No Olympics boycott in Moscow yet urged by Carter
The piece argues against a Western boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games, noting history shows few boycotts in the modern era. It asserts sanctions would hurt the U.S. economically and in amateur athletics, while likely sparing Moscow from reform and emphasizes enduring the Games to preserve Olympic benefits for Los Angeles 1984.
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Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Carter
Moscow
Adolph Hitler
Berlin
U.S
Hitler
S. Realpolitik
ABC TV
NBC
Los Angeles
Cold War curtain up hawks strut stage
Washington column argues détente is dead and a new hawkish phase has begun in U.S. policy. It contrasts Carter's shifting stance with Brzezinski's rise, notes CIA access fights, and questions whether doves or hawks will shape Cold War II decisions as Iran, Afghanistan, and the Soviet threat converge.
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Hawks
Eral
Arabian Peninsula
Brzezinski
Mideast
Afghanistan
Iran
Khomeini
U.S
Carter
Congress
CIA
Brezhnev
Mondale
Doves
Referees’ Call in AFC Title Sparks Debate
The day after the Houston Oilers loss, readers discuss referees and a disputed pass play that deprived Houston of a tying score. The article notes calls for video instant replay in crucial moments and reflects a mood of fatigue over looming 1980s bills and energy costs.
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Houston Oilers
Pete Rozelle
Houston
Pittsburgh
Meth-Wick Manor Letters Correct Health Center Cost
The Executive Committee of the Resident Assembly at Meth-Wick Manor Corrects health care cost figures published by Gale Cooper-Evans in The Gazette on December 23 and 25. It states the cost is 32 dollars per day or about 960 dollars per month, not 1365 as reported.
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Meth-Wick Manor, Inc
Gale Cooper-Evans
Meth-Wick Manor
Letter to editor questions debt and politics at Meth-Wick
A reader challenges the debt figures of Meth-Wick Manor, citing a 1961 loan of $1 million now reduced to $119,794.64 at six percent and to be paid by 1981. The writer criticizes President Carter and comments on gasohol policy and farmers, inviting visitors to assess the situation.
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Meth-Wick
Hobart Murdoch
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
Build a library that serves all and eschews grand entrances
A veteran reader criticizes Cedar Rapids library plans urging a universally usable facility for handicapped and children, contrasting modern TV fare with strong needs. The writer recounts a frustrating hospital visit to emphasize patience and better scheduling.
Widow honors late husband after sudden gym death
A widow narrates the loss of her 22 year old husband who died suddenly while playing basketball at the YMCA on January 4. She thanks Cryovac Corp. and its press department for support from coworkers and friends who mourn the young man's passing and express heartfelt concern.
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YMCA
Cryovac Corp
John
Right Pros break plural rule Housewife groans about grammar
A columnist highlights common subject verb agreement errors by writers and politicians. Examples include singular subjects paired with plural verbs and complex sentences where a plural noun slips between subject and verb. The piece notes missteps in political discourse and cites Bacon on remedies versus diseases.
Freedom House Survey Sees Gains in 21 Nations in 1979
Don Graff notes Freedom House reports 21 nations advanced and 9 declined in 1979 across 161 countries surveyed through November. Nigeria and Ecuador cited for major gains. Cambodia Uganda Central Africa and Equatorial Guinea flagged for losses. Iran and China move in and out of not free status. Afghanistan remains unlikely to shift the balance unless Soviet influence spreads.
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Afghanistan
Cambodia
Uganda
Nigeria
Pakistan
Iran
China
Freedom House
Clude
Ecuador
Central Africa
Equatorial Guinea
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