights
On June 3 1980 the almanac marks the 155th day of the year with 211 days remaining. Highlights include 1621 chartering of New Fetherland by the Dutch West India Company, Jefferson Davis birth in 1808, Wallis Simpson's 1937 marriage in France, and the 1940 Allied evacuation of 337000 troops from France to England in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch West India Company
New Fetherland
New York
Jefferson Davis
Todd County
Edward, Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Baltimore
France
England
Fragments From a Crossword Clue Filled Page
A compact set of crossword clues and partial answers lists terms from a theme puzzle. Entries include nautical term, solar disc, heroic poem, and antique Greek items, with several numbered positions and word lengths hinting at a filled grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
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George S. Bensor
Anthony Harrigan
William J. Buckley Jr
New York Times
Franny Gupte
Belgian Congo
General Assembly of the United Nations
Israel
Africa
United Nations
Nixon
Zakre
National Assembly
Somoz
World Council of Churches
Bukivu
Republic of Zaire
General Assembly
Offaire
General Mobutu
Evans and
Novak
Idea
Henry A. Kissinger
Ford
Kissinger
Boca Raton
Fla
Florida
State Department
Freedom
Permian Basin
David F. Lyons
Olin Ashley
Lo Seow
White House
Junto
Mortise
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