MX dense pack gamble sparks Senate debate and $26 billion stake
The editorial argues that dense-pack MX missile proposals raise massive uncertainties about effectiveness and survivability. It notes potential fratricide shielding, silo hardening claims, and timing risks, with a projected $26 billion cost possibly rising to $40 billion over a decade and warns voters against such high-stakes bets.
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Elite shoppers adapt as recession hits McLean groceries
The piece notes affluent residents dining at home amid hard times and frequenting Giant Food in McLean Virginia. It highlights bargain foods and inflated prices such as a turkey dish stuffed with ham for 150 dollars, cranberry-mango chutney at five dollars a quart, caviar at 329 a pound, marinated prime steak at 10.89 a pound and stuffed potatoes at 1.50 each. The tone suggests recession reaches even the wealthy.
Weak Cabinet hints no run in 1984
Washington observers argue Reagan does not replace Cabinet members during the mid term, delaying changes to 1984. Some insiders say a broader, smarter team could signal a campaign, while others see the inaction as a deliberate stand against abrupt shifts.
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Letters Attack on MX Missile and Military Spending
A reader denounces the MX missile program as a reckless buildup risking wider arms races. They urge redirecting billions to reduce the deficit and question its effectiveness while warning about a potential surprise attack if missiles are misused.
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Cat shot with BB gun leaves owner seeking answers
A year-old cat named Babe was shot with a BB gun in a neighbor alley on November 24. The cat received a leg and shoulder cast and antibiotics. owners urge parents to check if local children were responsible and to contact them.
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Cedar Rapids arts scene showcases music theater and art
Readers are invited to enjoy the Cedar Rapids Symphony concert, the Funny Girl production by Cedar Rapids Community Theatre with St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary, and the American Landscape Tradition exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art through January 9. Plan visits as winter ends for further cultural events.
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Public thanks for Garden Theater and Gazette support for foreign film
A local reader commends the Garden Theater Marion and The Gazette for presenting the acclaimed film The Map of the Nineteen Year Old on Tuesday November 23. The writer credits Garden manager Eric Johnson and author Kenji Nakagami for making the screening possible and notes strong attendance, urging continued support for the Spring Film Series.
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Social Security funding critique and calls for basic reform
Reader questions whether politicians expanded Social Security beyond its original purpose and overburdened it. They argue benefits have been drawn by some who never paid in and urge returning to the plan’s original, financially sound intent with minimal reforms.
Neighborhood Petition Mislabels Local Arcades and Massage Parlor
A resident criticizes a neighborhood petition for omitting a nearby arcade from a list of “bad” establishments. The speaker argues the arcade attracts disreputable youths, claims drug use and theft, and accuses local merchants of bias while urging inclusion in the city’s concerns.
New IBP Plant Promises 600 Jobs for Stanwood
Dismayed observer notes the factory will bring employment to Stanwood while acknowledging potential closures at Bath Wilsons and other area plants. The critic argues the 600 new jobs may cost many existing positions, calling the move progress with hidden casualties.
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