Iran oil boycott critique by Gazette editors
The Gazette Editorial questions a potential Iran oil import boycott as a tactic. It notes the U S Navy protection of Iraqi shipping aided Iran, keeping Kharg Island oil terminals idle and Iranian production high, while suggesting the administration’s mixed actions undermine free trade aims.
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Reagan
Iran
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Gulf
U.S. Navy
Kharg Island
John Lichtblau
Petroleum Industry Research Foundation
Franklin’s dark side unveiled in new 1700s writings probe
Researchers analyzing 18th century prints assign a hidden cynicism to Ben Franklin, portraying him as an angry, wary figure with self love and obstinacy themes. The study notes no scandals, but reinterprets his cheerful maxims as possibly masking bitterness while preserving overall respect.
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U.S
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Ben
Eleanor
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Thomas Jefferson
Old Ben
Skeletons rattling in Bork's closet in Watergate role
The nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court faces scrutiny of his Watergate actions. The piece recounts his firing of Archibald Cox, the subsequent special prosecutor situation, and Bork’s views on presidential power and independence of prosecutors. It highlights conflicting accounts and argues his stance on executive authority is relevant to his judicial suitability.
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Robert Bork
Supreme Court
Judge Bork
Senate
Bork
Archibald Cox
Watergate
Nixon
Cox
White House
Spec
U.S. Court of Appeals
Henry S. Ruth Jr
Cport
Office of Watergate Special Prosecution Force
Justice Department
Ruth
Henry Petersen
Gerhard A. Gesell
Letters to the Gazette Defend Jimmy Swaggart Faith
A reader praises Jimmy Swaggart and his ministry arguing his TV evangelism reaches millions, funds aid through Child Care International, and builds churches. The writer defends Swaggart against critics, stresses effective use of resources, and urges unity in the gospel. Herb Kane, 3718 Kencrest Dr NE.
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Rea Tne
Jimmy Swaggart
Swaggart
Jesus
America
ChildCare International
Sullivan Architectural Symposium Promotes Cedar Rapids Tour
Readers learn about the Louis Sullivan Architectural Symposium with a Cedar Rapids focus. Reservations for August 29 and 30 events are urged at 1635 25th St Marion IA 52302, or on site with registration. The program highlights St Pauls Church and Peoples Savings Bank among six Sullivan buildings and includes a two day tour. The fee is 35 dollars and events begin at 2am.
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Louis Sullivan Architectural Symposium
25Th St
Marion
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Peoples Savings Bank
Frank Lloyd Wright
Midwest
Sullivan
St. Paul’s Methodist Church and Peoples Savings Bank
Poweshiek County National Bank of
Grinnell
John van Allen Department Store
Clinton
Eastern Iowans Invited to Express Themselves on Topics
Readers across Eastern Iowa are urged to share their thoughts on any topic. The ongoing community input campaign invites broad participation and values local voices in shaping future coverage.
DeVere Hirt Retires as VA Hospital Clerk Typist
DeVere Hirt retired in 1973 from the VA Hospital as a clerk typist. He previously worked as a reinsurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
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Geralome
IRS
Is televangelism a racket in modern media society
A critical essay argues that television evangelists exploit faith for wealth and power. It cites Oral Roberts Jim Bakker Pat Robertson and others, condemning faith healing as fraudulent and noting vast tax free fundraising and luxury living while believers are urged to donations. It compares televangelist influence to corporate takeovers and questions moral accountability.
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Bakker
PTL
Greenmail
Pat Robertson
United States
Peter Popoff
MLV
Grant
Oral Roberts
Ernest Angley
Free Inquiry Magazine
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Kencrest Dr
Sullivan’s Architecture
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1635 25Th St., Marion
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