Supersub by George Hosts Mubarak Dinner Stand-In
President Reagan stood in as host for a State Department dinner honoring Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak after the vice president was sent to Moscow for Chernenko’s funeral. The episode sparked a protocol flap, but the act underscored a functioning republic.
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Democracy in Motion Emigration and Immigration in America
The piece notes that up to 10 million Americans have left the U S since 1900 for permanent residence abroad while about 30 million newcomers have arrived to live in the United States. It discusses motives from yearning for the old country to economic and cultural reasons and contrasts openness with the Soviet bloc.
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First Steps Docudrama retraces the Petrofsky Davis story
Los Angeles AP reports Jerry Petrofsky and Nan Davis recall fame from 60 Minutes as CBS airs First Steps a docudrama about a bi engineer helping paraplegic Nan Davis walk using electrode stimulation. Judd Hirsch stars as Jerrold Petrofsky with Amy Steel as Loretta Davis. Kim Darby plays Cheryl.
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Reagan aide threatens Grassley in Watergate echo memo
Roving editor recalls 1972 vibes as Ed Rollins allegedly wished Grassley dead for opposing budget cuts. Grassley, longtime Iowa senator, backs limited defense spending and budget balancing. Political clash seen amid 1986 reelection implications, with implications of White House retaliation and public caution.
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The View From Here: A Reporter’s Reluctant Retirement Reflections
STUART AUBREY reflects on not truly retiring, listing personal anecdotes with celebrities, a love for words, mixed sport history, and a playful nod to obituaries. He credits Plato and Mencken, quotes Cosby and Tucker, and cherishes family, writing’s challenge, and the impulse to keep breathing.
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New Yorker
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Molluscum contagiosum and related skin concerns
A reader asks about molluscum contagiosum a viral skin infection and its duration transmission and treatment. The doctor notes it lasts six months to three years, often heals on its own, with limited risk of scarring and occasional freezing or scraping by a physician.
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TV Tonight lineup offers mix of movies and specials
TV guide highlights midweek schedule featuring All the Rivers Run Part 2 on HBO, Charley Varrick, and The World In His Arm. Highlights include NOVA, a Mount Elk study, Missid features on golf and sailing, plus drama with The Don is Dead and Sahara. Guest spots and sports wrap the night.
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Barney Miter
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