Reagan faces vacancies in federal courts nationwide
The article discusses ongoing federal court vacancies under President Reagan, noting 55 open seats and Illinois having two in the Northern district. It contrasts Carter’s broad minority appointments with Reagan’s slower, more conservative approach, including abolishing commissions and reliance on party figures, while urging continued diverse, merit-based nominations.
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Supreme Court
Reagan
Sandra O'Connor
Eee
Senate
Capaci
Illinois
Federal District Court
7Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Indiana
Wisconsin
Carter
Courts of Appeals
Appeals Court
William French Smith
Merity and Co
Hich
O’connor
American Judicature Society
Chicago
National ‘Women’s Political Caucus
John W.warner
Virginia
Turn off the TV in defense of viewer choices
A reader argues that many sex and violence programs misrepresent the middle class and that viewers should exercise choice by turning off TVs. They urge Moral Majority to stop targeting programs and suggest ratings will push networks to offer better content.
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Southern Illinoisan
Tanna
Bill Bixby
Neilsen
Noboy
Budget Bill Critique by Walters Highlights House Irresponsibility
Washington editor Robert Walters deplores a White House backed House budget bill for energy spending cuts and sweeping changes. He notes a chaotic, rushed drafting process with internal contradictions and risky provisions, including attempts to gut the Consumer Product Safety Commission and redefine poverty.
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Robert Walters
Washington
NEA
House of Representatives
Department of Energy
House
Reagan
Congress
Hiouse
Wold
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commerce Department
CPS
CPSC
The Men’s Club and the Quiet Power of Talk
Drew Middleton surveys men’s clubs across cities from Paris to Kuala Lumpur, praising their escape from business and family pressures while noting strict codes on women and professional matters. Anecdotes about bores, porters, and famous members illustrate club life, wit, and ritual.
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Drew Middleton
New York Times
Paris
London
New York
Singapore
Dublin
Milwaukee
Cairo
San Francisco
Boston
Kuala Lumpur
Poland
Jets
Peter Fleming
Duke of Wellington
Brillat-Savarin
Harold
Macmillan
British Museum
Piccadilly Circus
Westminster
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United States
National Science Foundation
Energy Department
Environmental Protection Aency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
California
Imperial Valley
Georgia
Office of Management and Budget
Isami
En Pon
Gienel
Suscherie
Soubtille
Social Service
Prock
Strat
Pinance
Lota
Ur Pan Riad
Te Ane
Aan
Yife
Dan Macmillan
Prince Philip
Brendan Behan
England
Australia
Behan
Clubland
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