Bush Gains From Baker Move in 1988 Quest
The article analyzes shifts in Reagan era staffing as James Baker III becomes Treasury Secretary and positions himself as a key adviser to Bush for the 1988 nomination. It flags Baker's leverage for Bush, Kemp and Lehrman moves, and the Black Manifort Stone & Atwater team aligning with a front runner. It notes Dole cautions on using Cabinet posts for campaigning and Rollins’ support for Bush.
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Howell Raines
New York Times
Reagan
James A. Baker
Bush
Jack F. Kemp
New York
Sen
Bob Dole
Kansas
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Lewis Lehrman
James Baker
Treasury
Donald T. Regan
Baker
Ford
Texas
Rollins
Black, Manifort, Stone & Atwater
Lee Atwater
Roger J. Stone
Kemp
Lehrman
Dole
Paul Manifort
Charles Black
Manifort, Stone & Atwater
Senate
Abortion clinic bombings draw presidential rebuke and vigilante toll
Nighttime bombings near a university physics building kill a late worker as anti abortion violence draws sharp political reaction. President Reagan denounces the attacks, urging rule of law while New York City leaders, including Ed Koch, condemn vigilantism and urge moral restraint. Religious leaders urged to denounce vigilante terrorism and the moral breakdown fueling it.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Reagan
New York City
Ed Koch
The U S Lottery Debate and Moral Questions
A summary of the piece notes that national and state lotteries generate billions, with 1680 origins in England and 17 states currently operating lotteries. It warns that a U S government lottery could emerge, criticizes lotteries as regressive, and argues government promotion worsens inequality. It questions public policy and calls for a stronger ethical stance.
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England
London
U.S
Illinois
Cardiss Collins
New airport proposal sparks reader complaint letter
A Southern Illinoisan reader criticizes Elizabeth Renshaw for negative coverage of a proposed airport near Lesser. The letter urges objective reporting, urges finding a site away from Benton airport and stresses industrial and recreational growth, expansion needs, and avoidance of litigation.
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Southern Illinoisan
Elizabeth Renshaw
Lesser
Benton
Franklin
Reagan's read-my-mind leadership reshapes White House power
William Safire analyzes how the Reagan inner circle shifts with the Baker Regan swap, elevating Regan Shultz leadership while Baker drives policy on deficits and growth. The piece notes differences from Nixon, the role of Weinberger, Casey, and Deaver, and the implications for economic and foreign policy through a selective internal reshuffle. It highlights the president's active role in reshaping his second-term team and the lasting impact on growth, deficits, and diplomacy.
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Defense
Weinberger
Treasury
Regan
Baker
CIA
William Clark
Interior
White House
Reagan
Michael Deaver
Nancy Reagan
Clark
Richard Allen
Jim Baker
Deaver
Baker-Regan
California
Nixon
Disraeli
Gladstone
Donald Regan
James Baker
George Shultz
Merrill Lynch
Chicago
Shultz
Shultzes
Washington
Regans
William Casey
Airport plan near Rend Lake sparks local debate
A Sesser proposal to sponsor a 5000 foot runway between Sesser and Rend Lake for corporate jets draws criticism. Residents fear misused funds, impact on streets and ditches, and question the need for a municipal airport to serve big industry and coal executives.
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Southern Illinoisan
Sesser
Rend Lake
Old Ben
Soan
Seat belt law to cut deaths and injuries editorials
The Southern Hlinoisan notes the new seat belt law is set to take effect and expresses hope for fewer deaths and injuries from automobile accidents. The piece reflects cautious optimism and supports enforcement by citing expected safety gains.
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Southern Hlinoisan
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Peter W. Selkowe
Evan M. Davis
Campaign For Prosperity
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Iowa
John Buckley
Reagan Bush
William F. Buckley
Buckley
David Smick
Political Action Committee
Sen. Dole
Argentina
Stein
William Safire
Marine Corps
William Vicars
Carbondale
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