Aging of America shapes Reaganomics appeal
Washington report argues that America's aging population fuels approval of conservative economics under Ronald Reagan. It links rising median age from 16 in 1800 to over 45 by 1995 with greater demand for a hard currency, tax cuts, and reduced social spending. The piece warns longer unemployment and inflation pressures may persist, risking less innovation and greater class tension.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Carter
Reagan
America
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Money supply drop boosts prices on NYSE issues
Amy Richards reports a 1.1 billion drop in the basic money supply for the week ending October 5, with gains taking a 3-2 lead over losers among NYSE listed issues as markets react to the Federal Reserve data.
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Federal Reserve
New York
APY
NYSE
Krager
Lferk S
Lilly
LILCO
AmCan
Merck
Ahome
MerLy
Arkla
Ty Aurich
My Mobil
Baldwl
MonPw
BanTex
NorfkSo
BethSti
Asia
Boein
Bristo
PrimCs PhilPet
RehVek
Schimb
Royld
Searleg
Sears
Eastair duPont
Vy SouthCo
el Paso
al ‘S Exxon
Wee Tandy Telcom
Texaco
Tribune
Tucs&p
Amstk
UniTel
LC. Industries
Pierre R. Smith Co
Lear Siegler
jand-Rass
Dow Drops Bid to Market 2 4 5 T Herbicide in U S
Dow Chemical Co abandons its 10 million bid to market the herbicide 2 4 5 T in the United States. The EPA had restricted its use since 1979 due to dioxin contamination. Dow is praised for corporate statesmanship while critics say the move prioritizes profits over health and safety.
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Dow Chemical Co
United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Dow
Jay Feldman
National Coalition Against
6,900 McDonnell Douglas workers strike nationwide in Long Beach
More than 6,900 McDonnell Douglas workers across California Oklahoma and Arkansas walked out after last minute talks with the United Auto Workers stalled. The UAW says the company proposal would push workers back to the Dark Ages and a picket line formed at Tulsa plants while Long Beach preparations began. The union notes a 1978 strike as a prior action and the company promises to run facilities with supervisors and staff from other divisions.
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Long Beach
Calif
McDonnell Douglas Corp
United Auto Workers
UAW
Owen Bieber
Raymond Majerus
Douglas Aircraft Co
Tulsa
Okla
Melbourne
Ark
Jessica Katz
McDonnell Douglas
Unicorn on Grafton Street or Main Street Grafton UK
A lively Irish pub tale centers on Grafton s Unicorn. Patrons sing along on Saturday nights with Leona McDowell performing Irish folk songs and an Amherst harmonica player. The owner Kevin Flanigan notes the warm family atmosphere and a revamped dinner menu featuring Liffey Trout and 16 ounce Tbone steaks. The piece contrasts the Dublin venue with Grafton Street in an affectionate local spelling.
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Grafton
Grafton Street
Dublin
Ireland
Main Street
Leona McDowell
Flanigan
Leona
Amherst
Kevin Flanigan
The
Unicorn
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Amy Richards
Don Hanson
Boeing Corp
Grafton’s Unicorn
Canada
Mackenzie
James A. Microp
Atin
Ohio
Monwalk
Speer Park Plaza
Ghig
Syria
O. Gavet
Holiday Inn
Elyria
Mid Chin Securities
Orp
Vonan
Settee Park Yee
Steed
Clongland
Lipper Report
E.F. Hutton
Richard Molinari
Kenneth Sumwalt
Midway Mall
Susan Halverstadt
Chester Ave
Cleveland
Holiday Inn-Midway Mall
Rt. 57
Lorain National Bank
SIPC
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