Reagan woos Latins to win Hispanic vote in 1984
A Washington Times headline frames Reagan courting Hispanic voters as key to re election amid a growing gender and race voter gap. The piece notes rising black and female opposition, Reagan’s Labor Day tour, and meetings with Mexican, Cuban, Central American communities and President Miguel de la Madrid.
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Reagan wooing Hispanics risks alienating women and blacks
Carl T. Rowan notes dismal prospects as Reagan lobbies Hispanics to offset losses among women and the black electorate. Latino leaders from LULAC and caucuses urge policy shifts in education, employment, and immigration, warning against dividing minorities for political gain.
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Amalio Madueno
Merit pay plan for Congress sparks satire in DC
United Press International reports on a political gag about merit pay for teachers and Congress. The piece suggests linking congressional pay to budget balance or behavior, joking about indictments or FBI inquiries while noting Congress already has a payroll system via ethics committees.
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Reagan Hosts Ordinary Americans In Oval Office Sessions
President Reagan holds 30 minutes of administrative time twice weekly to meet with ordinary Americans. Visitors include a craftsman for the Supreme Court, a mother of a freshman House Republican, and other individuals who have faced adversity or achieved recognition. Photographers attend, reporters rarely do.
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Reagan
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Supreme Court
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Reagan Meets A Cross Section Of America Visitors
A US president greets a wide range of guests in the White House briefing process. Officials note the visitors are carefully selected by staff and lawmakers, ensuring the cross section remains favorable while offering exposure and public relations value.
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White House
Reagan
United Press International
Viet vet centers win acceptance in nationwide program
Washington report on the Vietnam Veterans Counseling Centers highlights their rapid growth since 1979 with 200000 veterans served and a surge in applicants in early 1983. It notes employment as a factor, broad acceptance by veterans and families, and support from Congress and VA leadership under Dr. Arthur Blank. The piece traces changing public attitudes, professional hurdles, and centers’ role in addressing delayed stress syndrome and veteran camaraderie.
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Koch Pitches Middle Class Focus as Democrats Debate 1984 Path
Mayor Ed Koch argues the Democratic party must win back middle-class voters and warns contenders to avoid pandering to leftist pressure groups. He lauds Truman style urgency, cites his own anti pandering record, and hints at a possible presidential run if 1984 conventions stall.
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