Reagan plans face mixed reviews as tax breaks begin
West Texas readers weigh in on President Reagan's economic program. Critics say high interest rates and deficits persist while supporters note tax slashes, IRAs, and estate tax reforms offer quick benefits. The piece argues patience and monitoring as private sector emphasis may revive growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Reagan
Capitol Hill
Democratic Party
Wall Street
West
Texas
Reagan
America
Open Letter Expresses Gratitude to President For Courage
Don A Dyess of Kermit writes to thank the president for leadership on tax and welfare concerns, praising stance against PATCO strikers and government growth while urging continued resolve despite criticism. He argues the country is worth sacrifice and patriotism is restored by bold decisions.
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America
PATCO
Don A. Dyess
Kermit
Russians Must Be Considered
Washington commentary by Carl Rowan argues against cutting education and nutrition aid to fund a massive 1,600 billion military buildup over five years. Weinberger warns the Soviet threat remains strong, deterring first strikes, and stresses strengthening conventional and strategic forces while noting the decade will be dangerous.
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Carl Rowan Washington
Soviet Union
Pentagon
Caspar W. Weinberger
Weinberger
America
Poland
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Kremlin
Envy and Redistribution Ideals in Buckley's Rhetoric
William F Buckley Jr contends that anti capitalism stems from envy, contrasting von Mises with Hitler, and argues that American voices favor redistribution rather than revolution. He questions whether wealth denounces wealth creators and uses a parable about a dime feeding machine to illustrate economic incentives and social pushback.
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William F. Buckley JR
Reagan
Ludwig von Mises
von Mises
Whittaker Chambers
Hitler
England
Tony Benn
America
Vernon Jordan
Albert Shanker
Jerry Wurt
Lane Kirkland
Walter Mondale
Chambers
Kirkland
Conservative view High Court sometimes is too high
The piece critiques Archibald Cox and argues the Supreme Court wields excessive, life-tenured power. It questions judicial review, cites Helms’s 14th Amendment bill, and contrasts court definitions with legislative intent. It echoes Jefferson’s warning on judiciary power and doubts the Constitution’s meaning rests with judges.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Washington
Archibald Cox
Newsweek
Mr. Cox
Harvard
Solicitor General
Watergate
Common Cause
Congress
High Court
Supreme Court
Cox
Court
Legislative Branch
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Helms
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Law of the Land
United States
Archibald Coxes
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Evans Hughes
Columbus Discovers Costa Rica in 1502 History Highlight
On October 5 1502 Christopher Columbus sighted Costa Rica during his voyage a date noted in today in history. The entry also recalls France abolishing Christianity in 1793 and Pablo Picasso the Spanish artist born 1881 who said Art is a lie that enables us to realize the truth.
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Christopher Columbus
Costa Rica
France
Pablo Picasso
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