Leader for Deficit Reduction Through Defense Cuts and Tax Increases
The piece argues only a drastic reduction of the national budget deficit can fix the trade imbalance. It calls for a two-pronged approach: sizeable defense cuts and substantial tax increases led by President Reagan, with Congress urged to follow.
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America
White House
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Nixon
China
Congress
Lending Lunacy and the Mortgage Bust Economic Fallout
The piece notes a 25 percent drop in home values since the 1970s loan boom and rising mortgage defaults. Homeowners walk away from underwater homes while lenders rely on insurance payouts, with 1984 losses near half a billion. The era of "creative financing" is ending as inflation woe hurts all sectors.
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America
White House
Less Than Amazing by Fred Rothenberg
NBC bets on Steven Spielberg to lift Sunday night ratings with Amazing Stories but the debut episode falls short of the hype. The first tale Ghost Train relies on mood over a strong finish, despite impressive visuals and sound.
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Fred Rothenberg
NEW York
Steven Spielberg
NBC
CBS
Spielberg
Earth
Ottawa Herald subscription rates notice
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington. The notice shows trade area and out-of-state rate differences, monthly and yearly prices, and sales tax adjustments for Ottawa Kansas.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Million Dollar Fantasy Lacking In Realism
An AP overview notes that imagining a million dollars in 1985 invites practical concerns about inflation taxes and upkeep. It contrasts modest income from bonds with risky investments and points to the social drift of the game as participants debate dreams versus feasible actions.
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Chet Carrier
NEW York (Ap
Treasury
Debates Over Debt Limit Loom in Congress
AP analysis outlines the long running debt limit drama as Congress faces a $2 trillion ceiling. Treasury warns of default risk by Oct 7 1985 while Democrats blame Republicans and vice versa. Social Security pay and other checks loom as sanctions, abortion, and school prayer surface in the debate. A Senate House conference path could allow politicians to claim spending limits despite unclear impact.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Washington (Ap
Pauline
Express
Congress
United States of America
Treasury
James A. Baker III
Senate
Bob Dole
Pentagon
South Africa
Post polio syndrome and other health questions
Readers seek guidance on post polio progressive muscular atrophy and fatigue after polio, heel spur treatments, Alzheimer's prevalence estimates, depression risk in a spouse, and thyroid hormone withdrawal risks. Expert notes varied causes, recommends rest, therapy, and cautious medication use, with emphasis on consulting physicians for prescription decisions.
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Frederick Maynard
University of Michigan Medical School
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