Branstad Denies Lottery as Iowa’s Fix
The Gazette editorials praise Gov. Branstad for rejecting a state lottery as a solution to Iowa’s budget woes. He argues that lottery promotion would prey on the gullible and distract from genuine policy, while parimutuel betting aligns with Iowa’s agrarian character. He cautions against tying the lottery to a trade center bill as deceptive gimmickry and credits Branstad for insisting on ethical governance that resonates with Iowans.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Des Moines
Branstad
Gov
Justice for Judges in an Era of Greylord and Bribery
The text debates the ethics of undercover probes into judges and the legitimacy of entrapment as a law enforcement tool. It argues crime remains crime regardless of position, defends investigative methods, and emphasizes accountability through conduct panels to protect the public trust.
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FBI
Chicago
Illinois’ State Bar Association
Reagan Takes Responsibility for Lebanon Casualties
President Reagan accepts responsibility for the Marines' casualties in Lebanon, arguing his policy and mission as peacekeeping shaped the crisis. A Pentagon study faults his decisions, says the force was not trained or prepared for terrorist threats, and urges reassessment to reduce risk while questioning the gains of staying.
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New York
Reagan
Lebanon
Pentagon
U.S
Beirut
Pentagon Commission
Pearl Harbor
Ronald Reagan
Jackson
Assad
Mr. Jackson
Jacksons Syria mission challenges pompous critics
The piece praises Jesse Jackson for securing Lt. Goodman’s release from Syria and argues the stunt exposes critics and doubters who condemned his diplomacy. It asserts Jackson’s bold approach could shift perception of his candidacy and influence on foreign policy.
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Washington
Jesse Jackson
Lt. Goodman
Jackson
Walter Mondale
Syria
Young landlord fights tenants from ADC era home
A young man describes buying and renting an older well kept house only to face damage and nonpayment by a woman on ADC with five children. He laments unpaid utility bills and taxpayer funds supporting the family, calling for rules to curb such assistance.
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ADC
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Beck Fuller Letter
A reader Becky Fuller writes to honor Vietnam veterans after reading Nam by Mark Baker. She expresses pride for veterans and urges acknowledgment and support, sharing personal connection as the wife of a veteran and asking others to welcome those who served.
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Nam
Mark Baker
Vietnam
Disappearing dogs shake Midway area in six month span
A couple reports two male Labrador retrievers vanished from the Midway Toddville Robins area on September 12. One returnee was injured and died after emergency surgery. the yellow dog remains missing. They warn neighbors to keep dogs indoors and thank Dr. Robert Glotfelty for help.
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Animal Shelter
The
Humane Society
Midway
Toddville-Robins
Misprints and Editorial Changes Spark Reader Frustration
A writer laments publication errors that alter meaning from submitted text. He cites examples where terms like "or" were changed and names were misprinted, causing readers to question his understanding and honesty. He pleads for compassion toward authors correcting printed slips.
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Carl
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
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Lottery
New Jersey
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Greylord
Tom Wicker
New York Times Service
Logan
Tom Braden
White House
Sen
Fritz Hollings
United States
Richard Whately
Becky Fuller
12Th Ave
Robert Glotfelty D.V.M
Carl Kane
Marx
Engels
Angels
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