Saturday Notebook on campaigns and strange political mailings
The column notes strange political mailings before the primary, mocks a plea for moratorium on TV ads, and questions Tip O Neill's fundraising. It cites campaign spending in Michigan, the rise of political action committees, and a jab at PACs buying influence. It ends by urging readers to inspect candidate contribution lists for who funds them.
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U.S. Senate
Tip O'Neill
U.S. House
Tip
House
Ronald Reagan
White House
Senate
Congress
Federal Election Commission
Measures Of Wealth By John Cunniff AP analyst
A Census Bureau study shifts wealth focus from income to asset use, highlighting home ownership as a key factor in asset gaps between white and Black families. It notes home equity as a liquid asset and explains tax and lending incentives favor homeowners over renters, influencing economic well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
NEW York
Census Bureau
United States
LaRouchites and a Cat: Royko Lets Loose on Illinois Faction
Mike Royko blasts Lyndon LaRouche followers for scams and threats. He recalls their attacks on public figures and a campaign slogan claiming Lincoln’s tradition while denying any Lincoln cat killing record. He cites dead cats, drug talk, and financial con games directed at conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Royko
LaRouchites
Illinois
Tham
New Hampshire
Royko
Mark Fairchild
Janice Hart
Fairchild and
Hart
Sheila Jones
Chicago
Lyndon LaRouche
Laxalt May Bridge GOP Gap
Washington scene notes Paul Laxalt moves toward 1988 presidential bid, aiming to unite Reagan era loyalists with Bush supporters. Laxalt’s pre emptive claim on the Reagan network and perception as a Reagan proxy shape the race, while insiders assess his readiness, personal history, and potential impact on Bush and Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Broder
Washington
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Capitol Hill
Laxalt
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Kemp
Pat Robertson
Bush
Edward J. Rollins
Sacramento Bee
Rollins
Paul
Abdominal Muscles Cure Back Pain For Baseball
A coach asks about back pain from injuries and emphasizes strengthening abdominal muscles to prevent it. Bent-knee sit-ups help identify weak abdominals, and a program to strengthen them is advised. The reader approves using the FIT exercise framework for safe, individualized training with doctor approval.
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DR. Donohue
N.N
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and postal details
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with carrier and motor routes in Ottawa area. Rates shown for 1984 include monthly, quarterly, half yearly, and yearly options, with different prices for Franklin County, outside Franklin County, and out-of-state subscribers, plus a 5.5 percent sales tax deduction.
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Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Franklin County
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Johnson County
California
Newsweek Magazine
Labor Department
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Michigan
George Bush
Jack Kemp
Leroy
Lincoln
America
Joe Stalin
Malaysia
England
Ms. Hart
Fairchild-Hart
Abraham Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Bob Dole
Howard Baker
Ford
John) Connally
Hollywood
GOP
Republican Party
E.M.H
Paul G, Donohue
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