A family affair in Berezhkov case prompts policy questions
The 16-year-old son of a Soviet diplomat asks to stay in the United States rather than return home. The editor argues he should receive the same aid as a U.S. teen if he defies his parents, while noting complexities, prior related cases, and potential diplomatic consequences.
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U.S
Valentin Berezhkov
New York Times
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FBI
U.S.S.R
Walter Polovchak
Soviet Union
Chicago
Washington
Polovchak
American Civil Liberties Union
Young Berezhkov
Iowa teacher training tops 28 institutions in five years
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction rates 28 teacher training schools. William Penn College leads with a 1.89 while Upper Iowa trails at 3.16. University of Iowa 2.10 and Iowa State 2.20 rank in the middle. The DPI notes strengths and areas for improvement, including broad education subjects.
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Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Upper Iowa
Fayette
University of Iowa
Iowa State
Northern Iowa
Drake
DPI
Dave Schreuz
Presidential Commission
Clark as Reagan's loyal national security aide undercutting State
William Clark, Reagan's trusted yet controversial assistant for national security affairs, is accused of prioritizing the president's interests over national security. The piece argues Clark's loyalty, not expertise, drives policy, shielding the president while sidelining the secretary of state and Congress.
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William Clark
White House
Henry Kissinger
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Reagan
National Security Affairs
Defense
Central Intelligence Agency
Clark
Ronald Reagan
Republic
Shultz
State Department
al Haig
Congress
NATO Alliance
Central America
Secretary
Sacramento
Confusing Menu Descriptions Spark Reviewers Debate
A restaurant reviewer frets over menu wording mixing raw and cooked items and awkward phrases. He notes repeated words like beurre butter and pondered overly large portions and odd brunch listings including eggs Benedict atop poached eggs.
Pentagon battles defense fraud with firings and lawsuits
Defense Secretary Weinberger vows to fire employees who fail to stop waste and sue contractors who overcharge. A Justice Department unit targets fraud among Defense suppliers. About 100 firms and individuals were blacklisted this year, nearly twice 1982’s total, as the fight against defense procurement corruption intensifies amid looming parts shortages and reduced military capability.
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Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
Justice Department
Defense Department
Weinberger
Dungeons and Dragons Death Suit Drawn by Boys Family
The Gazette editorial criticizes a couple’s lawsuit against a school principal alleging Dungeons and Dragons caused their son’s death by his own action. It argues media sensationalism misrepresents the game and notes the play fosters imagination and learning across history, science, and culture.
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Europe
Greece
Egypt
Parents urged to curb children handling matches after fires
A Gazette note warns that children eagerly explore fire with matches and urges parental emphasis on danger. It cites real burn cases and raises concerns about matches being freely available at stores, suggesting adults request them and stores restrict access.
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Gazette
Gazette Letter Guidelines for Readers
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