Fifty third hostage release casts shadow over Dwyer saga
The Gazette notes joy over 52 freed Americans contrasts with Cynthia Dwyer’s ongoing detainment in Evin Prison. It cites diplomatic limits, ongoing Iran talks, and calls for renewed U.S. negotiation focus while urging letters to the Iranian Interest Section in Washington.
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John Dwyer
The
Gazette
Tehran
Dwyer
Amherst
N.Y
Cynthia
Iran
Washington
U.S
Reagan’s early presidency and the need for effective leadership
The piece weighs Ronald Reagan’s inaugural persona against the demands of governing. It praises his warmth and communication skills while stressing that success depends on inspirational power to move Congress and the public. It urges open-minded evaluation and growth with the presidency.
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United States
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Congress
New Beginning and Old Barriers Across Washington
The piece contrasts the new Reagan era with Carter, noting unchanged political dynamics. It cites looming deficits, rising outlays, and entangled lobbies as obstacles to fiscal reform, warning that despite change Congress may resist trimming spending and debt growth.
Strauss for ADM Board Raises Ethical Questions
The Washington lawyer Robert Strauss is considered for Archer Daniels Midland's board raising concerns about conflicts of interest. The piece notes his ties to Dwayne Andreas and his role on trade agreements, while detailing ADM's gasohol push, Brazilian alcohol imports, and the political maneuvering around tariffs and subsidies in the era.
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Robert Strauss
Archer Daniels Midland
Washington
ACM
Dwayne Andreas
Strauss
Carter
ADM
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
U.S
Sen
Bob Dole
Kansas
Brazil
Treasury
G. William Miller
Des Moines
Congress
America
Senate Finance Committee
Sen. Dole
USTR
Residents urge keeping Hayes Elementary and Wilson Junior High open
A reader argues against school closures amid declining enrollment noting personal experience at Hayes and Wilson. The letter cites student impact during remodeling and bused gym classes, urges cost considerations, tax support, and asks for enrollment figures to justify keeping schools open. It highlights comments to Curran Rosser and John Knapp as voices shaping policy.
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Wilson
Jefferson High School
Jones Park
Hayes
Curran Rosser
Ridgeway Drive
John Knapp
Cresent Street
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Wilson Junior High
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