Mud Slinging in Ottawa Herald Reacts to Reagan War Claims
The Ottawa Herald notes political mudslinging over Ronald Reagan's Iraq Iran claim and the Panama Canal stance. It contrasts Carter as more likely to keep the U S out of war, while arguing Reagan exposes a worldwide power vacuum created by the current administration.
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Memo on fear politics in the 1980 campaign by John McCormally
Roving Harris News Service editor notes that fear tactics dominate both parties as election season nears. He cites Republicans warning of Carter's disaster and Democrats scaring voters with a Reagan era, highlighting labor, minority blocs, and UAW reactions in a speech by Douglas Frazer.
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Union Can of Worms Raises Major Union Spending Question
A Baltimore federal court found that only 19 percent of Communication Workers of America dues funded legitimate activities like collective bargaining, while 81 percent totaling $24 million went to political and other efforts. The ruling orders refunds and future limits, with appeals likely. This could reshape campaign funding and union influence in Congress.
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Toxemia Of Pregnancy And Health Questions
Readers submit medical queries on toxemia in pregnancy and shingles versus chickenpox, alcohol impact on hypertension treatment, masking potassium tastes, and intention tremor. Dr Donohue explains gestational proteinuria, daily specimen timing, and that diet protein does not alter toxemia risk, with emphasis on prenatal testing. He details varicella zoster causes, contagion differences, and advises medical consultation for alcohol interaction with antihypertensives.
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Factory Workers Closing The Gap In Wage System
AP analysis notes a 20 year squeeze in relative buying power between factory workers and executives. From 1960 to 1980 the blue collar wage advantage widened then narrowed as inflation and taxes eroded real pay. Foremen show steady decline, while top executives maintain some decompression despite overall pressure.
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NEW York
Hay Associates
Wharton Magazine
NBC Promises New and Improved Tomorrow Show Falls Short
In a Los Angeles column the author disputes NBCs claim of a new and improved Tomorrow show. He cites inflation taxes and executive bonuses as factors eroding purchasing power while NBCs branding hype fails to deliver the promised revamped format and news bursts.
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