West Germany vote strengthens NATO missile talks
The West German election boosted Kohl's Christian Democrats and strengthened the U S position in NATO missile talks with the Soviet Union. The vote damaged Soviet hopes for Western unity and pushed negotiations toward earnest action, despite public unease over missiles and the Greens rising.
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Fastest spinning pulsar becomes precise cosmic clock
Researchers charted a pulsar in Vulpecula spinning 642 times per second, the fastest yet. Its rotation shows negligible slowdown, rivaling atomic clocks and enabling potential new measurements of solar system masses and planetary effects on Earth’s orbit. The pulsar’s age is at least 100 million years within astronomical timescales.
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British racing dream spurs Iowa track hopes
A columnist argues for parimutuel tracks and off track betting in Iowa inspired by Britain. He describes UK courses, bets, Extel betting services, and the social appeal of racing, noting potential towns, jobs, and revenue while urging cautious expansion.
Educator Plans English Countryside Tours This Summer
Ben Wolverton Jr. of Troy Mills, a former college literature and composition teacher, plans to lead groups on tours of England's North York Moors, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Lake District starting late this summer.
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Language Notes on Word Usage and Spelling Variants
A columnist reviews examples of misused or mis-spelled words in sports and news copy. It contrasts correct terms like vice not vice and corroborate not collaborate in reporting, noting common OCR style errors and the importance of precise wording.
Letters oppose CDA plan to raze Magnus and Allison hotels
The Civic Development Association plans vacating and demolition to build a parking lot. Critics allege collusion with owners and redevelopers to evict residents without relocation, while UDAG funds may flow to a 13 story bank housing project, risking Cedar Rapids landmarks.
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Tax blunders show flaws in public office and tax rules
The piece criticizes public payrolls and tax practices citing dead checks cashed by relatives, erroneous 1981 tax figures used in 1982 filings, and misused government programs. It notes delays in Job Service benefits, low turnout for taxi job offers, and judges with untaxed holdings while the IRS errs in notices.
Not in the clinic Mercy Hospital clinic plan prompts doctor to set record straight
A physician denies involvement with a Mercy Hospital clinic. He clarifies his name was used without permission, opposes the clinic model, and cites commitment to his own patients, hospitals he supports, and family time.
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Government 10 percent withholding sparks anger over savings
A speaker denounces federal policy that would take 10 percent of savings over 150 dollars, likening it to an employee demanding advance pay and arguing voters control their government. The critic says representatives must work with existing resources and questions a projected 20 million cost over five years.
Not in vain after death message for Michael Stastny
In reference to Michael A. Stastny death after a restaurant parking lot fight on First Avenue, the writer expresses deep sympathy to the family and prays Mike’s death will deter violence. The note also asks God to keep at least one young person out of the morgue or hospital and to keep people like John Springer out of jail.
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