End of Grain Embargo Draws Mixed Reactions
The Gazette critiques the 15 month embargo on corn wheat and soybeans to the Soviets as ineffectual and poorly timed. It argues the move offers limited foreign policy gain, risks for American farmers, and adds uncertainty amid Polska Afghanistan and Russian strategies, urging steadier policy.
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Soviet Union
Argentina
Afghanistan
Poland
Canada
America
Agribusinesses
Iowa
Jepsen
Grassley
Reagan
Oval Office
U.S
Russia
Haig
Agnew Faces Maryland Court Ruling Over Kickback Cash
Maryland courts order Spiro Agnew to repay nearly 250000 dollars for kickbacks during his Maryland governorship. The ruling adds a rare certified judgment tying him to a criminal act, with prior payments totaling about 160000 dollars already made.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Court of Maryland
Maryland
Agnew
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Questioning Census Vote Participation Figures
The Census Bureau report on the 1980 election turnout is criticized for inaccurate numbers. Studies from the University of Michigan show widespread misreporting in surveys, with official records often diverging from respondent claims. Analysts note even top pollsters face credibility gaps in predicting public opinion.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Michael W. Traugott
John P. Katosh
University of Michigan
ABC
NBC
Caddell
From peanut farmer to Jelly Bean Kid in Letter to The Gazette
A reader blasts current leadership and tax policy, praising Carter while accusing Reagan era programs of harming the economy. The letter advocates welfare cuts for the poor, tax reform, and argues for equitable taxation and production growth, ending with a denunciation of dictators.
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Gazette
Cultural scene shines in Cedar Rapids despite desert label
Reader urges locals to explore weekly Gazette calendars revealing plays, lectures, recitals, and films at Kirkwood College, Cornell College, Regis High, Kennedy High, and Old Creamery Theatre. He cites low admissions, broadcasts on KCCK FM, and a push for government funding toward mental health drug research.
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Cedar Rapidians
the Gazette
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Kcck-Fm
Samuel Beckett
Waiting For Godot
Old
Creamery Theatre
Kirkwood Drama Department
Cornell College
Regis High School
Health planning program urged to survive budget cuts
Marilyn Russell of the Iowa Health Systems Agency appeals to Congress to continue funding local health planning in Des Moines. She argues the program boosts community decision making, warns cuts could halt five years of volunteer work, and calls for sustained federal and third party funding beyond 1982.
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Iowa
Congress
Marilyn Russell
Iowa Health Systems Agency Board
Des Moines
Phrases, clichés, and political gaffes highlighted in press
An assortment of misused phrases and malapropisms cited from various outlets. Included are misheard nods and shakes, references to no rest for the wicked, in the offing, fruitworthy, and a monkey wrench in a smoke screen, with mentions of Darryl Dawkins and Mayor Jane Byrne.
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The
Associated Press
Darryl Dawkins
Philadelphia 76Ers
Arbor Day Planting Encouraged Amid Spring Bloom
On Arbor Day April 24 residents are urged to plant a tree in yards for shade and beauty. Observations note spring color in Riverfront Park and Jones Park lagoon as crab apples and lilacs bloom. enjoyment urged while in full bloom.
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Riverfront Park
Jones Park
Ellis Park
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Justice
United States
Robert Walters
Nae Association
Patrick H. Caddell
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy
Urayai Oo
Ana
Ler Leng
HBO
Carl Kane
Mala
Frank
Ernest
Chicago Tribune
Jane Byrne
the Tribune
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