Iran quake relief urged despite ideological divides
Editorial urges broad U S aid for northern Iran after a massive quake with 50000 dead and 100000 injured while warning against inappropriate gifts. It cites psychology of survivors and calls for cash donations via established humanitarian groups to counter propaganda myths.
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George Bush
American Red Cross
Soviet Armenia
Los Angeles
Robert R. Butterworth
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United States
U.S
Earth
North pension fight over Iran Contra conviction
Oliver North faces loss of his 23000 dollar annual military pension due to retirement law, while Poindexter keeps 58000 a year. Lawmakers including Biden and Frank call for reform to avoid unequal treatment amid broader comparisons to civilian cases and drug offender pensions.
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Oliver North
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Poindexter
John M. Poindexter
Barney Frank
D-Mass
Joe Biden
D-Del
Ollie North
Biden
Senate
Smoking and AIDS link found by UC Berkeley researchers
Researchers studied 1000 men with HIV and found 33 percent of smokers developed AIDS during the study versus 27 percent of nonsmokers. AIDS deaths were 15 percent among smokers and 12 percent among nonsmokers. Authors call for more research while warning of health hazards from smoking.
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University of California, Berkeley
Dick Tracy mania provokes universal eye rolling
A Time Work column critiques the Warren Beatty Madonna Dick Tracy hype, noting overexposure from Lay King interviews to cover stories. The piece laments mania for pop culture icons, cites past obsessions from Batman to Twin Peaks, and reflects on a copycat media era and society’s distraction with trivial fads.
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Warren Beatty
Madonna
Dick Tracy
Larry King
Donahue
Cable
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Sistine Chapel
Larry
Seattle
al Pacino
Beatles
Ed Sullivan
New York
The
Sergeant Pepper
Dynasty
Princess of Wales
Mikhail Gorbachev
Bart Simpson
J.R
Tracy
Phil Rizzuto
Satan blamed for America's drug problem says Bennett
The Gazette’s Outlooks column mocks Drug Czar William Bennett for blaming Satan for drug abuse. It argues the drug war fails and political leaders suppress debate on legalization while calling for open discussion and constructive alternatives to combat drugs. The piece cites Bennett’s New Orleans address and Washington’s drug policies.
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Southern Baptist
New Orleans
Bennett
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Assembly
America
Satan
Washington, D.C
Bush
Readers react to politics sports and music in Gazette letters
In a volley of letters Marion Barry criticism flag burning debates and a concert fan note mix with advice on employee benefits. The writers address civic issues cultural events and financial notices while urging action and accountability.
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Paul McCartney
Cyclone Stadium
McCartney
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Branstad Endorsed by State Page with Candid View
A former Iowa Senate page writes from his 1989 session experience endorsing Terry Branstad for governor. He calls Avenson unfit, praising Branstad as intelligent, respected, and pro growth while criticizing the Democratic Legislature. He urges voters to support Branstad for Iowa’s future.
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Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Don Avenson
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