Stupid Blow It: Breakup of Ma Bell Viewed as Economic Mistake
A reader argues the 1984 breakup of AT&T harmed customers, raised postal and access costs, and favored large businesses. The author claims competition benefited few, rural users suffered, and repair and line-install delays worsened, calling the action one of the nation’s most stupid errors.
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Uncle Sam
At&t
O.K
Postal Service
Southwestern Bell
Japan
Bell
Ma Bell
Ottawa holiday lights fade after downtown renovations
Duane L. Ream of Greenville DC writes that after Christmas return to Ottawa the city’s Yuletide decorations have diminished. He recalls red bulbs green holly and conical Santas on Main Street and laments red bows on street lamps replaced the grand displays. He believes progress has moved in the wrong direction for the capital’s festive center.
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Ottawa
Main
Duane L. Ream
Greenville, D.C
RFD 2
Productivity Rises Again Says AP Analyst John Cunniff
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff notes U.S. productivity renewed in 1983 despite prior declines. He cites 1981 tax act, deregulation, low inflation, new technology, and better labor government relations as drivers, with gains near the long-term average. He warns old forces—unions, management risk, consumerism—shaped past stagnation.
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John Cunniff
New York
United States
Conference Board
U.S
NASA Military Alliance Becomes Secret Shuttle Era
AP by Harry F. Rosenthal outlines a shift as NASA and the Air Force merge space efforts. Discovery’s January flight carries a covert military payload, with a new Vandenberg launch pad planned. Secrecy clashes with NASA’s openness as military crews assume shuttle missions and defense payload operations expand.
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Harry F. Rosenthal
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
America
Columbia
Challenger
Discovery
Air Force
Vandenberg Air Force Base
California
NASA
Space Agency
Congress
Nasa-Pentagon Alliance
Pentagon
Aviation Week
U.S
Remenskoye Flight Test Center
Tyuratam
Red Army
Choybalsan
Mongolia
Kremlin
Moon
Closeup on the Supreme Court Faces This Week's TV Spotlight
AP writer James H. Rubin reviews ABCs Closeup documentary on the Supreme Court. It highlights ordinary Americans in debates over silent school prayer and mercy killing, with rare insights from Justices Rehnquist and Blackmun and a poignant feature on David Mack, a brain injured police officer.
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James H. Rubin
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
ABC
William H. Rehnquist
Harry A. Blackmun
David Mack
Mack
Marlies
David
Alabama
High Court
Rehnquist
Richard Nixon
Nighttime cluster headache prompts specialist visit
Dear Dr Donohue describes recurrent nocturnal headaches that awaken with severe pain, often lasting about an hour and occurring in clusters. The doctor notes classic features, triggers such as alcohol and certain foods, possible treatments including ergotamine and oxygen, and urges seeing a physician for proper care.
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DR Donohue
C.M.S
James Bond vs Terror Ring in Never Say Never Again
A broadcast slate shows 1983 Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery and Max von Sydow, plus Popeye 1980 and Born Free 1966. Also features airline shows, sports, and classic film listings across HBO ESPN and other networks.
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HBO
James Bond
Tansom
Sean Connery
Max von
Sydow
Kim
Asinger
Dukes of Hazzard
Luke
ESPN
Georgetown
North Carolina
A&t
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Oklahoma State
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Kenya
Virginia McKenna
Bill Travers
WGW
Washington Week
Faul Duke
Washington
Tranquilizer Trial for Jaw Relaxation Considered
A brief trial of a tranquilizer is being considered to relax jaw muscles and reduce strain. The plan seeks to assess whether short term medication aids relief without long term dependence.
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Mobile
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Ottawa Herald
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Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Popeye
Robin Williams
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Ray Walston
Lo Janger
Wall Street
Louis Rukeyser
Dallas
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Kate
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Chase
Ben
Paris
Richard
Melissa
Joel
Lance
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Leson
Madonna
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Sunflower Journal
Poland
Mel_ Brooks
Anne Bancroft
CBN
Jack Benny
Sitka
Stein
Benny Hill
Bil Cosby
Carson
Red Skelton
Sterling Hayden
Donna Theodore
Dorian Gray
Geof Sanders
Donna
Barney Miller
Zarre
Lillian Roth
Susan Hayward
Richard Conte
Eddie Albert
John Travolta
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Charles Durning
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