Reagan as Ideologue Dooms Presidency Analysis
Shakespearean insight that character is destiny frames a critique of Ronald Reagan as an ideologue. The piece argues his rigid conservatism shapes economic, arms control, and Central America policies, risking growth and popular support as he refuses to shift course or acknowledge harm.
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Shakespeare
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
America
Central America
United States
Svery
Jimmy Carter
Latin America
Reagan cites Soviet superiority margin sparks foreign policy debate
President Reagan's assertion of a definite margin of superiority for the Soviet Union prompts criticism from lawmakers and former officials who warn it risks unsettling allies and misjudging the balance. Caspar Weinberger argues the buildup aims to prevent superiority while others say true parity remains.
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Hedrick Smith
New York Times
Reagan
Soviet Union
John Tower
Texas
Senate Armed Services Committee
United States
James R. Schlesinger
Ford Administration
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Carter
Nixon
Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
Congress
Schlesinger
Britain must fight for honor over Falklands crisis
Opinion column argues British navy should defend empire and international order against Argentina. It condemns the Argentinian invasion as warlike, criticizes U S policy, and cites oil as a distraction from issues of national pride and sovereignty. The piece urges support for Britain and calls for unity, humor, and readiness.
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Nelson
Falkland Islands
Argentina
Falklands
United Nations
Britain
Reagan
Central America
Cy House
Iran
America
Falkland
Britannia
Reagan education fight splits Democrats and New Right
The budget clash over education pits Democrats against Reagan policies on student loans and Title I funding. Democrats fear cuts hit the poor and urban districts. conservatives deride the plan as insufficient and view the education foundation push as a first step to dismantle federal control.
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James Ridgeway
Pacific News Service
Reagan
Congressional Democrats
Aca
Congressional Democratic
Department of Education
Letters on Nuclear Freeze and School Dismissals in Murphysboro
Readers weigh concerns over firing 16 teachers amid large classes and ample funds. A Kalamazoo size of worry grows over nuclear arms race, urging immediate halt and a petition drive for Congress, the president, and Soviet officials.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Eee Eeenero Education Association
Karen McComb Murphysboro
Soviet Union
United States
Vermont
Paul Simon
Congress of the United States
Carbondale
Congress
Sale unites community to aid hunger relief
Southern Illinois donors raised 2350 for hunger relief from CROP UNICEF and local Senior arene Food Progr. Communities benefited through Church Women United and the Southern Illinois Chapter United Nations Assn with big thanks to The Southern Illinoisan Xavier Parish and local radio. The sale fostered unity among creeds and ages for a common good.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Church Women United
United Nations Assn
CROP
Church World Service
Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
Jim Genisio
Tim Pathan
St. Francis Xace Parish
Xavier
Budslick offer praised by Carbondale citizen
Sam M. Hunter commends the Budslick family for proposing a Walnut Street Baptist Church site and a proposed convention center in Carbondale. He says the gesture reflects generous, community minded citizens and notes the town is lucky to have them, regardless of whether the offer is accepted.
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Southern Illinois
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Budslick
New Convention Center
Carbondale
Sam M. Hunter
Shoe repairer Ody Tsangoulis praised in editor note
Reader lauds Janice Glova's illustrated piece on Ody Tsangoulis the friendly shoe repairman. The writer, long acquainted with Tsangoulis and family, fears his closing shop and notes his willingness to help with small requests and his habit of saying he will “get in a minute.”
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Southern Illinoisan
Janice Glova
Ody Tsangoulis
Uthern Illinoisan
Tsangoulis on trade and the economy
Tsangoulis says his business remains sound because he serves clients honestly and avoids taking advantage. He laments that few young traders have skills and many seek high charges, which he sees as part of the current economic plight.
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Tsangoulis
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