New Deal with China Reshapes U S Asia Policy
The shift to recognize the People's Republic of China changes U S relations, expands diplomatic and cultural exchanges, and boosts trade including Iowa's farmers and industries. It preserves Taiwan's defense by arming and acknowledges Beijing's restraint. The move follows treaty terms with one year notice and faces harsh criticism from hardliners, while offering broader rewards.
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United States
People’s Republic of China
China
U.S
Iowa
Taiwan
U.S. stance on Iran shifts as crisis grows
The article notes President Carter’s evolving position amid Iran's civil strife and shifting loyalties within the shah’s army. It weighs risks of backing the shah, avoiding Soviet overreach, and potential steps toward Sanjaby leading a new government with elections soon after.
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Iran
Carter plays China card and faces multiple foes
James Reston assesses President Carter's decision to recognize China, warning it will intensify opposition at home among liberals unions and big business, while abroad harming U S relations with Israel, Egypt and European allies as he grapples with Middle East policy and intelligence concerns.
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Sadat
Egypt
Carter
Funerals and weddings share each other's script, Hakill
Architect William Hukill laments the striking similarities between funerals and weddings from shock announcements to ritual sequences. He critiques the custom of the aisle for brides and reflects on his fear of giving away his daughter, while noting shared elements like grieving, banquets, and ceremonial forms.
Fragmented excerpt on faith and social views
A fragment discusses religious liberty for school programs, contrasts atheists with believers, and reflects on divine power and miracles. It includes personal anecdotes about prayer, illness, providence, and moral warnings citing biblical verses. The text mixes opinion with spiritual anecdotes and ends abruptly.
Our Nation Built Under God and Moral Warning
The text argues America was founded under God and that Congress cannot restrict religion yet condemns the Supreme Court for barring prayer and Bible reading. It cites biblical sins, warns of rising wickedness, and calls for moral improvement to avoid divine judgment.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Horses Escape On Highway 151 After Fence Down
A resident recalls four horses loose on Highway 151 at 2 a.m. caused by a downed fence, nearly causing an accident. Neighbors Jim Taylor and Bob Hanna helped corral them. no injuries or damage occurred. The author blames a snowmobiler for removing the fence to pursue his hobby.
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Jim Taylor
Bob Hanna
Mark Russell on artistic freedom and censorship in music
Mark Russell critiques Russian musicians fleeing limits on art and compares it to democracy's rights. He jokes about listening to tapes in Moscow and desires total creative license, even to destroy a Debby Boone record.
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Moscow
Mick Jagger
Debby Boone
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