Numbers to watch as Democrats gain power in the House
The editorial notes that with 26 new Democratic seats the House shifts to Democratic control and could push for distinct budget alternatives. It warns of large deficits and inflation risks if the recovery stalls, and questions future defense spending and fiscal policy ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Budget Committee
Richard A. Gephardt
Missouri
Reagan
Tip O'Neill
League of Women Voters Denies Partisan Shift Over Fund Letter
A Washington spokeswoman insists the LWV remains nonpartisan after a fundraising letter urged support against proposed budget cuts. The appeal targeted President Reagan’s budget and PAC influence, described by experts as a high impact direct mail tactic. The piece underscores the LWV's role in voter education and midline civic services.
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National League of Women Voters
League
Washington, D.C
Reagan
LWV
Democratic Party
Patient representation in health care ethics debate
Letters debate patient rights and informed consent urging majority representation in health affairs. Authors push for public input, patient ethics control, and alternative care access while contrasting clergy involvement with separation of church and state and recalling a Reagan appeal to religious leaders.
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Peoples Medical Society, Inc
East Minor Street
Emmaus
Federal Republic
Reagan
America
When Bad Things Happen to Good People Explored
A critique of traditional answers to why good people suffer argues that God cannot prevent misfortune. Kushner contends God offers aid to endure pain rather than prevent it, stressing human free will and the idea of God as fellow sufferer who understands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Harol Kushner
Rabbi Kushner
Halley
Kushner
Alfred North Whitehead
Cedar Rapids ham promotion sparks local union concerns
A group of 1 750 Local 3 UFCW workers at Wilson Foods in Cedar Rapids protests Armstrong's department store ham giveaways tied to a March Early Bird Sale. The workers, citing economy and layoffs, urge support for local jobs and sales while questioning store attitudes. They emphasize Wilson Foods as Iowa's largest meat processor and urge shoppers to favor community promotion over outside promotions.
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UFCW
Wilson Foods
Armstrong's Department
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Armstrong's
Two Good Samaritans Save Toddler In Street
Readers thank Victor Le Grand and John Rinderknecht for finding a cold toddler in the street on Thursday night March 10. The writers note the parents and grandmother did not thank the men and emphasize gratitude for the safe outcome and for learning through The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor le Grand
John Rinderknecht
New Frontier Letter From Americans in Latin America
A couple describes seven years in Costa Rica and Colombia’s Caribbean coast, praising local culture, climate, and a low cost of living. They share impressions of Santa Marta, Pan American Highway, and Mt Columbus, inviting readers to write for more details about their dream in the Americas.
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Latin America
Americas
U.S
Gazette
Costa Rica
Pearl Harbor
Colombia
Caribbean
Santa Marta
Mt. Columbus
Columbus
America
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