Western five balk at sanctions over Namibia in world view
The piece argues South Africa clings to Namibia for mineral wealth and apartheid endure. Western powers including the United States and Britain delayed sanctions, while U.N. plans and SWAPO faced rigged elections. It urges united economic pressure as the path to autonomy and ending apartheid.
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Namibia
John Vorster
P.W. Botha
United Nations
South-West Africa
League of Nations
U.S
Britain
West Germany
France
Canada
U.N
SWAPO
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance
Constituent Assembly
Reagan
Black Africa
Jose Eduardo Dos Santos
Iowa budget pains prompt tax and spending pressure
The piece notes Iowa avoided debt during past unemployment fund strain while 1980s recession now leaves the state with a $130 million revenue shortfall for 1981. It argues for shared sacrifice, potential tax increases, and compares state budget discipline with federal fiscal practices, urging respect for lawmakers facing tough cuts.
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Iowa
Solomon
Kemp Praises Reagan Inauguration Amid Budget Critique
On Inauguration Day Jack Kemp offered upbeat remarks about the new administration and the GOP's civil rights goals. He warned against stagnation and urged growth in the private sector while criticizing ostentatious spending and the limousine crowd surrounding the event.
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Washington
Jack Kemp
Reagan
Kemp
Washington Post
Angola openness and Western ties despite Marxist government
Secretary of State Haig urged no recognition while Cuban troops remain. France and other powers deepen ties with Angola. Western firms like Gulf Oil and General Tire engage Angola, which exports oil, diamonds, and other goods while avoiding Comecon links. The MPLA governs under Dos Santos, maintaining cautious Western diplomacy and trade.
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Angola
Haig
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Senate
MPLA
Comecon
Soviet Union
Reader questions on mechanics liens and usage in Iowa columns
A reader dialogue from Anamosa raises how to pluralize mechanic’s lien and m echanics’ liens, while others debate word choice in legal and currency usage. The column notes Iowa cases on sentencing disparity and clarifies grammar rules for numbers and amounts.
Letters Guns Cars Debate In Gazette
A reader counters a Jan letter claiming automobiles kill more than handguns. He argues cars rarely function as weapons and emphasize guns are the lethal tool. He clarifies he is not anti gun and enjoys hunting, urging the writer to weigh his criticism of the two columnists.
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Katy Godar
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Iowa
Jess
Births and patient choice in hospital delivery decisions
A letter arguing Mercy Hospital should continue infant deliveries, noting St. Luke's higher transfer rate, similar facilities, and patient autonomy in choosing birth settings. The author claims Mercy offers more comfortable birthing, warns against limited options, and urges partnership with physicians in non-emergency care.
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Mercy Hospital
St. Luke’s
Mercy
St. Luke's
Complaints Over Ski Jump Crossing and City Road Changes
Residents defend the H Avenue NE crossing on Daniels Street and oppose Harry Billings attempts to alter it. They cite decades of traffic and construction related to I 380 and say the paved street improves the area while criticizing Billings for frequent complaints and public criticisms in The Gazette.
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Harry Billings
Daniels St
H Avenue
H Avenue NE
Oakland Road
Center Point Road
Patient complains of rude switchboard at Cedar Rapids clinic
Caller on January 2 recounts being routed to the wrong nurse then treated like a child before finally speaking with Dr. s nurse. The nurse proved friendly and provided needed information. The writer attributes long hold times to poor staff manners and humorously notes it could test a nun's patience.
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Cedar Rapids
Gratitude for rescue squad on Christmas night
Albia Barta of 227 19th Ave. SW thanks the rescue squad and ambulance service for their rapid response on Christmas night. She praises the fine young men and expresses gratitude for their help and dedication.
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