Nonsense Numbers in CIA Moscow Force Estimate
CIA report inflates Russia military manpower to 5.8 million by counting non combat roles. Rep. Les Aspin dismisses the figure as nonsense and notes the impact on defense budgeting. He argues Soviet forces remain three to four times larger than the U S but cites distribution for border protection, satellite control, and internal stability.
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CIA
Russia
Congressional Defense
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Salvation Army
Highway Patrol
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Old Guard
China
Readers urge improved drive in film choices at local theaters
Cheryl English from Sycamore criticizes Plaza Theater and Hillcrest for limited family friendly selections. She objects to adult only and explicit films on holiday and marathon nights, urging more comedies and westerns for children and parents.
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Plaza Theater
Hillcrest
Plaza
Cheryl English
Sycamore
Television Listings Include Movies and News Highlights
Daily Ottawa paper shows a wide broadcast slate featuring ESPN and HBO segments. Highlights include Tonight Show, NewsHour, Quirky game shows, major league baseball Mets at Braves, and films like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Excalibur alongside public affairs and entertainment features.
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Separa Yespn Sports Center
P.M
New York Mets
Atlanta
Hogan’s Heroes
Maxwell
Hinkley
Reagan
U.S.S. Lexington
Sports Illustrated
Merlin
Young Arthur
England
Nichol Williamson
Nigel Terry
Helen Mirren
U.S
Rita Moreno
Martin Sheen
Jane Alexander
Tootie
Quincy
TBS Evening News
HBO
Leonard Harris
Espn Sports Center
Nightline
Christopher ‘Walken
Tom Berenger
Colin Blakely
Johnny Id
Johnny Maths
ABC News
Mel Ferrer
Barbara Bach
Richard Johnson
Gopher
Ethel Merman
Hayley Mills
PBS
Wembley
Sarmey Miller
Juggler
Israel
Kirk Douglas
Milly Vitale
Paul Stewart
David Letterman
David
Carol Leifer
Mikkel Aaland
Rockford Files
Charles Ruggles
W.C. Fields
Memo From Mac Dont Blame Smith
The piece argues it is legally possible for Attorney General William French Smith to engage in tax shelters, illustrating systemic bias favoring the rich. It cites a $30,000 investment, a $117,000 deduction, and a $50,000 severance, with links to Jorgensen Steel and Reagan era perks, urging outrage at political economy and tax policy.
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William French Smith
Smith
Reagan
Nancy
White House
Steel Company Board
Washington
Joregensen
Jorgensen
Office of Government Ethics
Six former cabinet officers warn on economy in peril
In Washington six former top officials including Michael Blumenthal and William Simon warn that the budget deficit must be cut sharply to avoid a financial disaster. They say high interest rates threaten recovery and urge urgent action before conditions worsen. The group, led by Peter G Peterson, notes deteriorating balance sheets, rising bankruptcies, and tightening credit as signs of the recession.
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Aialyst
NEW York
Washington
Michael Blumenthal
Jimmy Carter
Treasury
William K. Simon
Gerald Ford
M.L.H
Henry Fowler
Johnson
C. Douglas Dillon
Kennedy
Peter G. Peterson
Peterson
Nixon
Commerce
Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb Inc
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U.S. Army
Ida
Wild World of Animals
Espn Sportsforum
Carol Burnett and Friends
Dick Cavett
John Te
Laverne & Shirley & Co
Orson Bean
Entertainment Tonight
Family Feud
People's Court
MacNeil-Lehrer
Robert Press
Lynn Redgrave
Patrick Macnee
Io US
Ottawa Herald
St. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Joei
Mac
Jotan MC
Harris News Service
Jorgensen Steel Co
Joint Committee On Taxation
America
David Broder
Washington Post
Joseph Kraft
John McCormaily
John Connally
Richard Nixon
Dr. Donahue
Ephohe
Sete
Wartor
SWORD
the Sorcerer
Jack Lavery
Merrill
God
Jesus Christ
Paul G. Donohue
Ori L. Vangelis
Colin Welland
Melina Canoneho
Gusk
Ottawa Auditorium
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