Halley’s comet photo and stockbroker support in Nicaragua
The column recalls a 1910 Halley’s comet image used by the press, contrasts old vs modern tech, and skewers White House views on covert aid to the Nicaraguan contras. It mocks Pat Buchanan and portrays stockbrokers as eager to fund the contras, while noting regional distrust and potential moral obligations.
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Halley
the Gazette
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Ariz
Associated Press
Reagan
Central America
Wall Street
Nicaragua
J.P. Morgan
Brown
Harvard
Princeton
White House
Pat Buchanan
Spiro Agnew
Fidel Castro
Ferdinand Marcos
James Cagney Hospitalized With Circulatory Issue
Oscar winner James Cagney, 86, remained in stable condition at Lenox Hill Hospital New York after a circulatory problem. A spokeswoman said he was admitted a few days ago and likely to be released home in a few days.
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Cagney
James Cagney
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York
Eva Dales
Cedar Rapids Gazette details origins and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company lists address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It notes subscription rates by carrier and mail for Morning Editions and Sunday editions, plus rates for out-of-state and U.S. territories. It also states no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service and credits the Associated Press for local news. Postmaster address provided.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
P.O. Box
Debunking Nine Myths About Men
Cosmopolitan dispels common male myths challenging stereotypes about men. The piece argues men are not universally exploitive or unromantic, presenting a nuanced view on masculinity and behavior. It highlights research and cultural factors shaping perceptions of men.
Macchio makes mentor movies with new Crossroads
Ralph Macchio, star of The Karate Kid, releases Crossroads the second of three mentor themed films. He calls these projects mentor movies and says they explore guidance and growth through character relationships. The article appears on entertainment page 4E.
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Ralph Macchio
Crossroads
Mentor
Entertainment
Minister Develops Help Program For Men Who Batter
The Rev. Nick Longworth works on a treatment program for men who batter women. He describes them as individuals struggling with life who need protection and support. The piece appears on lifestyle page 1B.
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Nick Longworth
Dr Seuss Writes First Adult Book At Age Eighty Two
The beloved children's author Dr Seuss has written his first grownup book at 82 titled A Book for Obsolete Children. It follows an elderly man through the anxieties of a modern hospital examination as described on page 2E.
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Dr. Seuss
Betty Crocker Cartoon Heather Moonlights as Spokesperson
Cathy from Betty Crocker becomes a company spokesperson joining Garfield and the Peanuts gang in a trend of cartoon characters taking on brand roles. Money, page IF.
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Betty Crocker
Cathy
Money
Page
Tourists Drawn to the Emerald Isle by Scenic Castles
Tourists are drawn to Ireland by the scenic landscape including castles like Dromoland near Shannon. The growing visitor interest highlights Ireland as a preferred travel destination in leisure coverage.
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Emerald Isle
Dromoland
Shannon
Ireland
Leisure
Iacocca recalls death thoughts amid Chrysler crisis
Dallas Times Herald reports Chrysler chief Lee Iacocca admitting he briefly considered death by action during Chrysler’s near bankruptcy in 1980 and late 1989. He described the 1980 moment when cash and payroll pressures loomed, noting oil prices and safety rules worsened the strain. He stressed he never planned to kill himself.
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Dallas Times Herald
Dallas
Chrysler
Lee Iacocca
Iacocca
Detroit
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Patti LaBelle
Ron Severin
LaBelle
Minskoff
S. Clay Campbell
Patti LaBelle Studio
Campbell
Donna Reed
Marlene Dietrich
Rita Hayworth
Hayworth
Ann Sheridan
Janet Blair
Claire Trevor
Olivia de Havilland
Johnny Paycheck
Sharon
Paycheck
Macchio
Busi
Lee Lacocca
Theresa Legg
Red Cross
Green Carnati
ONS
Seasons Florist
Ad. S.E
Boddicker School OF Music
16Th Ave. S.W
Is City National Bank
Old Marion Rd
N.E
Lindale
1St Ave
Rodeway Inn
Coralville
Ox Lounge
Goodwill Store
16Th Ave
Sun
Blairs Ferry Rd
Walker
Old Capitol
Iowa City
Lindale Mall
Stride Rite
Walker's
Notel Roon
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