ATBM Research Sputters Ahead of Summit Arms Accord
The Pentagon spent over 70 million last year on anti tactical ballistic missiles still in trials. The missiles aimed at destroying Soviet short and medium range weapons in Western Europe may become obsolete before tests end. Reagan and Gorbachev are set to sign an INF treaty to dismantle these missiles in Europe.
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Pentagon
Europe
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Washington
U.S
United States
Israel
Gorbachev
Pentagon should cancel ATBM research after INF treaty
The piece argues that once the INF treaty is signed the U S should halt anti tactical ballistic missile R D to save money. It notes Congress boosted funding to accelerate research under SDI and cites Israeli interest as a motivating factor but concludes U S gains are unclear and urges cancellation of ATBM contracts.
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U.S
Pentagon
In Iowa Campaign Feud Rabbits and Bugs Stir Debates
A Dartmouth speech by Neil Bush likened Pat Robertson followers to cockroaches sparking GOP tension in Iowa. Robertson’s followers denounced the remark as gutter politics while Bush aides tried to spin the quip as a misworded bee metaphor. Political cartoons and pest nicknames are floated as safer alternatives, but controversy lingers over civility in 1988 campaigns.
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George Bush
Neil
Dartmouth College
Pat Robertson
Robertson
Iowa
Richard Hardy
Des Moines
Republican Party
Gorbachev Plays 13th Man in US Presidential Race
The piece argues Gorbachev could shape the 1988 campaign by public diplomacy and arms talks. It notes his TV exposure, INF pact leverage, and efforts to appear modern and reasonable. It warns against overestimating him while acknowledging his world-stage impact.
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Washington
Mikhail Gorbachev
NBC News
Tom Brokaw
White House
Gorbachev
Kremlin
Readers defend Gen Colin against Harkin critique
A letter rebukes Senator Harkin for questioning a black general officer’s suitability as national security adviser, praising Gen Colin’s unblemished record and decades of service. The writer questions Harkin’s ethics and argues that a civilian with no military experience cannot match the capabilities of an experienced flag officer.
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Congress of the
United States
Sen. Harkin
U.S
Colin
Sen
Harkin
Gen
Senate
U.S. Senate
Iowa
Iran
United Way telethon gains media support and funds
United Way thanks KCRG television and WMT radio for extensive Small Business Telethon coverage on Nov 17 raising momentum toward a 3 550 000 goal. By Nov 24 the tally shows 785 000 still needed with 30 agency directors and media staff acknowledged.
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Kcrg Television
WMT Radio
United Way
Tom Moore
Dave Franzman
Kcrg-Tv
Don Wilson
Dennis Green
WMT
United Way Agency
Save Our Children From A Moral Shift In Government
A reader laments a perceived decline in morals tied to abortion rights and education reforms. They criticize department policies mandating humanism instruction, claim parents face jail or child removal for opposing teaching, and call for laws to protect children by opposing what they view as an adult agenda.
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Department of Education
Heaven
Coats for Kids thanks supporters of 1987 drive
Susan Glaza of KHAK thanks volunteers and sponsors for the 1987 Coats for Kids drive. About 1,500 coats were collected and distributed to Linn and Johnson county children and some adults, with donations from Big B Cleaners and others and space donated by the Coralville American Legion.
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KHAK
Linn
Johnson
Big B Cleaners
City New Process Cleaners
Continental Cleaners
Dry Cleaners Plus
Duchess Cleaners
Dave Ballstaedt Ford
Mount Vernon
K Mart
Cedar Rapids
Robert Armstrong
Irene Konecny
Coralville American Legion
Tips on Remembering Rules for Compare and Persuade
A compact guide explains when to use compare with or to and how to distinguish convince from persuade. It cites Iowa education stats and notes that compare with is used for like items while compare to suits unlike items. Convince gains certainty. persuade prompts action.
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Carl Kane
Care At Home salutes home health team during National Week
During National Home Care Week from November 29 to December 5 Care At Home honors its staff of registered nurses licensed practical nurses nurse aides homemakers and live-in companions for delivering high quality home nursing care. The administrator director of nursing and nursing supervisor acknowledge families trusting the service at 1956 First Ave NE.
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Debbie McClinnon
Helen Kueter
Kathy Phelan
Care At Home Inc
First Ave. NE
Bluebird Boxes Adorn Interstate Signs In Iowa
A reader reports bluebird boxes added to rear uprights of large interstate signs along a 20 mile stretch on I 35 from Missouri into Iowa in November. The writer praises the effort as a constructive use benefiting motorists and wildlife and urges continued coexistence.
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Iowa
Ken Sullivan
U.S
Missouri
DOT
State Conservation Commission
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Joe Hladky II
John Donnelly
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Art Heusinkveld
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Richard Bond
Harper & Row
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Asia
Africa
Margaret Thatcher
Anatoly Dobrynin
Raisa
Bush
David
Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
the Gazette
United Way Helpers
Chris Langer Larsen
John L. Wasta
Save
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Second St. SE
Rene Cappon
Interstate
Bluebirds
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