America’s energy hand in the Mideast and Mexico
The essay argues the United States has unseen advantages in oil diplomacy with Saudi Arabia Iran and Mexico. It urges leveraging Saudi influence on the PLO while securing reliable Arabian crude and reshaping Iran policy. It also recommends building up Mexico’s oil industry to create long term, mutually beneficial energy ties.
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Jimmy Carter
United States
U.S
José Lopez Portillo
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Near East
North Africa
Palestine Liberation Organization
South Yemen
Libya
Afghanistan
Khalid
Israel
Menachem Begin
Mideast
Uncle Sam
Senate
Washington
Pay Gap Shines Between Women’s League and NBA Salaries
The piece compares the new Women’s Basketball League with the NBA. It notes average WBL pay around 10 000 per season versus NBA pay about 15 times higher, and contrasts schedules star college picks and fan demand. It cites Iowa Cornets versus New York Knicks, highlighting salary-driven motivation and league survival concerns.
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National Basketball Association
Iowa Cornets
NBA
New York Knicks
Cornets
Cedar Rapids
Knicks
Daily tax burden feels heavy amid rising costs and politics
A reader converts yearly taxes into daily costs, noting real estate and Social Security taxes rise, while government budget cuts mirror in personal budgets. The piece rails at elected officials, questions fiscal waste, and voices a vow to oppose incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John Culver
How much tint is a fiver worth today
A New York Times piece notes inflation alters money perception. The author shifts fivers from wallet to pocket, treating dollars as less valuable while costs rise for meals, rents, and parking, until even a $5 bill feels ordinary.
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New York
Mercy Hospital staff praised for caring for mother
A Cedar Rapids family thanks Mercy Hospital and Perrine Cancer Care Center staff for 24 seven compassionate treatment during their mother's illness, urging others to rely on their professional team if cancer strikes a friend or loved one.
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Mercy Hospital
Perrine Cancer Care Center
Cedar Rapids
Powers Signers Endorse Editor in Chief Choice
The letter notes Joseph A. Powers and Joseph J. Powers of 226 31st St. NE along with four other signers backing the editor in chief as the person in charge.
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Joseph A. and
Joseph J. Powers
St. NE
Farmers respond to letter on farming perks
A livestock producer counters a Feb 6 letter, noting property taxes on tractors, land rent, and winter duties. He describes daily chores from feeding to water thawing and bedding for six to seven hours amid cold winds, urging critics to try farming themselves. He also mentions Senator John Culver criticizing dissent.
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J. F. Hladky
Art Heusinkveld
Editorial
J. F. Hladky, Jr
John Donnelly
John Robertson
America
Iran
Soviet Union
Capitol Hill
WBL
Boston Celtics
Canada
Iowa
Pat McPartland
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE
Marc Antony
Cleopatra
Optimist International
Michael Blouin
Dick Clark
Newsweek
New York Times Service
the Gazette
Water
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