MCI Acquires Telecom USA Surprising Cedar Rapids Deal
MCI Communications announces the takeover of Telecom USA, formed by the 1988 merger of Teleconnect Co. and SouthernNet Inc. The union deepens MCI’s base with about 450,000 business customers and Telecom USA innovations like calling cards and voice messaging. Cedar Rapids sees expanded MCI presence and potential growth, with Telecom USA president Clark McLeod set to head a new R&D arm in town.
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MCI Communications
Cedar Rapids
Telecom*usa
Teleconnect Co
SouthernNet Inc
Atlanta
MCI
Telecom
USA
Xusa
At&t
Telecom*xusa
Bert C. Roberts Jr
Clark McLeod
the Gazette
New York Stock Exchange
Teleconnect
Iowa Electric
Poindexter verdict rums sanctions reveal Iran Contra reach high levels
The Poindexter conviction shows Iran Contra touched top Reagan aides beyond North, with possible prison for Poindexter and questions about Bush's role. Analysts note the ruling offers little new material for presidential power debates while urging lawful foreign policy.
Poindexter Convicted and Reagan Critiqued in Defense Debate
John Poindexter was convicted on multiple counts for deceiving Congress and aiding Iran Contra, with critics arguing the case implicates President Reagan’s leadership and oversight. The piece assigns blame to Reagan’s management style and questions presidential accountability in a system reliant on aides.
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Bush
Poindexter
Central Intelligence Agency
Ronald Reagan
John Poindexter
Reagan
Robert McFarlane
White House
Congress
Iran
Fortune Magazine
YMCA to phase Ellis site closure over five months
The YMCA announces phasing out the Ellis site while keeping its staff and services available. Alternatives include redirecting resources to other locations, expanded programming, and long range facility plans to serve the community.
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YMCA
Ellis
Central
Marion
Camp Wapsie
Y Board
James P. Craig
Ymca Board of Directors
First Ave
Unclear bias in unions and job moves cited by reader
A reader accuses employers of bias against unions while noting Rockwell Collins plans a satellite plant. They question Mayor Canney on 90 plus jobs and compare non union moves to a “close working relationship” with employees. The letter ends with a provocative remark about politicians and unions.
Iowa Senator Harkin Criticized For Backing Off Corruption Exposé
A Dubuque reader accuses Senator Tom Harkin of dodging a corruption exposé after two years of evidence was presented to his office. The letter claims ethical duty to expose corruption and questions intimidation by powerful interests, noting no response to a December inquiry.
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Tom Harkin
Harkin
Tango
Sen. Harkin
William R. Maher Dubuque
Smoking at the airport sparks debate on smoking limits
In a March 26 letter Earl Fazel of Cedar Rapids questions airport smoking bans and rights of management to control smoking. He recounts three months in VA Hospital exposed to smoke and notes litter from ashtrays while arguing nonsmokers endure years of restrictions.
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Earl Fazel
Cedar Rapids
Bell rings for Easter joy in Belmont Park note
A short Easter note from Vivian Challis Lambert at 1925 Belmont Pkwy NW expresses praise for the risen Christ and the glad tidings of Easter, imagining every church bell ringing in celebration.
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Jesus the Christ
Vivian June Challis Lambert
Belmont Pkwy
Debate Over I Could Care Less Phrase Sparks Letter War
Readers spar over the correct form I couldn't care less versus I could care less. Rogoff defends ironic usage citing Safire. Elsen condemns could care less as barbarism and supports antiphrasis while inviting rebuttals to his address.
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Jonathan Rogoff
Jerry Elsen
Jerry
Rogoff
William Safire
New York Times
Elsen
Elsea
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