Global plan urged to halt asteroidal threat via international space cooperation
The Gazette argues that an asteroid extinction risk from 65 million years ago could recur and urges NASA and global partners to implement a long range monitoring system and nuclear intercept capabilities. It calls for an international program with the Soviet Union and a 11 nation European Agency to protect Earth, stressing shared human survival over rivalries.
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Outer Space
Earth
NASA
Soviet Union
European Space Agency
Iowa debating radar jammers versus detectors law
Iowa lawmakers clash over regulating radar jammers and detectors used to evade highway speed enforcement. The House moves toward criminalizing both devices while the Senate favors outlawing only jammers, citing enforcement practicality and safety.
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Iowa House
Senate
House
Senate Transportation Committee
Iowa
Arming of Arabs reveals Israel’s cautious stance in arms debate
Washington reports Reagan will permit sale of equipment to Saudi Arabia enabling F 15s to threaten Tel Aviv. Israel condemns the move but shies from a direct fight in Congress, citing trust in the president and risk to regional stability. The piece argues Israel should oppose the sale forcefully to defend security.
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Washington
Saudi Arabia
Tel Aviv
Israel
Begin
Reagan
Congress
U.S
United States
Kennedy
Sen. Moynihan
Jackson
Letters to The Gazette on strikes and Boise reunion notice
In four months of ADM Corn Sweeteners strike many readers urge workers to fight big business, end foregone benefits and defend rights. A reunion notice invites former crew of USS Boise CL 47 to Chicago for Sept 23 27 with contact details. A religious civic column argues government cutbacks require applying moral teachings to poverty and crime.
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ADM
Cedar Rapids
ADM Corn Sweetners
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago
Boise
Reagan's blunt cuts spark debate on federal regulation
The piece critiques President Reagan using a meat cleaver to slash rules including 1979 emergency building temperature limits and bilingual education proposals. It argues the temperature limits saved fuel with high compliance and asks for serious reform rather than stunts and quick fixes.
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Reagan
Embargo Stance on Feed Grains and Tech Exports
The passage argues for a total embargo after Carter's feed grain ban and cites U S farmers harmed by taxation and production costs. It claims Russia benefits from buying and copying U S equipment and asserts American computer tech leads, with Moscow’s spies acquiring items indirectly.
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Russia
Afghanistan
Carter
Pay the Bills to Those Who Fix Our Homes
Citizens urge paying for essential home services and utilities to support workers who maintain furnaces, air conditioners, light, gas, water, and phone services. The argument emphasizes fair income for tradespeople who keep households running.
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