Iacocca Fire Sparks Debate on Policy and Politics
The piece argues the Iacocca firing from the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island panel was driven by power and funding interests, not a phony conflict issue. It notes Iacocca could be a 1988 Democratic presidential candidate but unlikely to win due to his anti politician image. It also criticizes Iowa belt law debates and defends mandatory seat belts as government duty to protect the public.
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Washington
Lee Iacocca
Ellis Island
Iacocca
Statue of Liberty
White House
Foundation
Commission
Ferdinand Marcos
Margaret Heckler
George Bush
Bush
Iowa
Mail problem prompts use of Millard Fillmore alias
In Dallas a mail handling issue leads Rider Scott to use the former president's name as an alias on market research cards that accompany warranty registrations and credit applications. He discards mail addressed to the deceased president, filtering junk mail from the pile.
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Millard Fillmore
Dallas
Rider Scott
Choices role sparks abortion debate highlights
Melissa Gilbert discusses abortion rights in the Choices TV movie context. She asserts the woman's choice. The piece notes ongoing debates on state governance and other political topics across Iowa sections.
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Melissa Gilbert
ABC
Show Business Beat
Food processors ignore salt-cut calls drawing FDA pressure
Consumer groups demand federal action as industry resists lowering salt in foods. Editorial notes tension between government guidance and personal choice, arguing for stronger oversight.
Prince Charles visits Texas for Sesquicentennial events
The Prince of Wales arrives for a five day Dallas Texas tour to mark the states 150th birthday with a Texas sized cake cutting ceremony and banquets. He will visit Dallas Houston and Austin meeting Gov. Mark White and touring Electra Communications Cable and Wireless Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad and EDS. He plans to attend a Churchill award ceremony and see the San Jacinto Monument.
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Dallas
Texas
Britain
Prince Charles
Lone Star
Linda Kelly
H. Ross Perot
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Sam Garner
Texas Sesquicentennial Commission
Charles
British Caledonian
Houston
Kelly
Austin
Palm Springs
Calif
San Antonio
Mark White
Electra Communications Corp
Cable and Wireless
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
Electronic Data Systems
Perot
Infomart
Crystal Palace
London
San Jacinto Monument
Mexico
Face of Pillowcase Rapist seen after 44 attacks
Miami police reveal a victim has seen the face of the South Florida attacker known as the Pillowcase Rapist after 44 known assaults in five years. Detectives describe the suspect as a white man in mid 20s to 30s with a broad face and thick brown hair.
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Miami
South Florida
Metro-Dade County
David Simmons
World Marriage Week honors long marriages in Massachusetts
In Boston at the Statehouse 47 couples married over 50 years were recognized, including two 71 year pairs. Gov Dukakis and Kitty Dukakis presented certificates, with remarks on love faith and partner compromise noted by attendees.
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Clifford Weagle
Beatrice
Weagle
Ipswich
Mass
Weagles
Boston
Statehouse
Michael S. Dukakis
Kitty
William Sinnott
Anna
Sinnott
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