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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1990
Page
6
The piece urges readers to keep Christmas well through goodwill and small acts. It cites Scrooge’s awakening as a parable, urging everyone to help every family and child with food and gifts, not lavish feasts. It emphasizes starting today and tomorrow to spread happiness and good works.
The piece argues against a proposed 50 cent per gallon gas tax as part of a national energy policy. It cites Sen. Grassley opposing DOE plans and warns rural states would bear the burden, urging focus on alternative fuels and efficiency rather than higher taxes. It critiques President Bush's oil import tax idea and fears unused revenue.
A guest column argues against a surtax to pay for Operation Desert Shield. It notes US costs about 3 billion monthly while allies earn windfall profits, urges allies to increase contributions, and calls for public pressure to ensure pledges are collected and that burdens are shared.
Antero Pietila analyzes the power struggle inside the Soviet Union between Westernizing reformists led by Gorbachev ally Eduard Shevardnadze and staunch isolationists. The piece traces perestroika debates, the rise of anti Western sentiment, and potential paths for the USSR amid ethnic tensions and economic strain.
Howard Kleinberg argues that public discussion of war plans in the Persian Gulf risks tipping off Iraq and undermining secrecy. He criticizes generals and senators who reveal timelines and targets, urging restraint and a "no comment" stance to protect troops.
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