Prairie Meadows faces lean season as marketing work planned
The Iowa harness racing track at Prairie Meadows endures 77 days with losses near $3 million and 11 racing days left. Officials led by president Carole Baumgarten plan expanded board involvement and aggressive promotion to boost attendance, betting and reduce costs while preparing for a stronger 1990 season. Horse breeders threaten legal action if the season ends early.
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Hatever
Prairie Meadows
Polk County
Iowa
Carole Baumgarten
Senate duel looms as Harkin and Tauke prepare for campaign
The piece previews a forthcoming Iowa U.S. Senate race between Democrat Tom Harkin and Republican Tom Tauke. It argues the contest will be fierce and mudslinging could eclipse substantive policy, urging a principled, citizen-focused campaign for the benefit of Iowans.
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Tom Harkin
Tom Tauke
U.S. Senate
Harkin
U.S. House
Tauke
Senate
Pluralism, New Age, and the erosion of traditional bonds
A reflection on how the rise of pluralism and New Age thinking, including Ayn Rand’s social Darwinism, challenges traditional families and community life. The piece traces shifts from 1950s unity to modern decentralization, technology driven choices, electronic churchs, and a decline in shared values amid a culture of self interest.
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Ayn Rand
Clark Gable
White House
America
Ike
Don’t Abort a Miracle Advocates Pro Life Stance
A pro life column argues against abortion citing Doe v Bolton 1973 and Planned Parenthood as plaintiffs. It links abortion to child abuse and euthanasia and invokes Psalms 139 to urge preservation of unborn life referencing Jerry and Shelley Ask at 4819 Montclair Dr NW.
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Iowa
Rick Snow
Doe
Bolton
Planned Parenthood of
Atlanta
Jerry and
Shelley
Montclair Dr
Save the babies then the mules call to end abortion
A letter argues abortion is murder and urges a return to biblical values. The author condemns Planned Parenthood and NOW, defends unborn life, and calls for action against abortion while asserting divine protection for babies and animals. Michael J. Wilson signs the note from 6017 First Ave SW.
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Planned Parenthood
NOW
United States
Jesus Christ
Michael J. Wilson
First Ave
Gray recollections show blacks face bias despite status
Rep. William H. Gray III recalls a Capitol Hill parking mix-up where police mistakenly detained him, highlighting enduring racial bias in America. He notes Democrats should stress policies aiding both blacks and the broader poor, criticizing Reagan era racial rhetoric and urging inclusive outreach for the 1990s.
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Andrew J. Glass
Washington
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania
William H. Gray III
Gray
Philadelphia
Bright Hope Baptist Church
Bright Hope
Willard Hotel
Ulysses S. Grant
Illinois
William L
Dawson
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Kennedy
Alvin Tofler
Tofler
Jerrold Swinton
of Albia
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New York
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