Ortega pledges talks but limits scope in Nicaragua crisis
Editorial charges Daniel Ortega used the Central American summit to project peace while restricting talks to cease fire logistics. Contraseek broader political reforms, civic opposition inclusion, and end to Sandinista grip on the army, which the piece argues is a PR maneuver aimed at gaining U.S. aid.
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Icaragua
Daniel Ortega
Ortega
Nicaragua
Aristides Sanchez
Ortega and Company
U.S
House of Representatives
Reagan Averts Intercept Plan Over Iran Silkworm Shipments
The New York Times reports national security officials debated intercepting ships carrying Silkworm missiles to Iran but abandoned the option. Key reasons included international law concerns, souring U.S. China ties, and avoiding heightened regional tensions while preserving perceived neutrality.
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Reagan
Persian Gulf
New York Times
Iran
U.S
Iraq
Movie ticket price climbs to seven in New York
Gotham readers note admission in New York City has jumped to seven dollars. The piece contrasts the higher price with inexpensive videotape rentals and suggests theaters could boost volume and concessions to offset the cost.
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Iowa
New York City
Manhattan
Bork confirmation sparks sharp party line attacks
A spirited critique targets senators who opposed Judge Robert Bork arguing they misled constituents with smear and spin. It highlights Alabama's Howell Heflin and others like John Warner, Bob Graham, Jim Sasser, and Howard Metzenbaum for questioning Bork's beliefs, record, or influence while defending procedural ethics and Constitution safeguards.
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Washington
Robert Bork
U.S. Supreme Court
Heflin
Alabama
Bork
John Warner
R-Va
Warner
Richmond News Leader
Cocaine import and CIA secret teams stir Cedar Rapids talk
A Cedar Rapids speaker links cocaine smuggling to contra funding and a long standing CIA secret operation. The talk cites Costa Rica as a major entry point and calls for full public exposure of alleged covert activities across Cold War era operations and current drug issues.
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CIA
Laos
Allende
Chile
Iran
Shah
Somoza
Christie Institute
Cedar Rapids Peace Network hosts talks on global issues
Eastern Iowans hear from notable visitors on human rights and global ethics. Cedar Rapids minister Jeremy Brigham leads a local peace group hosting speakers like Nobel laureate Dr. James Muller and Dennis Goldberg to discuss humane responses to world issues. The annual meeting is Feb. 15 at Peoples Church with Dan Clark of the Stanley Foundation leading a future-focused talk.
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Jeremy Brigham
Cedar Rapids
Peoples Church
Universalist Unitarian
Ohio
Arizona
Peace With Justice Network
Iowa
James Muller
Allan Krass
Union of Concerned
Steve Davis
Autenrieth
Friends I Counsel
Christie Institute
Paul Findley
Americans For Middle East Peace
Peace Network
The
Third Ave
Dan Clark
Stanley Foundation
Letters to the Gazette on race and policing attitudes in Cedar Rapids
Dennis Barrier of 1291 30th St NE criticizes national prejudice and a sting operation in Cedar Rapids. He argues law and order should apply to all, noting hypocrisy if white areas were targeted and urging accountability for all who break the law.
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Parlor
Philon
Cedar Rapids
Immy the Greek
Dennis Barrier
30Th St
Regents defend search for University of Town president
Marvin A. Pomerantz president of the State Board of Regents says the board and the University of Town search committee will interview Remington along with other finalists. He denies Branstad endorsing Remington and urges support for a fair, thorough national search to find a highly capable leader.
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Richard Remington
University of Town
Board of Regents
Remington
University of Iowa
University
State of Iowa
Marvin A. Pomerantz
State Board of Regents
Des Moines
Bush for President Urges Support at Iowa Caucuses
A reader states support for George Bush in the Monday February 8 Republican precinct caucuses in Iowa. The writer plans to attend a neighborhood caucus and urges others to join, praising Bush as the candidate with broad experience for world leadership.
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Iowa
George Bush
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