Washington must close antiquated military bases now
The editorial argues for base closures despite strong congressional resistance and red tape. It cites past attempts after Vietnam and notes obstacles from preservation and environmental concerns. Fort Monroe is highlighted, while Rep. Bateman's opposition is noted as a hurdle to a broad closing plan.
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Sylvester Stallone
Chuck Norris
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Washington
Executive Branch
Congress
Fort Monroe
GOP
Herbert H. Bateman
Bateman
Armed Services Committee
Soviet Mars plans push for 2010 manned flight and 1994 rover
The article notes Soviet space leaders setting a 2010 target for humankind to reach Mars, with a robotic Mars landing planned for 1994 and Phobos data gathering aboard a two year mission. It urges the United States to adopt a bold, multinational approach to keep leadership in space exploration.
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Mars
Phobos
U.S. Space Agency
Moon
U.S.S.R
Meese ethics debated amid Wedtech and Iraqi oil probes
The column argues Ed Meese was ethically gauche but not venal, backing his defense of federalism while criticizing libertarian leanings. It cites the Wedtech affair, Wallach’s role, and the Iraqi pipeline episode, noting Meese’s loyalty versus integrity in the presidential oath and successor expectations.
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Meese
Washington
Wedtech
Pentagon
Teapot Dome
New York Times
Welbitt
Ed Meese
Bronx
Bechtel
Robert Wallach
Shimon Peres
Labor Party
Wallach
New York
Robert Kennedy
John Mitchell
Ed Levi
Griffin Bell
New York Times Service
Letters to the Gazette recount peaceful talks and urban aid
A reader recalls the 1970s Soviet-American Peace Walk in Iowa City and urges church and volunteer support for a Moscow visit in August, inviting help via phone. Other letters express frustration over theft of a California Raisin wind sock and gratitude to Cedar Rapids motorists who aided cyclists after a July 1 incident.
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Iowa City
Afghanistan
Cuba
Berlin Wall
John Milton
Soviet Union
Moscow
Leland Freie
O Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids
C Avenue
ICPA Letter Attacks Church Venues Over Alcohol Link
The International Commission for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse urges a church to oppose beer sales and gambling to fund coffers. It argues the church has strayed from its mission and cites statistics on crime and alcohol harm while invoking biblical quotes and Lincoln.
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International Commission For the Prevention of
Washington, D.C
Thomas R. Neslund
ICPA
Jesus
Paul
Abraham Lincoln
Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions in Newspapers
Guidance on writing letters to the editor emphasizes public business over personalities. Editors require writer's name street address and signature, anonymous letters are avoided, and a telephone contact for authentication is kept private. Limit about 300 words, focus on issues and events, no verse, one letter per writer every 30 days.
Dukakis eyes Central Time Zone running mate with security edge
The text outlines a strategy for choosing a Democratic vice presidential candidate from a Central Time Zone state. It discusses constraints from past tickets and river politics, names potential contenders like Les Aspin and David Boren for their national security credentials, and dismisses several senators for lacking the right background.
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Washington Post
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Dukakis
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Daschle
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