Worthless war over Falkland Islands urged by Gazette editorials
The editorial argues the Falkland Islands dispute is senseless as Argentina and Britain might clash over the 148 year old control. It notes historical claims, UN attempts, and the risk of war driven by nationalism, suggesting the United States should stay out and avoid sacrificing any American life.
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Falkland Islands
Falklands
Argentina
Great Britain
America
England
West Falkland
Britain
U.S
Reagan Critics Say News Emphasizes Negatives Over Positives
The piece notes President Reagan's charge that media focus on economic hardship while ignoring good news. Editors defend the limits of a 30 minute newscast, but critics urge frequent contrasting reports highlighting positive signs, arguing the economy's bright side deserves nightly coverage.
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Reagan
Deterrent debate spans generations and wars
A reflection on how wartime experiences shape views of nuclear weapons and deterrence. The piece contrasts a grandmother's World War I era memories with a present anti-nuclear push, arguing that sustained arms control has kept peace while urging President Reagan to educate the public on the deterrent’s restrained use.
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Washington
United States
Kennedy
Vietnam
Ronald Reagan
Europe
Asia
Korea
Indochina
Martha
Eisenhower
Nixon
Ford
Vladivostok
Carter
Reagan
Letters oppose Arthur School pedestrian overpass at 27th Street
A Gazette reader argues against a planned overpass at First Avenue 27th Street near Arthur School. They cite proximity to homes, alleged limited use, safety questions for biking children, a fatal nearby crosswalk incident, and high costs diverting funds from social needs.
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Arthur School
27Th Street
First Ave. E
First Avenue
24Th Street
St. Matthew School
JA Fellowships Offer 40 MBA Scholarships at Top Schools
The Junior Achievement program in Cedar Rapids announces forty fellowships of 5000 dollars each for tuition at ten leading business schools including Stanford Chicago Michigan Cornell Duke Wharton Dartmouth URI Babson Harvard. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree two years work experience and JA involvement. Apply to the chosen university admissions office. MBA selections underway. details from the local JA office.
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Junior Achievement
Cedar Rapids
Stanford University
Universities of Chicago
Michigan
Cornell
Duke
Wharton School of Business
University of Pennsylvania
Amos Tuck School
Dartmouth
University of Rhode Island
Babson
Harvard
Lawmakers outraged at preacher remarks cited
Alice Ritter Earhart from Hiawatha writes about church state separation, election year politics, and urging greater voter participation. She criticizes clergy involvement in politics and apologizes for not campaigning harder to reach over 80 percent of registered voters.
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Ray Taylor
Hiawatha
Alice Ritter Earhart
Northwood Drive
Hiawatha Mayoral Election Results Reflect Budget Views
The candidate thanks one third of voters, about 6 percent of registered, for preferring curbs on spending and halting new projects amid costly corrections. Two thirds, or 12 percent of registered voters, favor development and expansion as affordable and necessary.
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Hiawatha
Clan MacDuff Seeks Members for Global Roll Call Rebuild
After two centuries in limbo the Clan MacDuff seeks members under Col Robin Gordon-Duff. The first 50 enrollees per country form the charter. all names will be engraved on the clan roll at Drummuir Castle. Contact Kathy Ogg-Moss in Carleton Place Ontario.
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Clan MacDuff
Robin Gordon-Duff
Drummuir Castle
Scotland
Kathy Ogg-Moss
Clan MacDuff Association
Carleton Place
Ontario
Right Carl Kane: four headlines and a trick puzzle
A reader cites four headlines with wording debates and a spelling note on boundary. The puzzle asks for a three-gry word and hints at Africa, jewelry, and India sources, suggesting a rare, talkative challenge.
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