U.S. steps up U.N. activity and funding actions
The letter discusses U S policies toward the United Nations including funding reforms for peacekeeping and assessments, plans to shift contributions to the Department of Defense, and efforts to ratify key treaties. It notes U S ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and urges ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Bosnia
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Security Council
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America
Department of Defense
State Department
U.N. Children’s Fund
U.N. Development Program
U.N. Environment Program
Ways to beat gray day blues from a woman's view
The Gazette recommends bright clothing and self care to lift mood on dreary days. Try activities like calling a friend, writing letters or memoirs, baking, cooking from scratch, reading light cartoons, and enjoying wholesome meals outdoors.
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Gazette
Hawaii
Call to reverse military ban on homosexuals tops political debate
The piece argues Gov. Clinton would overturn the ban on gays in the U S military in exchange for Gay PAC support and nearly three million dollars. It questions military impact and cites an Associated Press report about a man’s risky sexual behavior and AIDS awareness.
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Clinton
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Seattle
Gazette
ERA questions and the hidden agenda behind ERA debate
Ruark questions the media's ERA coverage after defeat arguing the campaign emphasized abortion and homosexuality while ignoring legal aspects like job equality, potential business impact, lawsuits, and the Trial Lawyers Association. He urges a fuller public debate on costs and benefits.
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Iowa
Hillary Clinton Praised As Better Half In Public Life
A reader commends Hillary Clinton in a nontraditional First Lady role praising her influence. The writer notes decades of marriage and says America and the world need Hillary in any acceptable title to better serve the nation.
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Hillary Clinton
America
Voters urged to reject Dec 8 school bond referendum
A reader urges Iowa City residents to vote no on the December 8 school bond referendum. The letter claims the school enrichment tax failed to eliminate book fees and accuses officials of large raises and misusing funds.
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Iowa City
Thanksgiving reading night with South Tama students
Bill Bell invites a group of South Tama High School students to his home after Thanksgiving for a dinner and shared reading session of Stephen King books.
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South Tama High School
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