Drug kingpin Matta Ballesteros trip up prompts justice debate
The piece argues the arrest of drug lord Juan Ramon Matta Ballesteros, seized across Honduras the Dominican Republic Puerto Rico and Illinois, was not normal by rights yet may serve justice. It notes his role in the Medellin cartel and alleged acts while urging due process to run its course despite controversial methods.
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Juan Ramon Matta Ballesteros
Honduras
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Illinois
Matta
Colombia
Medellin
Central America
U.S
United States
Mexico
Florida
Eglin Federal Prison
San Diego
Los Angeles
Phoenix
New York
Mr. Big
Senor Matta
Legislature halts home schooling prosecutions for a year
The Iowa Legislature approved a one year moratorium on prosecuting unauthorized home schooling while an interim committee reviews the issue. A new provision will require reporting of home schooling or private school attendance and reduce penalties to 40 hours of community service.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Dukakis’s steady climb toward the Democratic nomination
A profile notes Michael Dukakis won the New York primary with minimal enthusiasm and built momentum through persistence. It credits his discipline, strong local organization, wealth from Massachusetts donors, and a crisis in his campaign when adviser John Sasso admitted sharing damaging information about Joe Biden.
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New York
Andy Spano
Westchester County
Michael Dukakis
Massachusetts
Dukakis
Brookline High
Iowa
South
Dick Gephardt
Paul Simon
Albert Gore Jr
Jackson
Properous
Mondale
Kennedy
John Sasso
Joe Biden
Sasso
Boston
Biden
Connecticut
Michigan
Wisconsin
Democratic Coalition
Must Strike to Kill Iran Next Time in Gulf Crisis
The piece urges decisive action against Iran over mine laying and attacks in the Persian Gulf. It argues for a naval blockade without congressional declaration, condemns “measured” responses, and cites Webb’s call for ruthless action to prevent further losses. It contrasts wartime lessons with current political caution.
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Washington
Persian Gulf
Santayana
Vietnam
Iran
Iraq
Britain
France
Congress
James Webb
U.S
Webb
Capitol Hill
White House
Ayatollah
United States
MELD Volunteers Back Local Teen Parent Programs
The MELD Parenting Programs in Cedar Raids rely on 150 teenage moms and their children for weekly sessions. Volunteers contribute over 10 000 hours annually providing child care transportation and facilitation. The board thanks these neighbors friends and relatives during National Volunteer Week.
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Cedar Raids
MELD
Towering Cedar Rapids antenna proposal draws resident concern
A Cedar Rapids neighborhood voices objections to a proposed microwave tower on the southeast side. Newsline Nine covered the city meeting and interviews with residents, with The Gazette and KCRG also reporting on the continuing community response.
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Cedar Rapids
Newsline Nine
the Gazette
KCRG
The
Gazette
Press secretaries under fire in April 15 editorial
The April 15 editorial condemns lies by the presidential press secretary and singles out Larry Speakes for fabricating quotes about Ronald Reagan. It argues for honesty integrity and morality in public life and urges the newspaper to defend core community values with a forthcoming editorial.
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Larry Speakes
Ronald Reagan
Six Single Friends Seek Suitable Partners
Gary R. Wells of 1656 Sixth St NW says six friends struggle to meet compatible people. They tried church groups and single gatherings, then newspaper ads, but nothing worked. They avoid bars and parties, seek non alcoholic, responsible partners, and invite ideas or calls.
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Gary R. Wells
Sixth St. NW
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Dave Morris
Drug King
Tegucigalpa
Gary Hart
Mario Cuomo
Hart
Cuomo
Jesse Jackson
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
James J. Kilpatrick
Gulf
Ayatollah Khomeini
Paris
John F. Kennedy
Pacific
Cuba
Universal Press Syndicate
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