Billy Carters Foreign Agent Record Sparks GOP Debate
The piece reports Billy Carter registering as a foreign agent after years of Libyan ties and payments, plus claims of loans and gifts. It notes no grand jury, no criminal charges, and questions Reagan adviser Richard V. Allen’s ties to Vesco, amid broader criticism of Republican figures and controversial business dealings.
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Wall Street Journal
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Richard V. Allen
Richard Nixon
Allen
White House
Robert Vesco
Securities and Exchange Commission
Investors Overseas Services Ltd
Nixon
DES ban defied as beef cattle producers ignore FDA order
The FDA reports hundreds of cattle raisers continue using DES despite last November’s ban. Officials cite a 10 percent scofflaw rate and plan a crackdown. The controversy links to the Delaney amendment and calls for regulatory reform to allow case by case assessment of food additives.
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Lester Crawford
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Bureau of Veterinary Medicine
Donald Kennedy
Congress
Reagan and Bush face a target in the 1980 race
The piece weighs Reagan and Bush against Carter and Anderson, arguing victory hinges on the economy, campaign effectiveness, and the Anderson factor. It notes Anderson as a spoiler with potential third party impact, forecasts Senate gains of seven to eight seats and House gains of 25 to 30, and warns party control is unlikely.
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The
Journal
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Detroit
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Senate
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Anderson
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Harris
George Wallace
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Goldwater
Ike
Ireland
South Africa
India
Turkey
Reagan's foreign policy critique and its risky undertones
The piece argues Reagan shows limited grasp of world affairs, citing bellicose past statements and inconsistent stances on Taiwan China and the Middle East. It contrasts Carter's steadiness with Reagan's simplistic, islanded approach and warns against unilateral American action amid allied interests.
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Reagan
NATO Alliance
Middle East
Thanks to supporters for Cedar Rapids girls softball league
Rick Blackwell of the Recreation Commission expresses gratitude to Hanford Post 5 American Legion IOOF Maine Lodge 643 Thursday Noon Optimists Cedar Rapids Marion Optimists Vigortone W R Grace Cargill Iowa Chapter NECA Tuesday Noon Optimists Downtown Kiwanis Metropolitan Kiwanis Cedar Rapids Evening Optimists and generous parents for funding and backing the first year of the Girls Softball League. Also lauds March of Dimes fundraiser at Coe College with Kent Knepper Sam Maeder Carlis Faurot Melted Wax Museum Five plus Fresh Aire performance by Don Carstens and Rick Stoneking.
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Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
The
Recreation Commission
Hanford
American Legion
IOOF
Maine
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Vigortone
W.R. Grace Co
Cargill Inc
Iowa
National Electrical Contractors Association Inc
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Metropolitan Kiwanis
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Kent Knepper
Sam Maeder
Carlis Faurot
Cedar Rapids Realtors thank public for Garden Walk support
The Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors reports 554 in proceeds from Sunday’s Garden Walk donated to the Czech Village Association for tree planting along a new sidewalkscape due by August 30. Lela Wilson chairs Project Beautiful listing Cedar Rapids as a Tree City and praising community involvement.
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Cedar Rapids
Garden Walk
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