Dumb Landslide: Poll Finds Dummies Favor Reagan Policy Bias
A Washington Post and ABC poll shows less informed Americans defend military buildup and oppose spending cuts, while well informed voters favor deficits reduction. The survey notes know‑nothings often back Reagan and view his personality as appealing to less educated voters, raising questions about insulting implications.
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Veterans pension costs loom as veteran numbers surge
The number of war veterans over 65 will triple to 9 million in 15 years, pushing the Veterans Administration medical bill to about $25 billion annually. Free health care for all veterans over 65 drives costs, sparking outrage from veterans groups and political threats. Senator Alan Simpson notes the scale of the taxpayer burden and the pressure from organized veterans.
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Milk and exercise help men stave off osteoporosis
Dear Dr Donohue explains there are two osteoporosis forms men face with aging. Postmenopausal type stems from low estrogen. senile type rises with age. Key tips include adequate calcium intake around 1000 to 1500 mg daily, vitamin D if sun exposure is limited, weight bearing exercise, and milk as a good calcium source.
The View From Here This Retirement Is Work
A homemaker chronicles the flood of daily calls from friends, sales pitches, survey takers, and organizers, contrasting them with the lure of office calm. The piece notes chores, family life, and neighborhood interruptions, ending with a preference for coffee breaks over chores to avoid missing calls.
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Williams critiques U S policy on Nicaragua and Latin America
Memo From Mac quotes Shirley Williams at Grinnell College arguing U S financial and military actions deepen poverty in Latin America. She cites Brazil and Argentina, notes rising inequality, and criticizes debt and interest rates as tools of domination. She urges long term debt relief and restrained maneuvering in Honduras.
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Miraculous Machines review highlights limits of new tech
The National Geographic special showcases computer chips and robotic feats like a dinner-serving robot and a paralyzed man aided by electrical stimulation but offers insufficient critical perspective. It omits opposing views on computer study and overstates what current research can deliver.
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TV Tonight highlights classic HBO movie lineup and guests
A TV guide snapshot lists HBO animated feature Watership Town with John Hurt and others, plus films starring Brissette and Bisset. Other evening fare includes Star encounters, sport clips, drama, and talk show guests like Joan Rivers, Donna Mills, and David Letterman across ESPN HBO CBN and NBC
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