Embargo harms U.S. fertilizer and grain exports and policy
The piece argues Monday's fertilizer export ban mirrors the grain embargo, hurting U.S. credibility and aiding Soviet interests. It warns of higher fertilizer and food prices, reduced imports of Soviet ammonia, and rising U.S. dependence on phosphate from Morocco, with looming resource shortages by 2000.
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Iowa income tax checkoff hits new high in 1978
The Iowa income tax checkoff rose to 225 281 by year end 1978 with Democrats receiving 120 392 and Republicans 104 889. The prior record was 224 788 in 1975 split 135 820 for Democrats and 88 968 for Republicans. Both parties gain if more filers use the checkoff and a third box is now available for independents.
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Bush's N H defeat signals shift in Republican race
The New Hampshire primary exposes shallow support for Bush as Reagan dominates with 50 percent in a seven man field. Voters blame ethics fears and the Nashua Telegraph debate, while Bush lacks a clear record or policy stance. Possible alternatives surface but face obstacles from Reagan alignment and conservative loyalties.
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Carter asked to join Tri lateral Commission in 1973
A 1977 Sonoma State College study notes Carter was invited by Zbigniew Brzezinski and David Rockefeller, founders of the organization in 1973, to join the Tri lateral Commission amid debate over US foreign policy.
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Trilateral Commission and Rockefeller Forces in U S Policy
A letter criticizes George Bush and the Trilateral Commission led by David Rockefeller. It argues the group influences presidents, media, and policy to control energy, money, and the military. The piece cites Brzezinski and Goldwater, and endorses Walter Gormly's column as a clear contrast of values.
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Gazette Editorial Page Guidelines
The Gazette outlines reader letters policy including a 400 word limit per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. It requires real names, addresses, readable signatures, and nonanonymous publication with non print telephones for authentication. The page prioritizes issues over personalities and excludes poetry.
Sometimes a cigar is nothing but a joke in politics
Joseph Sobran argues that ethnic jokes in the 1980 campaign reveal liberal discomfort with stereotypes. He notes media outrage over Ronald Reagan's cockfight anecdote and argues jokes can expose social attitudes, not merely offend.
Truth of history echoes in perpetual war slogans
Carl Riblet Jr argues that Middle East conflicts prove wars arise from enduring ideas rather than fleeting slogans. He contends wars persist armistice to armistice as slogans and people drive violence across centuries.
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