Space arms race exposed in wake of nuclear satellite missteps
The New York Times analyzes how concealment around nuclear satellites and space weapons heightens global risk. It notes 325 Soviet satellites in five years versus 48 by the United States and a 10-year program with 33 hunter killer craft. Public briefing lags while Pentagon budgets rise and UN rhetoric persists.
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U.S
America
Pentagon
White House
Victor Atgoff
National Security Council
New York Times
Costly plan to deepen Iowa pool prompts $80 000 to $100 000 estimate
The University of Iowa faces a costly dive depth upgrade from 9 feet 8 inches to 13 or 14 feet. An informal estimate cited $80 000 to $100 000 for wall removal, reinforced deep-end walls, and filtration upgrades. Divers practice in Grinnell while a decision on intercollegiate diving hangs, and a new pool is not in current athletic plans.
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University of Iowa
Athletic Department
Iowa
Grinnell
Iowa U
Meddling in Africa taken too meekly by Carter
Syndicated column argues Moscow and Havana have mounted a massive arms and troop airlift to Ethiopia to back a communist regime and crush opposition. It criticizes the Carter administration for inaction, notes Soviet Cuban leverage in Somalia and Eritrea, and warns of broader African spillovers.
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Africa
Soviet Union
Ethiopia
Carter
Boris N. Ponomarev
Communist Party
White House
Andrei Gromyko
Ponomarev
Horn of Africa
Washington
Moscow
Muhammad Siad Barre
Somalia
Kremlin
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Red Sea
Eritrea
Ogaden
Letters claim religion threats to civilization and race
The letter argues religion is the greatest threat to civilization and human survival. It states moral codes arise from ancient revelations rather than modern judgment and notes difficulties separating myth from history in sacred texts while defending freedom of belief and criticizing enforcement of biblical literalism.
Overpopulation and religious influence on birth control policy
The text argues that religious laws promoting overpopulation threaten human survival. It asserts rights to religious beliefs while condemning efforts to impose those beliefs on the public. It cites the Right-to-Life movement as denying religious freedom to women seeking abortions.
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United States
Letter on assault label sparks club dispute
A Gazette letter argues the January parking lot altercation was a fight not an assault. It defends the Fraternal Order of Eagles trustees, notes witnesses are absent, and criticizes negative characterizations of club members and local businesses.
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Gatewood
Order of Eagles
16Th Avenue
Political faith and voter apathy in post Watergate era
A citizen laments low turnout across local state and federal elections. The author argues politicians come from the same broad population and urges informed voting, civic responsibility, and active participation in the political process to counter minority rule and entrenched apathy. The piece cautions against blaming politicians and notes unpredictable tomorrow.
Word Usage: persuade versus convince and respectively explained
A New York Times Syndicate piece argues that persuade is the correct verb to require an infinitive, while convince should not be followed by an infinitive. It discusses respectively, giving examples and noting simplification when matching terms.
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Bowery Savings Bank
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Commodore Hotel
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