Quayle criticizes Carter over Central America remarks
The editorial notes Dan Quayle blamed Carter for misinforming him on Central America policy during a Venezuela trip. It clarifies Carter met with Daniel Ortega and Perez, and that U S policy favored human rights linked aid, urging steadier ground for Quayle’s future leadership.
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Venezuela
United States
Dan Quayle
Quayle
Jimmy Carter
Central America
Carter
Daniel Ortega
el Salvador
Carlos Andres Perez
Ortega
Bush
Zenith seeks Commerce scrutiny over foreign TV imports
Zenith Electronics asks the Commerce Department to monitor imports of complete and incomplete color TVs and components from Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and the Philippines amid a history of foreign dumping. The move aims to protect U.S. TV manufacturing and HDTV development prospects as domestic profits erode.
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U.S
Zenith Electronics Corp
Commerce Department
Steamboat Bill Petersen Dies at 88 In Iowa City
William J Petersen known as Steamboat Bill dies aged 88 after a storied career as Iowa historian. He led the State Historical Society from 1947 to 1973, championed the library building in Iowa City, and taught Iowa history at the University of Iowa. His wife Bessie survives. He is buried in Dubuque overlooking the Mississippi River.
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William J
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Steamboat Bill
Midwest
The
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Historical Society
Iowa City
Iowa
the Palimpsest
University of Iowa
Bessie
University
Dubuque
Mark Twain
Colored lights and sectarian questions on public Christmas
The University of Iowa president did not light the Christmas tree citing community sensitivity. The author argues against overzealous secularism, noting Christmas has religious and secular facets, and celebrates winter solstice as a universal rite beyond Christianity.
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Iowa City
Tyr
Woden
Thor
Frigga
Saturn
Church Street
Self defense ruling cited in Evan Paul case sparks letter debate
A letter criticizes a reader for misdirected outrage at self defense in the Evan Paul case and urges voters to support a school levy. It argues the court correctly followed Iowa law and that taxes are needed to protect current programs, not add personnel or new buildings.
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Evan Paul
Iowa
Wright plan to dodge pay raise vote angers readers
The piece condemns Jim Wright for proposing an anonymous survey to decide on a 50 percent pay raise for Congress, arguing it avoids accountability and public scrutiny. It praises Rep. Tom Tauke and Sen. Charles Grassley for pushing roll-call votes and election-timed pay changes, urging responsible leadership.
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House
Jim Wright
Wright
Tauke
Iowa
Kaul praised for stirring readers to think
Edrey W. Mossman of 129 19th St NE defends Don Ald Kaul as a mudslinger who provokes thought. He notes readers continue to read Kaul’s column and says Kaul should be commended. Mossman says he will miss Kaul.
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Donald Kaul
Edrey W. Mossman
19Th St. NE
God as the true shield in a violence scarred nation
A letter argues that increasing police and guns cannot secure society while praising God as ultimate protection. It laments child gun violence and robberies, urges prayer, Bible study, and respect for God in homes and schools, warning against turning away from divine security.
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America
God
Europeans oppose hormone filled meat for consumer health
A reader commends articles on meat hormones and supports Europe’s stance against hormones in meat. The letter argues that US agriculture is swayed by big companies and urges healthier, additive free foods to reduce health costs.
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USA
Dark theory on AIDS as virus creation and population pruning
Ed Polk of Mechanicsville questions whether the AIDS virus is man made and part of a Reagan era program to prune population, labeling it a dark conspiracy theory about government malice and uncontrolled spread.
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Ed Polk
Mechanicsville
Missing portion of Serenity prayer note in Pickering letter
A correction notes that Toni Pickering's February 6 letter should include the line that the serenity prayer can remind significant others in a child's life that parental addiction can mean chaos to that child. The omitted text altered the intended message.
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Toni Pickering
Theatre Cedar Rapids Noises Off reviewed
The critic Bonnie Gordon offers a muted take on Theatre Cedar Rapids Noises Off. She notes the production as interesting but gives scant detail on performances, direction, or accents, raising questions about the reviewer’s depth and engagement.
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Bonnie Gordon
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Ms. Gordon
Theatre Cedar
Austerity plan at Abbe Center criticized by resident
C.H. Butch Hutter of 1860 County Home Rd Marion denounces austerity measures at the Abbe Center for Community Care. He argues meals are stingy and privatization shifts costs to residents, urging the center to revert to county control.
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Abbe Center For Community Care
Linn
Abbe Center
C.H
Butch” Hutter
County Home Rd
Marion
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