Birth Binge Folly and the World Population Debate
Editorial argues against downplaying overpopulation fears citing Worldwatch data and real-world trends. It links high birthrates to weaker economies and national security while highlighting accelerating resource strain from forests, soil, fish, and water. warns against easing family planning amid growing demand.
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Washington
Worldwatch Institute
Irony in Population Policy and Global Birthrates
The piece critiques overpopulation myths and warns of human costs from high birthrates in developing nations. It cites Perle on stabilizing populations and highlights stark mortality figures: 1 in 10 children under age 1 die in developing countries, 5 million children die from malnutrition, 12 million from infections, and half a million women die in childbirth annually. It argues for reducing births to improve life quality and resource sharing.
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Defense Department
Richard Perle
Developing Countries
Teleconnect eyed for downtown Cedar Rapids expansion
Cedar Rapids boosts bid to move Teleconnect into the vacant Iowa National Mutual building at 500 Second Ave SE. The plan, a team effort with Merchant’s National Bank Life Investors and Iowa Electric Light and Power, aims to add parking and resolve tax concerns while promising 350 new jobs soon and up to 2000 more in five years, signaling a revival for downtown pride and growth.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
Second Ave
Gazette
Teleconnect
Merchant’s National Bank
Life Investors
Iowa Electric Light and Power
Iowa National
Honduras invasion claims raise questions across borders
A Honduran border tale sparks scrutiny as observers note the absence of battlefield signs despite reports of 1500 invading troops. Critics question official denials from Nicaragua and Honduras and compare the episode to past deceptions, while U S lawmakers react to aid debates and military support.
Abrams Promotes Contras Amid Invasion Rumors
Ronald Reagan relied on Elliot Abrams to push contra aid as rumors of a 1,500-strong Honduran invasion circulated. Abrams claimed intelligence that excited the Defense Department and White House, prompting $20 million in aid and helicopter support. The Honduran president left for a week’s vacation as the saga unfolded.
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Washington
Senate
Tip O’neill
House
White House
Daniel Ortega
O'Neill
O’neill
Nicaragua
Honduras
Ronald Reagan
LBJ
Elliot Abrams
Abrams
Defense Department
Mr. Abrams
U.S
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Media bias in LaRouche linked political labeling
A Washington Post column argues that media mislabels Lyndon LaRouche supporters as conservative or right wing. It contrasts headlines from major papers and questions why diverse figures are grouped as conservatives, presenting Viguerie’s critique of press classification.
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Illinois
Lyndon LaRouche
LaRouche
Gramm-Rudman
Ferdinand Marcos
Milton Friedman
B’nai B’rith
Queen of England
Washington Post
New Solidarity
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Helms
Panama
Pat Robertson
KGB
Phil Gramm
R-Texas
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Students For A Democratic Society
Tom Hayden
Lyn Marcus
Lenin
Marx
Socialist Workers Party
U.S. Labor Party
FBI
National Caucus For Labor Committees
Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
USA Today
New York Times
Newsweek
The
Times
Ku Klux Klan
Jose Napoleon Duarte
South Africa
P.W. Botha
Adolf Hitler
Moscow
Friedman
Robertson
Richard A. Viguerie
Readers defend women firefighters and urge balanced coverage
A letter writer from Hiawatha Fire Department supports female firefighters and the Cedar Rapids hiring story. She praises fairness among co workers and asks The Gazette not to sensationalize spouses or stereotype firefighters wives, urging focus on competent citizens meeting community needs.
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Cedar Rapids
Department
Gazette
Linda Eaton
Iowa City
Iowa
Davenport
Dubuque
Ms. Kleis
Ross
Deborah Martens
Boice Rd
Missing grave marker sparks Cedar Memorial dispute
Bryan Brannaman complains that his young sister's grave marker at Cedar Memorial Cemetery was chipped and later removed. He reports no records of removal or replacement, months of delays, and threats of legal action while seeking timely reconstruction for peaceful rest.
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Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Bryan Brannaman
13Th Ave
Apt
Petri seeks repeal of dairy price differentials in farm bill
Wisconsin congressman Thomas E Petri argues the latest farm bill widens fluid milk price differentials harming Upper Midwest farmers while boosting earnings elsewhere. He cites a Georgia based 112000 cow dairy project financed with tax exempt bonds and calls for HR 4232 to repeal the differential and move toward nationwide support prices to save family farms and lower prices nationwide.
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Midwest
Upper Midwest
Georgia
Wisconsin
Iowa
Thomas E. Petri
Congress
Washington
D.C
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