Filipino credits martial law for peace and order in Philippines
Percy Valdez, a visiting Filipino businessman, cites martial law as restoring peace and order and aiding the economy. He attends his son Perry Valdez’s Washington High graduation in Cedar Rapids, after which Perry will compete in the Asian Games in Bangkok.
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Philippines
Percy Valdez
Cedar Rapids
Valdez
Iowa
Washington High School
Perry Valdez
Bangkok
Thailand
George
Mae Henry
Grande Ave
Percy
Fidencia Valdez
Pia Fidelis
Iowa State University
Perry
Preciosa Fe
Pilita Flor
Percy Faith
George T. Henry
Filipinos weigh martial law under Marcos in transition
Valdez describes martial law as a civil control under President Marcos aimed at restoring peace and economy after riots. He notes independence since 1946, economic progress starting in the 1960s, and a referendum driven path toward a future lawmaking National Assembly, with civilian leadership persisting despite one man rule.
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Valdez
Marcos
United States
South America
Philippines
Congress
Moore Recitals and Names Mentioned Amid Martial Law Reflections
Mrs Harold L. Moore presents piano students Cam Lisa Shaunda Addis Jean Hoffmeier Mollie Meffert Eric Seelan Kecia Ashford Holly Julie Stacey Tara Carmichael Michele Foley Anne Harris Colleen Michael Neal Jill Ranney Julie Glass Gigi LaRue Roger Lindsay Janis Mahany Tricia Sullivan Karen Meyer. The text recalls a developing country under martial law and contrasts Western views with local realities. It mentions firearms and a past nickname Wild West of the Orient.
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Harold L. Moore
26Th St. SE
Cam
Lisa
Shaunda
Addis
Jean Hoffmeier
Mollie Meffert
Eric Seelan
Kecia Ashford
Holly
Julie
Stacey
Tara Carmichael
Michele Foley
Anne Harris
Colleen
Michael Neal
Jill Ranney
Julie Glass
Gigi LaRue
Roger Lindsay
Janis Mahany
Tricia Sullivan
Karen Meyer
Oakley outlines pension, age issues and policy stances
In public statements Oakley warns of growing employable elderly pressures and possible retirement age changes. He backs Iowa Right-to-Work, jail terms for drunk driving, opposes gun controls, state lotteries, parimutuel betting and marijuana decriminalization. He credits two terms for learning to pass legislation.
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Oakley
Iowa
Host families sought for teenage international exchange
International Student Exchange of Iowa seeks host families this summer mainly for boys aged 13 to 19 visiting in July or August. Imre Takacs, president, notes ample hosts for girls. About 252 Iowa teens will go abroad. 1979 applications are being accepted. Contacts: Imre Takacs, 2567 Saratoga Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702.
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International Student Exchange of
Iowa
Imre Takacs
Takacs
Saratoga Drive
Waterloo
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Los Angeles
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