TV ads reshape politics into slogans and sales pitches
A longtime public official notes modern campaigning hides positive claims behind catchy slogans and negative attacks. TV commercials increasingly drive fortunes, raise cynicism nationwide, with examples from California Illinois and New York where candidates face branding and slander rather than policy discussion.
Hardage backs off claim on education cuts in Kansas race
GOP governor hopeful Sam Hardage defended himself against press claims about plans to abolish the state Department of Education saying a prior remark was a misstatement. A July debate tape shows him proposing large-scale savings by eliminating the education bureaucracy, with him admitting the mouth spoke before the brain.
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Sam Hardage
Kansas
Johnson County
Hardage
State Department of Education
From Our Readers on Social Security stance
George Finley of Lane challenges the editorial view by noting federal workers began retirement in 1920. He argues Social Security should supplement private and company plans and that federal workers would still need a government plan alongside Social Security if included.
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George Finley
Lane
TV Tonight Looks At HBO And Nighttime Lineup
Television guide lists HBO programs featuring Dick Cavett and a mix of entertainment, sports, comedies, and dramas. Highlights include One on One movie, Dynast y, Nightline, and late night films with actors like Tuesday Weld and Paul Newman in varied slots.
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HBO
Dick Cavett
Sara Dana
Sara
England
Richard
Australia
Dr. Who
MacNeil-Lehrer
Espn Sports Center
P.M. Magazine
Laverne
Shirley
Jake
Corey
Bobby Benson
Annette O'Toole
Gail Strickland
Seven Brothers
Rockingham
Joy
Grey
Guy Colt
Men of Lsu
Louisiana State University
Tuesday Weld
Tommy Lee Jonas
William Katt
Quincy
Tucker
Amanda
Rick
Mark Russell
America
TBS Evening News
Paterson
Benny Hill
Independent Network
WKAP
Cincinnati
PBS Late Night
ABC
Rockford
NBA
Los Angeles
New Jersey
Springfield
Barney Miller
Stooges
Archie
David Letterman
Three's Company
ABC News
Steroids Explained and Used for Inflammation
Dear reader asks what steroids are and do. Dr Donahue explains cortisone and prednisone calm overactive inflammation. Steroids shield against tissue leakage but long term use has notable side effects. balance needed between control and risks.
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Dr. Donahue
T.Y
World Economy Reflation Could Buy Some Time
John Cunniff argues that world reflation could ease recession and support trade by boosting demand and lowering real debt burdens, but warns the policy is only a temporary fix risking a global economic crash if overused. He cites unemployment and fragile credit markets in multiple nations as pressure points.
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John Cunniff
New York
U.S
Chase Economic Group
Chase
Germany
Helmut Schmidt
France
United States
Belgium
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Poland
U.S. Midwest
Administration May Need New House Coalition
AP Special Correspondent Walter R. Mears analyzes how election results threaten Reaganomics support in the House. A 30-seat bloc of Democrats remains crucial, with potential stalemate if Republicans gain 40 or more seats, risking a paralyzed Congress in early 1983.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington (Ap
House
Reagan
House of Representatives
John Sears
Congress
Sears
Washington
American Enterprise Institute
Cooke Prefers U S TV Over British Programs
AP writer Fred Rothenberg reports Alistair Cooke, Briton and host of Masterpiece Theater, prefers U S television to Britain. He praises public TV and criticizes BBC programming and certain network shows, citing Becon Hill and Poldark as poor. He watches four hours nightly in the U S and notes quality gaps between BBC and American outlets.
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Fred Rothenberg
NEW York
Alistair Cooke
United States
England
BBC
British Broadcasting Corp
Cooke
Public TV
London
U.S
Network News
MacNeil- Lehrer
Washington Week
Agronsky & Co
Firing Line
Masterpiece Theater
Nova
60 Minutes
Britain
World Service Radio
America
ABC
CBS
NBC
Grand Canyon
Beacon Hill
Poldark
Prayer Reflection On Wisdom And Faith
A devotional prayer asks God for wisdom and faith, believing He gives generously to all who ask. The request seeks belief that God will meet need when prayed in faith, rooted in James 1 5 TEV.
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James
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