Reagan redecorating at White House fueled by private gifts
Nancy and Ronald Reagan refused the $50,000 Congress set for White House redecorating and aimed to raise $200,000 privately. Enthusiastic supporters donated $882,000, including $270,000 from oil executives and funds from Frank Sinatra after oil price decontrol. The initiative followed the president’s budget stance.
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Bushes Seek Private Funds for White House Redecorating
The Bushes moved into the Naval Observatory vice presidency residence and plan redecorating funded privately. George Bush counts oil friends like Earle Craig, who says about 500000 dollars could be raised quickly. Critics say private fundraising for a personal project risks taste and ethics, urging Congress to fund the work.
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Death by own action as weapon in Irish conflict
The piece discusses death by own action as an ancient tactic in the Irish struggle, noting historic beliefs about ghosts and collective blame, references to English law ending burial at crossroads in 1823, and laments the persistence of old hatreds and failed search for new solutions amid ongoing confrontation.
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TV Tonight Burnett Headlines Classic Nightline Schedule
An eclectic broadcast lineup features UNICAT and Sessional reports from Burnett, plus family friendly game shows and late night magazines. Highlights include The Tonight Show, Love of the Prairie, MacNeil Lehrer Repofile, and classic films like Annie Hall with a mix of comedies and dramas across AM and PM slots.
Childhood Trauma A Deep Wound
Roving editor John McCormally recalls a four year old’s candy theft humiliation and his own first grade lunch misstep to show how childhood memories persist as indelible psychological scars. The piece links early incidents to personality, urging respect for a child’s sensitivity.
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August Comedown Signals Soft Economy Ahead
AP Business Analyst notes July index fell slight, August likely worse. Observations cite weak car sales, sinking housing, costly small businesses, plant closures, and layoffs. Fed stance on rates fuels cautious mood. investors expect higher rates to persist before any improvement.
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Search for Tomorrow star endures by Fred Rothenberg AP
Joanne Tourneur known as Mary Stuart plays Joanne on Search for Tomorrow since 1961. The 30th anniversary interview covers her steady role, changes in soap content over decades, and cast shifts as peers moved on to Hollywood. Mary Ellis Bunim discusses shifts in taste and limits on topics.
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Mary Stuart
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New York
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Wayne Rogers
James Coco
Don Knotts
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Understanding Shingles and Brain Scans From Dr Donahue
A reader asks if shingles is contagious and how it spreads. The response explains that active blisters contain the virus, usually only infectious to those never exposed to chickenpox, and that once crusted, transmission stops. Also clarifies herpes zoster differs from herpes simplex and notes compassionate support is key. The second question clarifies CT CAT and brain scans, how they work, differences, safety, and purposes.
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and out of state readers, including by mail and by carrier options. Rates cover one month to one year with varying taxes and a note that out of state subscribers pay 3.5 percent sales tax.
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