Editorial on Khadafy fedayeen and U S Libya conflict
The piece argues Arab fedayeen support for Col Muammar Khadafy shows the difficulty of understanding their war against the United States. It compares Khadafy’s aims to exporting tribal egalitarianism and pressuring Israel and the U S, noting Reagan’s Libyan strikes as a decisive but understood tactic by Arab fundamentalists.
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United States
Great Britain
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Khadafy
Palestine
Col. Khadafy
Israel
T.E. Lawrence
Lawrence of Arabia
Reagan
Halley's Comet Viewing Stunt Leaves Iowans Disappointed
The 1986 Halley’s Comet hype misled many in Iowa and other regions with costly trips and grand promises. Observers note the comet’s distant pass yielded a weak display and a rash of sham publicity, while Dr. Brian Marsden warned the next approach may be even less favorable.
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South America
New Zealand
Brian Marsden
Harvard-Smithsonian Institution Center For Astrophysics
Marsden
Sir Edmond Halley
Terrorism Fears Trim Europe Travel But Flight Safety Quiets
Amid Libyan raids and rising security, Americans cut European air travel while officials promise tighter measures. Experts note most flights will proceed safely, and a broader view shows Latin America and other regions also face risks. Enhanced screening, canine teams, and intelligence exchanges are expected to grow.
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New York
Libya
Europe
Mediterranean
Rome
Athens
Cairo
Red Brigades
India
IRA
Latin America
Letters praise Teleconnect move and vengeful Van Halen concerns
A reader thanks community leaders for Teleconnect's Iowa National building move and criticizes Van Halen's Five Seasons Center appearance. The letter cites Magazine quotes describing the group and urges local parents to oppose performances seen as immoral and harmful to youths.
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Thomas Collins
Henry Royer
Lee Liu
Don Canney
Robert Ray
Emil Molin
al Beach
Ron Jensen
Clark McLeod
Norand
Iowa National Building
van Halen
Five Seasons Center
Five Seasons
Circus Magazine
Policing Plea on First Avenue Neighborhood Nuisances
A reader critiques policing priorities amid teen nightlife and speeding on First Avenue. They urge fewer coffee breaks, more patrols, and action at local eateries to curb vandalism and fear among seniors. The letter also reflects on April 14 Libya bombing coverage and the wartime return of sailors.
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Hardees
First Avenue
Country Kitchen
Donutland
U.S
Tripoli
Libya
U.S. A
James Quinn Washington
Elective course values from Jefferson High School proponent
A Jefferson High School advocate argues industrial arts technology courses build character and confidence and teach diversification. He notes about half of students do not pursue further education and argues electives align with interests and daily life while influencing school board decisions.
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Jefferson High School
CPA
Immorality claims spark partisan warfare in state race
Candidate Juan Cortez denounces Democratic leaders and a party witch hunt while urging citizens to ignore security fears. The message defends travel and criticizes profiling as terror rhetoric, urging continued civic engagement despite tensions.
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Ed Parker
U.S. Senate
Iowa Trails Council Led By Tom Neenan Promotes State Trails
Center Point's Tom Neenan, a former mayor and conservation official, heads the Iowa Trails Council. The group promotes rail-trail conversions including Cedar Valley Nature Trail and Red Rock-Saylorville projects, with state funding and private support.
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Cedar Valley
Gilbertville
Center Point
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Iowa
Iowa Trail Council
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Red Rock - Saylorville
Knoxville
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Tom Neenan
Linn County Conservation Board
Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards
Iowa Trails Council
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D.f. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
The
New York Times
Cuzco
Peru
Alice Springs
Australia
Outback
Newsweek Magazine
Syria
Iran
Tom Wicker
Italy
Greece
Egypt
el al
Atlantic
TWA
the Gazette
David Lee Roth
Rock Magazine
USA Today
Rolling Stones
Juan Cortez
Ave. SE
New York Times Service
Mike Deupree
Mike
Deupree
Iowa Trails
Dubuque
Illinois
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