Thatcher’s hard line on terrorism shapes policy debate
The piece lauds Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for decisive anti terrorism actions from the 1980 embassy siege to the Northern Ireland hunger strikes. It argues that her stance against negotiating with terrorists lessons Washington should apply to Tehran and the Iran hostage crisis, criticizing media coverage of hostage footage and urging a firm, non negotiable approach.
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Margaret Thatcher
10 Downing Street
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Tehran
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Iran
Iowa Commerce Commission Opposes Utility Power Limiters Now
The Iowa Commerce Commission rejected a $30 service limiter adapter for a delinquent meter citing rules for unlimited power except during shutoffs. The piece warns limiters could target low income and elderly users, notes rising delinquency, and calls for safeguards, guidelines, and clear funding.
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Europe
The
Commerce Commission
Parochial Demands Threaten Integrity of 1980 Census
A federal decennial census faces legal challenges driven by ethnic groups and local politicians seeking adjustments to the 1980 count. Critics warn that attempts to revise the numbers could distort totals, create conflicting official figures, and erode long term public confidence in the Census Bureau's impartiality.
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Miami
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Baltimore
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Newark
Census Bureau
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
Letters to the Gazette on pensions and editorial values
A reader denounces Parade Magazine pension figures for ex presidents and criticizes government spending, while contrasting a Sioux City tragedy coverage and Gazette editorials. The letter argues for restraint, gun rights, and free press, urging readers to engage lawmakers and uphold individual responsibility. The author also defends Christian discussion and prayer in print.
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Parade Magazine
Will Column Appears in The Gazette
Reader praises the appearance of George Will's column in The Gazette. The writer notes pleasure in hearing his views, even when disagreements arise, and hopes for a positive reader response to the feature.
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George Will
the Gazette
Sun Belt migration and urban policy debate in 1980s
A national commission urges reorienting federal urban policy to allow market forces to drive migration toward Sun Belt growth. It advocates assisted shrinkage for declining cities, notes major northern losses since 1970, and foresees energy revenue boosting the Sun Belt while political power shifts with population flows.
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