Gorbachev arms proposal a PR coup with risks
The editorial says Gorbachev staged a breakthrough by offering a world ban on medium and short range missiles but then added a new obstacle demanding removal of 72 Pershing 1A warheads in West Germany. It notes Bonn's stance, Western morale politics, and polls showing German credit to Gorbachev. The piece views the move as calculated manipulation to sow friction among allies.
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Gorbachev
Reagan
Europe
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Geneva
Soviet Asia
West Germany
West
Helmut Kohl
U.S
Bonn
Avenson vows to curb mouth in Iowa politics
Iowa House speaker Don Avenson promises to button his lip after past remarks that drew national notice. He told Gazette reporter Judy Daubenmier he has stepped in it before and now aims for a more restrained public image while urging the state to move beyond jawing.
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Don An. Avenson
Iowa
Joe Sixpacks
Avenson
Gazette
Judy Daubenmier
VCR Wars Show Japan’s Marketing Insight
The piece notes Japan’s edge in the VCR race detailing how Japanese firms focused on recording capabilities in the 1970s while Americans chased simple play devices. It argues that Japanese business insight matched American gadget affection, influencing global market outcomes.
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United States
Tieve
James Lardner
RCA
Letters to the Gazette about Vigortone Co. history and Iowa education
A reader from Florida writes praising Dr. Fenton and family for 50 years at Vigortone Co and its Beatrice merger, naming Art and Forde and their roles. The piece also defends Iowa university admission standards, arguing for broad math and language basics to sustain society generation to generation.
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Dr. Fenton
Vigortone Company
Vigortone Co
Lois Fenton Swarzentruber
Betty Fenton
Vigertone Co
Mineralone Company
Forde Smith
Lois
Art Swarzentruber
Art
Beatrice
Dick Swarzentruber
Forde
The
Gazette
Art and
Illusion of safe passage in Persian Gulf tested by mine incident
The Bridgeton and a Kuwaiti tanker under U.S. flag faced mine threats in the Persian Gulf as the reflagging plan drew scrutiny. The piece questions retaliation logic, risk of broader war, and the administration's sober judgment after Iran Contra concerns.
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New York
White House
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Iran
Bridgeton
U.S
United States
Thanks to Mr Engle for a revived Garden Theater
A Marion reader, 24, thanks Wayne Engle for restoring the Garden Theater from a former triple X venue to a family friendly cinema with 1.50 seat pricing. He praises a return of classics like Sound of Music and Gone with the Wind and hopes audiences support the revival.
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Garden Theater
Wayne Engle
Marion
Target Donates to Four Oaks Programs With Picnic and Grants
On July 19 Target stores held a picnic for Four Oaks residential boys and Four Oaks teenage parent program moms and babies. The retailer donated 1500 dollars of recreational equipment and household furnishings to support the programs amid budget cuts. James L Brenneman thanks Target and its staff as a model corporate citizen.
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Target
Four Oaks
James L. Brenneman
First Ave. SE
Public sentiment and money in politics in Elkader
Bill McCormick argues about government, public intelligence, and the high costs of seeking office. He questions motives of wealthy candidates and urges readers to act beyond talk to influence democracy.
A Confession on Disney World Imagination and Sophistication
An adult focused shift at Walt Disney World is labeled a new level of sophistication by IMAGINEERS. In 1988 six new nightclubs with alcohol will open including the Zephi Rockin Reladrome offering a drink and skate roller rink.
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Walt
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney World
Disney
Ed Moriarty
Zephi Rockin-Relladrome
Confession on Iowa Beach Parties and Church Beer Tents
An Iowa reader laments national trends of Beach Parties and BYOB culture as echoed in Good Morning America. The letter links Walt Disney and church carnivals to alcohol, criticizing a perceived shift from traditional values and predicting a Miller Lite Beach Party in Iowa next year. It questions drinking and driving norms and notes the conflict between faith, family life, and profit motives.
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America
Williamsburg
Florida
Iowa
Walt Disney World
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