New DWI laws reviewed national shift in DUI penalties
The piece notes growing national attention to drunk driving as a leading cause of auto fatalities. It cites Kansas new law banning plea bargains for DWI, plus reported improvements in Maryland Oregon and Pennsylvania, arguing public awareness and stricter statutes help curb the epidemic.
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Reagan State of the Union Address outlines deficit, jobs plan
President Reagan, to a standing ovation, declared the state of the Union strong yet the economy troubled. He proposed deficit reduction via a spending freeze, targeted cuts, and a standby tax, plus an Employment Act of 1983 to aid hiring and youth employment with an optimistic call that America is on the mend.
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The Commercials We Live With And Their Tricks
A satirical critique of advertising saturated television culture. It lambasts mail order pitches from firms like Ronco and K-Tell, scary kitchen cleaners, and express mail services for promising miracles. The piece argues ads manipulate consumer desires, often concealing downsides and hazards.
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