Instant books on Jonestown reflect journalism mania
The piece critiques the rush of instant books about the Jonestown massacre and related media blitzes. It contrasts two prominent volumes from the San Francisco Chronicle and Washington Post, arguing they recycle already-covered material to feed sensational public appetite. The author likens the trend to quick pornography and dismisses any lasting social value.
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Guyana
Jonestown
Ronald Reagan
Peoples Temple
San Francisco Chronicle
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Washington Post
New York Times
H.R
Bob’’ Haldeman
Times
U.S
New York
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Consumer can prolong continual price hikes by buying more
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff notes consumers aid inflation through strong retail sales and easy credit. November sales near 68.6 billion dollars, with gains expected in December, while economists warn that persistent buying may postpone a downturn, as high prices and credit use continue. Ethiopia is as large as Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico combined.
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New York
Carter
G. William Miller
Federal Reserve Board
Ethiopia
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
West Texas cotton found in Red China
Rep. Jack Hightower of Texas toured Japan and China on a two week trip paid for by the U S government. He observed West Texas cotton on Shanghai docks and said China could be a vast market for American beef wheat feed grains and raw materials. He noted a changing Chinese atmosphere may bring more opportunities for U S goods.
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Miller Bonner
Associated Press
Washington
Jack Hightower
D-Texas
Red China
Shanghai
Hightower
West Texas
House Agriculture Committee
Tokyo
Agriculture Committee
Japan
China
U.S
Red
Rediscovering Stassen November 4 1980 Campaign Underway
Harold Stassen has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He previously entered presidential races from 1948 through 1976, while Minnesota governor from 1938 to 1945 helped shape his national profile. The New York Times ran a cautious piece headlined Old Dog Old Trick.
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Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
New York Times
Harold Stassen A Progressive Republican Pioneer in National Service
The article profiles Harold Stassen as a forward looking Republican figure who helped shape postwar policy. It notes his early promise in 1948 as a leading GOP prospect, his role at the San Francisco UN conference, and his subsequent disarmament work under Eisenhower. It highlights his foreign aid efforts, academic leadership, and continued political presence despite mixed public emphasis.
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San Francisco
United Nations
U.N
U.N. Disarmament Commission
Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Richard Nixon
Harold Stassen
Times
Vieques Island Battle Prompts Navy PR Drive Plan
Vieques residents protest decades of bombing and demand a Navy homeward pull. Documents reveal an early 1970s plan to win island support with radio and TV spots, community events, and local contract incentives while watchdogs warn of heavy surveillance.
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Washington
United States Navy
Caribbean
Vieques
P.T. Barnum
Navy
Culebra
Vieques Fishermen's Association
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
E.A. Shackleford
Drug Enforcement Administration
New York
Belgian Customs Service
Hong Kong
Brussels
Paris
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