Carter plan to slash defense budget sparks fierce debate
In a Clinton era style clash, Carter pledges to cut defense by 5 to 7 billion annually and scrap the B-1 bomber, framed as wasteful. Opponents warn cuts risk deterring a Soviet nuclear attack as defense advocates push for rapid B-1 production to counter 1980s threats.
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U.S
Heather Elaine of Hawthorn Farms Turns Six
A grandfather writes a birthday letter to Heather Elaine on her sixth birthday. He reflects on growth, schooling ahead, and the year’s discoveries from reading and phonics to swimming, family, and community. He notes practical changes like bus seating and hints at future learning milestones.
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Heather Elaine
Hawthorn Farms
Heathers
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Karens
Susans
Douglas
Nicholson
Heather
Anthem Debate Hints at America The Beautiful as Replacement
A newspaper editorial muses on replacing The Star Spangled Banner with America The Beautiful if change occurs. It cites rhythm, majesty, and inclusive appeal, noting Ray Charles's rendition and the space for a new hymn written under different circumstances than Fort McHenry.
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Ray Charles
America
Frances Scott Key
Fort McHenry
O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Hymn Excerpt
An excerpted poem praising America. It references spacious skies amber waves of grain purple mountain majesties and fruited plain. The piece invokes God shed His grace and calls for national virtues like liberty, self control and mercy in praise of the country and its heroes.
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Reagan's Desperate Gamble Upsets Mississippi Delegates
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak detail Clarke Reed's dismay at Ronald Reagan's choice of Sen Richard Schweiker as running mate. The piece traces Reed's near defection, Ford's delegate raids, and the broader impact on the 1980 nomination battle.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Capitol Hill
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Ford
Reed
Richard Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Northeast
Schweiker
White House
Reagan
John Sears
Sears
Reagan High Command
Reagan- Schweiker
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Helms
Steve Symms
Idaho
Congress
Symms
Jerry Ford
Star Spangled Banner Grounded in Fort McHenry Siege
Francis Scott Key witnessed Fort McHenry during a 1814 bombardment and, seeing the flag still flying, penned verses that became The Star Spangled Banner. The piece, set to a prior English tune, was adopted as the national anthem in 193. Opinions diverge on keeping the anthem or choosing a simpler alternative or an entirely new patriotic song.
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Chesapeake Bay
Francis Scott Key
Frederick County
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
J. Stafford Smith
Anacreon
Pan
Letters to the Editor Defend Fair Play at Winchester Speedway
Mountain Falls promoter Clem of Winchester Speedway defends race rules after Debbie Creasy of Front Royal criticized an incident. He cites 15 years of consistent rules and says driver No 7 was reprimanded for disobeying the starter and striking an official. He stresses sportsmanship and adherence to policy.
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Front Royal
Speedway
Clem Mountain Falls
Winchester Speedway
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