Nixon pariah status dogs bid for presidential library at Duke
The Gazette editorials say negotiations to acquire the Richard Nixon library have stalled due to weak economy and political climate. Observers note decades later that linking institutions to Nixon remains controversial yet the record should remain accessible for objective study.
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Richard Nixon
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Iowa Hawkeyes Fall Short in Triple Overtime Showdown
In a Field House finale packed with emotion, Minnesota tops Iowa in a three overtime clash. The Gophers hold a strong edge for the Big Ten title with an 18-game schedule, while Iowa must win at Illinois and Purdue to share the championship. Fans remain hopeful despite the loss.
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Squaw Creek Park Lake Idea Survives Budget Hurdles
The Squaw Creek Park 127 acre lake project, proposed since the mid 1960s, struggles for funding. Despite past bond approval and repeated setbacks, the county board endorses keeping the plan on the back burner rather than dropping it, hoping for better economic times.
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Reagan urged to address defense and policy in primetime speech
House Minority Leader Bob Michel urged President Reagan to deliver a television address outlining defense plans and how weapons fit into a broader strategy. Critics say Reagan must redefine Reaganism with clear goals on defense, welfare, environment, and race to maintain public support.
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Grant Wood AEA staff raise tensions and CSA gains
Letters recount the Grant Wood Classified Staff Association forming bargaining rights after a contract with smaller pay and benefits gains than professional staff. Readers also critique city parking policy with double tickets near the Five Seasons Center and discuss Cuba border tensions and national defense.
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Lawyers cash in as government fights for corporate foes
The piece argues that major lawsuits against IBM and AT&T yielded large legal fees for firms like Cravath, Swaine & Moore, with government costs rising to millions. It notes estimated hundreds of millions in IBM and AT&T defense fees, and hints at ongoing FCC and SEC cases paying top lawyers, while questioning taxpayers' gains from prolonged litigation.
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