Reagan speech ties crime to social justice in tough talk
Reagan used an International Association of Chiefs of Police address to frame crime as a systemic issue. He endorsed bipartisan crime tasks force ideas while warning of media misperceptions and calling for civil-liberties tradeoffs such as limiting bail and relaxing exclusionary rules.
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Carter at 57 weighs fate and a comeback for Carter
Jimmy Carter, now 57, has slipped from Washington and quietly contemplates life after the White House. The former president keeps a meticulous diary and official papers, hints at plans to write a book, and may become a vocal figure in his party while debating nuclear arms and the future of U.S. policy.
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Letters. Loses dinner over Reagan Letters
Editor expresses weariness with belt tightening and Reagan era excess. He recalls a dinner and TV coverage that triggered nausea at lavish spending, including $209,000 for dishes and a $2,000 high end item. He apologizes for getting soft during trying times.
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Reagan Budget Controversy and VA Eligibility Debate
Reagan's budget plan prompts questions about minimum Social Security benefits and VA medical eligibility. Springing from his televised address, he urges Congress to restore the $122 monthly minimum for current low income beneficiaries. By Jan 1, over 3.15 million veterans voting for free care face eligibility proof, a burden some call excessive. Stockman warns of opposition as the Clean Air Act reauthorization debate begins, with industry support for modernization and a push for rapid congressional action to avoid higher car prices and ensure continued air quality progress.
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Crab Orchard Refuge budget squeeze prompts reader letters
Letters to the editor discuss Crab Orchard Refuge management amid inflation and public budget cuts. Calls arise for cooperative agency action, private sector options, and potential advisory help from Congressman Paul Simon to better meet public expectations with shrinking resources.
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