Russian writers face exile and punishment for dissent
The Gazette reviews Georgi Vladimov and Roy Medvedev, Soviet critics silenced or expelled for anti regime writing. Vladimov quits the Writers' Union, faces confiscation and possible emigration. Medvedev warns against hostile history and risks jail. The piece contrasts Soviet censorship with American free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgi N. Vladimov
Roy A. Medvedev
Soviet Union
Moscow
Vladimov
Writers’ Union
Medvedev
KGB
Itemizable reforms split into separate ballot items
Statehouse sources report a push for a constitutional amendment package with three changes: two four year term limits for governors, team elections for governor and lieutenant governor, and appointive secretaries of state and agriculture. The proposal argues for voting each idea separately rather than as one measure.
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Statehouse
Iowa
Secretary of State
Secretary of Agriculture
Third week shaping Democratic race in 1984 primaries Iowa to South test
The piece argues that the March 13 to 17 third-primary week will test fundraising and organization for Mondale and Glenn, with Southern states delivering crucial results. It notes early money advantages, the impact of statewide shows, and the potential for a quick nomination clinch if a frontrunner dominates Iowa and New Hampshire or if second-tier candidates surge in the south.
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Washington
Walter Mondale
Iowa
New Hampshire
Vermont
Florida
Massachusetts
Mondale
John Glenn
West
Reagan
Glenn
Reubin Askew
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
South
Alabama
Georgia
Alaska
Hawaii
Maine
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Delaware
Mississippi
Cedar County
Iowa park user fee pitched to fund state parks
The Iowa Conservation Commission seeks a state park user fee to fund repairs and renovations. It argues current funding, about two dollars per resident plus one million dollars from campers and concessions, is insufficient for safety and upkeep. Non residents would contribute. advocates say parks become safer and more pleasant.
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Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids residents with diverse backgrounds. The text notes an organizer, the Indian Creek Nature Center director, who has lived in Idaho, Alaska, and Kansas, emphasizing open topics and personal views.
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Rich Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Nature Center
Idaho
Alaska
Kansas
Public Service Trip Costs Prompt Call for Disclosure
Readers attack Iowa Public Service for spending $31,000 per trip on meetings for officials, urging the state commission to require full disclosure of such travel. The letter also covers nutrition resources, pension concerns for presidents, and Cedar County jail funding with local criticism of spending on upgrades versus aid for the unemployed.
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Iowa
IPS
Phoenix
Commission
Cedar Rapids
American Dietetic Association
Linn County Extension Service
Dairy Council, Inc
Ronald Deutsch
Stephen Barret
Reagan speech cited pension spending in budget debate
In his January address, President Reagan praised cutting government expenses but drew attention to the large pension outlays. The Gazette outlines letter guidelines including a 400 word limit, need for real name and address, and authentication by phone, urging submissions on issues over personalities.
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Reagan
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Quad City
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Janet Merfeld
R.D
Linda Fitz
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