Radio Marti plan raises US concerns over Cuba broadcasts
The House-approved Radio Marti project would beam pro US propaganda to Cubans from Florida and share a 1040 dial slot with WHO. Critics warn Cuba could jam the 500 000 watt signal, reducing WHO’s reach, while costs climb from 7.5 to 7 million and operating expenses loom. Senators urged careful scrutiny.
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Cuba
House
Florida
Radio Marti
Iowa
Castro
WHO
Des Moines
Controversy over secrecy in Iowa deferred judgments
An Iowa district judge briefly ordered confidential records for deferred judgments amid a debate on transparency in criminal cases. The move sparked concern that sealing plea, charge, and disposition undermines public scrutiny, risking unchecked judicial action and eroding accountability.
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Iowa
Sioux City
James P. Kelley
Iowa Supreme Court
Seven pipeline claims and why all are false
A U S defense pundit lists seven European objections to the Siberian gas pipeline deal and debunks them with arguments about finances, sovereignty, and NATO unity. He argues the project would boost Soviet hard currency, criticizes embargo leverage, and warns of strained transatlantic ties if Europe pursues Moscow over U S interests.
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Washington
U.S
Helmut Schmidt
Russia
Schmidt
Germany
Moscow
Europe
America
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Poland
Mitterrand
NATO
West Germany
Cubs Fans Hopeful After Rare Three-Game Sweep
Sports columnist notes the Chicago Cubs swept division leaders Philadelphia Phillies in a three game series. Despite last place, optimism grows with new owners and leaders, a booster club, and Ivy adorned Wrigley Field. Cubs fans in Eastern Iowa foresee a future World Series in the sunshine.
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Cubs
Phils
Gus Schrader
Cub
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Gazette Baseball Club
Wrigley Field
Iowa
Pirates
Cardinals
Sunshine
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations
Periodic comments from Cedar Rapids resident Pat McPartland, consumer communications manager for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co., introduce a column inviting local residents to express views. Formerly an advertising agency officer and account executive.
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Pat McPartland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Support for Cedar Valley Nature Trail Conversion
The League of Women Voters of Iowa and the local League back converting abandoned railroad rights of way into public recreation trails, urging wildlife habitat preservation, erosion control, pollution-free benefits, and energy conservation. They commend Iowa Rails to Trails for acquiring the 50 mile Cedar Rapids to Waterloo corridor and urge public support and the Aug 29 bike-a-thon.
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League of Women Voters of
Iowa
Local
League
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar Valley
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Linn County Conservation Commission
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Editorial notes on grammar and local events in Cedar Rapids
A columnist critiques a NBC line and a CBS movie reference while discussing Ann Landers and her daughter Margo, then recounts a Blondie concert at the Five Seasons Center with parking tickets on many cars and a quip about city meters and unemployment in Cedar Rapids.
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Ann Landers
Margo
Five Seasons Center
Quaker Oats
Cedar Rapids
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Senate
Kelley
Ottawa
Reagan
North Sea
William Safire
Shineo
C.U.B.S
Citizens United For Baseball
Gus
Bryan
Red Sox
the Gazette
Carl Kane
NBC
Eppie
Gammage
California
L.A
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