Ideology Overrides Pragmatism in Reagan Doctrine
Opinion argues Reaganomics are driven by ideology not prudence. It contends U S support for anti left governments in Afghanistan and Angola risks entanglement with South Africa, complicates interests, and could backfire strategically. It cites Stinger missiles routed via Zaire and warns of Mobutu’s corrupt regime amplifying regional instability.
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Voter response to media projections in 1984 election
A survey suggests one in four voters heard a winner projection before voting, though figures may be inflated. The Census study shows voters often conflated predictions with projections, fueling debate on media influence and possible reforms such as uniform poll closings.
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Soviets Face U.N. Staffing Cut by 105 Officials
The United States orders a reduction of Soviet staffing at the United Nations from 275 to 170 by April 1988 due to long observed foreign agent activity. Moscow calls the move hostile but accepts the likely phased reductions as national security needs.
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Letters on Public Workers Sparks Forum and Thanks
Letter discusses Iowa public employee counts by category and calls for accurate headlines. A morning to afternoon Social Security forum at Kirkwood Community College addresses past present and future with speakers from Grassley Harkin and local offices. Gratitude expressed for law enforcement dispatchers and emergency responders during National Telecommunicators Week.
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Iowa art scene blooms in Cedar Rapids Iowa City region
Horizon magazine devotes over 40 pages to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City art and culture. Cedar Rapids Marion Arts Council plans a new talent directory. The museum will relocate and be redone. Creative Artists for Education invites locals to create. Sunday Painters meet at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Sundays 2 to 4 30 with no fee. Jeanette Schwarz 1032 21st St SE.
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Eastern Iowa readers invited to share views
Outlooks features periodical observations from thoughtful eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
Marion woman Mary Combellick highlighted for public service
Mary Combellick of Marion, active in Girl Scouts and the League of Women Voters, a former president of Iowa Rails to Trails, is noted as a nature photographer and outdoor enthusiast.
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Plug the Ratholes We Can Reach and Help Each Other
A retiree widow on a frugal, hard luck street uses a 50 cent hammer to plug ratholes under her sink and dreams of making her block rat free. Her thrift and resolve mirror a broader call for individual action to fix local problems and inspire wider social change.
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