Reagan Ale Allies in Public School Debate Pressure
The piece notes President Reagan’s shift toward backing merit pay and school quality reforms, challenging the NEA while suggesting dialogue with the AFT. It cites Albert Shanker’s leadership, his background, and a history of fighting for higher teacher salaries, signaling a broader shift from funding focus to educational quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shanker
AFT
Shanker
NBA
New York City
University of Illnois
Columbia
New York
United Federation of Teachers
Reagan urged to ally with Shanker on education reform
The piece contrasts James J. Kilpatrick and NEA critics with reformer Al Shanker. It notes Shanker’s rejection of boring teacher college courses and support for stronger homework and discipline, while praising his willingness to work with the president. It argues public education costs and reforms favor the Reagan approach if Shanker’s leadership aligns with it.
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Shanker
Russell Kirk
Mortimer Smith
NEA
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
al Shanker
Angels
Reagan
Computers eclipse sex at Dallas booksellers convention
At the American Booksellers Convention in Dallas last week the focus shifted to home computers with many fall releases about inventory control and data management. Prominent figures such as Erma Bombeck and Lana Turner drew attention while Seymour Hersh and Henry Kissinger were noted as absent.
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Dallas
Erma Bombeck
Nancy Reagan
Halston
Hubert Givenchy
Russell Baker
Lana Turner
Walter Cronkite
Bubba Smith
Dinah Shore
Dr. Seuss
Shirley MacLaine
Seymour Hersh
Henry Kissinger
Miss MacLaine
Publishers spotlight as Simon and Schuster pushes Hollywood Wives italics
At a book convention Art Buchwald notes sex manuals flood publishing with little mystery left. Simon and Schuster debuts Jackie Collins Hollywood Wives with italics for quick reading. Publishers foresee a winter of bold topics from Beverly Hills to IRS satire and reincarnation.
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Beverly Hills
Easthampton
Simon and Schuster
Jackie Collins
IRS
Psychoprimaries fill news void in presidential race
The piece argues straw votes, caucuses, and primaries shape early contests, calling the trend “psychoprimaries.” It notes Alan Cranston’s Wisconsin win and warns long campaigns toughen candidates, urging brisk, inexpensive contests next year’s Alabama focus.
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Washington
Iowa
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
Bob Packwood
Alan Cranston
California
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Walter Mondale
Gary Hart
Cranston
Hope
Hart
Reagan
Paul Volcker
Thatcher
Jesse Jackson
John Anderson
Alabama
Baloney
New York Times Service
1984 Nomination Scenarios Could Split or Unite Parties
The piece weighs how the 1984 nomination battles could unfold. If Reagan runs, GOP contest may vanish. if Mondale or Glenn gains early wins, Democratic race could end by mid year. A Reagan stepping down could spark a fierce GOP battle, while a tight Democratic field could lead to a San Francisco convention. George Bush and Howard Baker might headline a conservative wing contest distinct from the New Right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Dallas
Walter Mondale
John Glenn
Mondale
Glenn
Gary Hart
San Francisco
George Bush
Senate
Howard Baker
Ronald Reagan
Jesse Helms
1984 GOP and Democratic delegate dynamics preview
The piece analyzes 1984 party prospects with Arnold Sawislak noting Reagan’s center position and potential GOP contenders like Bush Baker Dole Kemp. It contrasts Democratic rules expanding uncommitted delegates, shaping a possible convention choice rather than primaries, and flags Mondale and Glenn as liberal versus mid group.
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Helms
Reagan
Bush
Baker
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Mondale
Glenn
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National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
National Commission On Excellence In Education
James J. Kilpatrick
Willard H. McGuire
McGuire
Gerry
Art Buchwald
E.T
Gene McCarthy
Vietnam
Doves
Thomas E. Dewey
New Hampshire
Preczenik
Central America
William Safire
Salina
Dupont
Salina St
VaLley Plaza
Arnold Sawislak
United Press International
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