Norwegian voters oust Labour in favor of fiscal conservatism
The article notes Norway rejected a 50 year Labour era amid 14 percent inflation and rising government spending. Kare Willoch leads a Conservative reform platform advocating lower taxes, less regulation, and deficit control as Norway shifts to a supply side approach. The piece contrasts Norway with France, which installed a socialist regime.
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Pay Raises for Military Face Senate House Clash
A consensus favors higher pay for servicemen but Senate and House propose different approaches. The Senate targets top pay hikes for non commissioned officers, while the House backs a broad 14.3 percent across the board raise with 25 percent flexibility by the Pentagon. A conference committee will decide, aiming to boost recruitment and retention with Oct 1 implementation.
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House of Representatives
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Congressional Conference Committee
Duncan Hunter
Coronado
Congress
Volunteer Army
Pentagon
This Day in History September 22, 1981 Spotlight
Today marks September 22, a day with several historic notes. In 1792 the French Republic was proclaimed during the revolution. In 1862 Lincoln freed slaves effective January 1, 1863. In 1949 the USSR tested its first atomic bomb. In 1977 Rhodesia proposals were denounced by Ian Smith. Ten years ago a Fort McPherson jury found Captain Medina innocent of My Lai deaths.
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Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Fort McPherson
Georgia
Ernest Medina
My Lai
Reagan Recasts AWACS Strategy as Senate Defeat Looms
Reagan faces setback as AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia appears doomed. Back to drawing board, aides seek new defense lines with Turkey and Pakistan, while Begin's lobbying has hardened opposition. Administration fears loss of Persian Gulf access and questions presidential clout.
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Robert Novak
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Saudi Arabia
Ronald Reagan
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Reagan
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Menachem Begin
Begin
Alexander Haig
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Persian Gulf
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Fame, Fortune MeDoubtful by Mike Royko
Chicago columnist details Alan Posniak of APM Records and Wanda Woodlief who crafted a McDonald s jingle style song Anytime You Need a Friend Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald Can. McDonald s lawyers filed a trademark infringement suit, won an injunction, and Posniak surrendered 2000 copies. Wanda laments her career setback but defends the record s non smutty nature.
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Chicago
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Posniak
APM Records
Wanda Woodlief
Wanda
McDonald’s
McDonald's
McDonald
Mick Donald
Mack Donald
Odessa Moves to Curb Downtown Pornography
Odessa City Attorney Joel Roberts secures closure of Atlas store under zoning rules banning adult book shops outside heavy commercial districts. Executive store fights the move, files for Board of Adjustment hearing. City leadership credits Roberts for advancing cleaner downtown. public cheers.
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City Board of Adjustment
John F. Cope
Air traffic controllers retire at taxpayers expense
Paul Harvey satirizes a 1974 law allowing air traffic controllers to retire at 75 percent tax free after claiming a job related disability. He cites Purdue and Delaware studies and rising disability claims, alleging dubious doctor attestations and a politicized reaction to strikes, framing it as a critique of Reagan era economic policy and public attitudes toward labor and benefits.
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Purdue University
University of Delaware
Japan
Germany
Detroit
KOYL
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