Honeymoon ends? Bush faces early presidency tests
Andrew J. Glass argues Bush must handle crises to shake a growing honeymoon. He compares Reagan's early trials including the air controller strike and the shooting to show how decisive actions bolster public perception. Glass notes Bush's unique resume and aims to win re election in 1992 and shape his historical standing.
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Andrew J. Glass
Washington
White House
George Bush
Bush
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Georgia
Tehran
John Kennedy
Nelson Rockefeller
Gerald Ford
Congress
House
GOP
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Racist tag undermines NCAA Prop 42 debate
The editorial argues Prop 42 and Prop 48 aim to curb academic shortfalls among student athletes amid charges of racism. It notes black athletes are disproportionately affected, cites coach John Thompson and Mid-Eastern Conference officials, and proposes making all freshmen ineligible to shift emphasis to academics and long-term education.
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John Thompson
Georgetown
Mid-Eastern Athletic
Ken Free
Thompson
Free
New York Times
Russians propose compact space reactors for satellites
The piece reports Soviet scientists at a Albuquerque conference unveiling compact reactors to power orbiting spacecraft. They claim efficiency and seek Western sale while recalling a past incident when a nuclear satellite vented debris over Canada.
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Chernobyl
Les Ere
Albuquerque
N.M
Petitioners Urged to Back School Bonds Despite Costs
A Prairie community letter targets 630 signers urging voters not to blame the superintendent for poor facilities. The writer argues rising costs reduce bond value and urges residents to support improvements across sports science business theater and other programs. Karen Clark cites personal ties and history.
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College Community
Lottery prize payments and funding disputed by letter writer
State auditor confirms the Lottery has paid over 175 million in cash prizes about 50 cents on the dollar. Jackpot prizes are funded by weekly bids from insurers and brokers, with initial cash then 19 yearly installments to guarantee payments. The writer's criticisms are unfounded and should be fact checked.
Ollie North described as million-dollar hero by critic
An opinion piece attacks Oliver North in the Iran Contra saga, accusing him of hiding evidence and profiting from speeches and merchandise while questions about national security and pardons loom. The author questions government transparency and accountability, ending with a call for clemency.
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Iran
Ronnie
Ollie
Jaeger urged to resign over police leadership questions
The Gazette letters question Safety Commissioner Bob Jaeger s competence citing demotion of Police Chief Gary Hinzman and shifts in staff. The writer argues for accountability and calls for his early departure to uncover broader city government issues.
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Bob Jaeger
Jaeger
Gary Hinzman
Hinzman
Police Department
Barnes
Erger, Et al
Marion boards weighs memorial track name for Ron Altenberg
The Marion Board of Education received a petition from 277 citizens to name the high school track the Ron Altenberg track in memory of the 1956 graduate who recently died of cancer. The piece argues dedication signals excellence and inspires others to strive.
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Marion
Ron Altenberg
Rededication urged for justice reform by Church Women United Iowa
CWU Iowa calls members to reform the criminal justice system focusing on women in prison. A Nov 12 policy adopts Women in Prison, noting a 100 percent rise in female incarceration, linking poverty to crime and highlighting needs such as visitation rights and gender-specific care. The group urges exploring alternatives to incarceration, including pretrial diversion and probation with restitution.
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Church Women United
Iowa
CWU
Women In
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