Setback not defeat in space program after tragedy
The editorial argues that the shuttle disaster tempered by past safe flights should not end space exploration. It honors Christa McAuliffe and six astronauts, stresses learning from the failure, and urges continued progress with safety improvements and public resolve.
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Christa McAuliffe
Concord
N.H
Francis Scobee
Michael J. Smith
Gregory Jarvis
Judith Resnick
Ronald McNair
Ellison Onizuka
America
Grace defends deficit ad as networks balk at union frame
W R Grace & Co faces indifference as ABC and CBS reject or delay airing The Deficit Trials on debt concerns tied to the State of the Union period. NBC accepted for review, arguing for broad exposure to raise awareness of the borrowing problem and its generational impact. The ad portrays a 2017 trial over a 2 trillion dollar debt and cites economists urging recognition of fiscal duties.
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Network TV
W.R. Grace & Company
Grace Co
J. Peter Grace
Reagan
ABC
NBC
Grace
CBS
Gold standard revival debate divides economists and conservatives
The piece surveys renewed interest in tying money to gold at $500 an ounce, championed by Lewis Lehrman and some conservatives. It argues the approach would remove government tools for stability, empower producers like the Soviet Union and South Africa, and risk democracy and social justice while offering no real free market fix.
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London
Lewis Lehrman
New York
Mario Cuomo
New York State
Morgan Stanley
Lehrman
Reagan
America
Treasury
James Baker
Donald Regan
United States
North America
Soviet Union
South Africa
Baker
Bauer Faults Modern History Textbooks For Distortion
Undersecretary Gary Bauer criticized six 20th century world history texts used for high school seniors. He cited distortions on the Soviet Union women’s rights and Afghanistan, noting omissions of the Ukrainian famine, Chinese takeover deaths, and Cambodia’s genocide.
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Washington
Gary Bauer
Association of American Publishers
Bauer
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Afghanistan
Kabul
Moscow
China
Cambodia
Textbook neutrality blasted over U S history critique
Bauer criticizes six history texts and a National Council for the Social Studies booklet for portraying the United States and the Soviet Union with equal neutrality. He argues for telling the truth about freedoms, failures, and differing principles, warning against sugarcoating modern communism. Universal Press Syndicate
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Bauer
United States
Soviet Union
Universal Press Syndicate
Parents face bills for a teen in custodial care
Mr and Mrs Ray Davis of 3706 F Ave NE appeal to readers about being financially responsible for their 17 year old daughter who lived in a custodial home after foster care delays. They describe medical bills and court outcomes, urging legislators to consider unforeseen consequences of youth rights laws.
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Ray Davis
F Ave
Eagles Club aims to bridge gap between parents and youth
A Cedar Rapids era letter urges more shared activities for families. It praises churches youth programs Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YMCA YWCA and bowling leagues and highlights the Fraternal Order of Eagles as expanding youth events including a Junior Drill Team. The writer stresses parental guidance and child care awareness.
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Cedar Rapids
YMCA
YWCA
Order of Eagles Club
Eagles
Letter on a la carte school meals and food choices
A former school lunch program worker defends a la carte meals in junior high and argues choice reduces waste. He notes federal funding and guidelines while questioning views that French fries and pizza are junk food and that offering balanced meals guarantees consumption.
Teachers deserve respect and fair pay in Elkader
In a January 16 letter Kathy Klemm defends teachers of Elkader's Central School System against claims of overpayment and indifference. She notes teachers earn far above or below private industry in nine months of work and urges support and better compensation.
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Elkader
Central School
Kathy Klemm
St. Olaf
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