Democracy and the Washington leaks cycle in the nuclear age
A column argues that leaks from Caspar Weinberger to Reagan before the Geneva summit reveal a democratic process at work. It notes leaks serve as trial balloons or self-serving ploys, shaping public reaction while many officials vow punishment that rarely follows. The piece contrasts U S leaks with Russia where press contact risks punishment.
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Washington
Caspar Weinberger
Defense
Reagan
Geneva
Russia
Kansans urged to back pari mutuel racing for big jobs
A grassroots coordinator floods press with claims horse betting would transform Kansas. An expert cites a Chicago area model: 1200 to 1500 horses, 100 racing days costing 5.2 million for trainers, 30 feed workers, 400 track staff, and 27 million pounds of waste removal, arguing the case for legalized gambling.
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Chicago
Kansas
TV Tonight Schedule Confirms Night of Classic Films
TV listings show HBO programing with Inside the NFL at 6:00 and 2:00. Movie fare includes Gorky Park and Soylent Green, with additional titles such as Dune and Coal Miner's Daughter. News and talk shows span The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman among others.
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Len Dawson
Nick Buoniconti
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Macheil/Lehrer NewsHour
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Mindy
Mary Tyler Moore
Entertainment Tonight
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Benjamin
Msanford and Son
Loretta Lynn
Sissy Spacek
Tammy Lee Jonas
William Holden
Lilli, Palmer
Banacek
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Om'a
America
Tyler Moore
Hooker O
Otaxi
Josa Ferrer
Kyle MacLachlan
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Barcelona
Dennis O'Keefe
Kathleen Ryan
Stooges
Cotter
Don Murray
Carol Lynley
Robert Blake
Scott Wilson
Humphrey Bogart
Alexis Smith
Doctor
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Nick Alanicanu
Ginn News
Robert Cummings
Lizabeth Scott
Summit Sidelights Highlight Geneva Summit Confusion
Geneva observers describe two days of mixed signals as Reagan and Gorbachev faced a news blackout and unexpected events. The summit produced surprises beyond talks, including weather complaints and a stalled sightseeing plan, with officials cautioning that real impact may take months to measure.
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Geneva
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Lake Geneva
Gorbachev
Reagans
Gorbachevs
Izvestia
Knee problems and general health advice from Dr Donohue
Reader questions cover chondromalacia patellofemoral syndrome linked to knee cartilage wear, weight, and realignment. possible arthroscopy if misalignment exists. Also home remedies for hemorrhoids, candida mouth infection treatment with nystatin, infant tea and iron absorption, and updated pneumonia vaccine for asplenic patients.
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DR. Donohue
Israel
Doubletake among best detective movies by CBS
AP film writer notes Richard Crenna stars as a weary detective in Doubletake a four hour CBS mystery told in three intertwined stories with no gunplay. Adapted from Switch by William Bayer the miniseries features Beverly D Angelo Vincent Bag gella and others.
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Jerry Buck
LOS Angeles
Richard Crenna
CBS
John Gay
William Bayer
Jud Taylor
Crenna
Beverly D'Angelo
Richard Beck
Vincent Baggella
Paul Gleason
Cliff Gorman
Drew Snyder
Lee Richardson
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Texas
H. Ross Perot
Iran
Perot
Arthur ‘Bull’ Simons
Green Beret
Burt Lancaster
Simons
Paul LeMat
Ken Follett
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