End of Soviet grain embargo debated amid Afghan war concerns
Democratic aides warn ending the six month Soviet grain embargo would confuse Moscow as Russia scales back its Afghan force. They note a wider multilateral export pattern and argue a cartel like ban cannot succeed while the administration leans on existing trade pacts and foreign sales.
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U.S
Afghanistan
Canada
Australia
Argentina
Europe
Cedar Lake Park revival eyed as the city plans master plan
City Council to hire consultants to draft Cedar Lake Park master plan for land and water. Officials note the project could align with I-380 development, rail reorganization, and public land access, though obstacles include industrial use and limited landscape access.
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Cedar Lake Park
Goliath grows as HUD power rises in housing ruling
A Universal Press Syndicate column critiques House measures expanding HUD enforcement under the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It argues the bill shifts power to federal oversight, with administrative law judges and potential penalties up to 10 thousand dollars, risking harassment of property owners while expanding federal reach.
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Martin Luther King
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Oklahoma
Michael L. Synar
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James Sensenbrenner
Wisconsin
Harold L. Volkmer
Missouri
Senate
Goliath
Residents complain after Twelfth Street NE sidewalk renewal
Letters from residents on Twelfth Street NE describe urban renewal that raised sidewalks by six inches, left uneven dirt banks, and created ruts in parking areas. The writer questions legal grounds and calls for city council members to inspect the work and address parking and sidewalk problems.
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Twelfth Street
Neighborhood sidewalk flaws spark renewal complaint
A resident under 90 on Social Security laments the lingering sidewalk repair in their area. They urge neighbors to contact their councilman to express frustration, saying the project worsened conditions and requesting action or seed money for grass.
Equal Rights Amendment debate in Iowa outlined by Joyce Evans
Joyce Evans argues for a state constitutional ERA adding equal rights for men and women while warning against misinterpretations of equal rights. She urges party support and notes courts will interpret broad principles, calling for cautious, equal treatment under law without expanding protections beyond existing statutes.
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Joyce Evans
St. NE
ERA supporters tout phrase as guarantee of women’s equality
Martha Ferring’s June 13 Out looks column argues the proposed ERA’s blanket equality clause is vague. The writer recalls past ERA battles, warns courts will define equality differently, and cites cases where gender-based rights shifted after legal ruling.
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Martha Ferring
ERA
Tick removal method with petroleum jelly praised
A reader argues that coating a tick with white petroleum jelly and waiting for it to release its grip is a safe effective alternative to traditional removal. If the tick does not let go the process should be repeated and the area washed and antiseptic applied for safety.
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Schmit
Remembering Hill 805 and the Korean War Marines
On the 30th anniversary of the Korean War start, the column recalls Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines on Hill 805 in 1951 and the June 25 1951 battle. It notes Marines who fought there became different through war, and honors the 54246 Americans who died in Korea.
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38Th Parallel
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Korea
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South Korea
Isn’t it the truth
A brief syndicated column by Carl Riblet Jr. argues that politics and morality are inseparable and that citizen duty cannot be shrugged off. It muses on instinct guiding actions while noting it cannot advise practical tasks like finding a TV repair.
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