Bibles for U S S R signal mixed glasnost signs
The piece notes a record shipment of 100000 Bibles to the Soviet Union next year 98000 in Russian 2000 in Ukrainian amid talk of glasnost. It argues Soviet leaders may view religion cautiously while maintaining state control and warns against overoptimism about religious tolerance.
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Soviet Union
United Bible Societies
Council of Religious Affairs
Russia
Christian Science Monitor
Hungary
Gorbachev
America
Iowa
Trade deficit shock shocks market and politics
The October trade deficit rises to 17.6 billion, prompting disappointment from Commerce Secretary Verity. Officials warn the figure undercuts the dollar devaluation approach, market losses follow, and lawmakers push for new trade bills amid forecasts of heavier deficits next year.
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Commerce
C. William Verity
Reagan Administration
Dow
U.S
Jim Wright
Cedar Rapids recreation bond debated over center size
In a letter to the Gazette a longtime Cedar Rapids Recreation Commissioner backs a bond issue to fund a new recreation center while noting a cheaper five to seven year plan using Jackson School and Ambroz. The letter argues the center serves the public and rejects claims of unfair private sector competition. A no vote is framed as prudent restraint.
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Cedar Rapids
Commission
Cedar Rapidians
Recreation Commission
Jackson School
Ambroz
Rec Center
Jackson
The
Rinas
YMCA
United Way
Cedar Rapids Recreation Center proposal faces scrutiny
Voters are urged to examine the recreation center plan before approving a 7.75 million bond. Critics question costs, facility scope, and subsidy comparisons with the YMCA, calling the guide vague and underscoring a need for a thorough study.
Holidays Brighten Streets With Community Decorations
Residents express appreciation for neighbors who decorate homes and yards for the season, noting how festive displays boost spirit for passers-by and contribute to a shared sense of holiday cheer.
Gorbachev Reagan Treaty Sparks Hope and Cautious Heads Up
A reader essay questions if Soviet changes are real after Gorbachev and Reagan sign a treaty amid fanfare. It warns against appeasement, cites history from Lincoln to Stalin, laments human rights abuses, and urges vigilance while hoping for lasting world peace. It notes Cuba, Nicaragua, Grenada, and ongoing ideological clash with the US.
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Santayana
Mao
Cuba
Carter
Panama
Reagan
Nicaragua
South
Central America
America
Grenada
Recreation Center Bond Vote Ups Cedar Rapids
Former recreation director defends two year study for a centrally located Ambroz Center. He notes operating costs assume inflation unded. The center will replace Buchanan school and meet 21st century needs with accessible facilities and federal requirements. Vote yes tomorrow.
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Cedar Rapids
Recreation Commission
Commission
Buchanan School
Art Museum
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans Express Personal Views
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowa residents invite free expression on broad topics. Readers share individual perspectives reflecting local life, opinions, and community interest in a concise, open forum.
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Joe Hladky II
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
U.S.S.R
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Teflon
the Gazette
Recreation Center
Jim Martin
Ambroz Arts Advisory Board
Honeyhill
Kirkwood
Don Kimball
Washington
Lincoln
Soviet
Stalin
Soviet Russia
United States
Karl Marx
Amerika
OSHA
Ambroz Center
Nikita S, Khrushchey
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