Nonviolence powered Philippine revolution and allied voices
Letters praise the peaceful Philippine uprising aided by active non violence led by churches unions and students with Fellowship of Reconciliation support in Manila and across cities. They cite Aquino leadership and mass restraint as tanks faced only candles and crowds.
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Manila
Aquino
Marcos
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Hildegard
Jean Goss-Mayr
International Fdr
Richard Deats
Nyack
N.Y
Iowa not ready for video lotteries say critics
The Citizens' Committee Against Legalized Gambling in Iowa led by Rev. Otto Steele Jr. argues video lotteries would introduce gambling into homes and communities. They warn 96 percent of compulsive gamblers started before age 14 and question Iowa becoming a leading gambling state by combining Lotto with video lotteries.
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Iowa
Midwest
Otto Steele Jr
Citizens’ Committee Against
Fayette
Gasoline Price Gouging Reported in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids resident claims local gasoline stations charge 92 to 95 cents per gallon while nearby Iowa towns offer 71 to 85 cents. The writer attributes higher prices to local retailers, vows to shop in Ely, Palo, or Iowa City, and notes personal experience after 15 months in the city.
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Cedar Rapidians
Iowa
Oelwein
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
C.R
Des Moines
Ely
Palo
Harkin plan for corn aid stalls amid Nicaragua aid clash
Iowa farmers urged to apply for food stamps while awaiting relief. Senator Harkin proposed early payments for sealed corn to help U S grain producers. President counters with a $100 million military aid package for Nicaraguan rebels, dashing hope for corn aid.
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Iowa
America
Harkin
County home privatization urged amid care concerns
A reader argues the Linn County Care Facility should be privatized, citing resident eligibility, tax shifts, and lack of county board expertise. They note a distant rehabilitation unit at St Luke's, transportation issues, and political influence, urging action to avoid further public costs.
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Linn County
County Board of Supervisors
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke’s
Sandinistas threaten Central America and U.S. refugee backlash
A letter complains that Sandinista rule in Nicaragua is tyrannical, comparing Ortega’s victory to rigged elections and warning of a communist push across Central America. The writer argues that aiding democratic resistance is both principled and practical, citing potential refugee crises and economic impacts.
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Congress
Emry
United States of America
Mohr
Moses
Betty McCollister
Iowa City
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Nicaragua
Central America
Mexico
America
Havana
Harkin
Reagan and aides push hardline policy on Nicaragua
George Linnevold from Decorah criticizes President Reagan and his secretaries Weinberger and Shultz for pursuing harsher actions in Nicaragua and El Salvador. He cites media reports of U S weapons used to kill thousands and notes Latin nations urging renewed peace talks that were rejected. He advocates non intervention and rights for the Salvadoran and Nicaraguan people.
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Reagan
Weinberger
Shultz
Nicaragua
el Salvador
George Linnevold Decorah
Puzzling Words Dell Dale Vale Glen And Dell
A curious exploration of valley terms in dictionaries shows dale dell vale glen and valley all mean a valley with nuances. Dell is a secluded wooded valley with extra senses including trull and drab meaning prostitute.
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Trull
Dale
Dell
Glen
Vale
Valley
Sir Thomas Dale
Virginia
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans invitation to share views
A section inviting Eastern Iowa readers to express thoughts on wide ranging topics. It emphasizes personal perspectives and freedom of expression from residents, without a fixed agenda or agenda.
Iowan Reliability Engineer Jim Schmickley Career Highlights
Jim Schmickley of Cedar Rapids is a reliability engineer at Rockwell Collins. A native Iowan, he served in Europe as an Army Signal Corps officer and has worked for Magnavox and McDonnell Douglas.
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Cedar Rapids
Rockwell-Collins
Europe
Army Signal Corps
Magnavox
McDonnell-Douglas
Rights, rhetoric, and the law in modern discourse
A columnist muses on liberties and state power, juxtaposing famous constitutional text with current debates on rights. It cites the Second and Fourth Amendments and notes college aid practices that compel parental tax returns for student financial aid.
First Amendment and School Prayer Debate Revisited
Discussion critiques federal restraint on religion and state power, noting First Amendment limits, school prayer issues, and the impact of funding mechanisms on state compliance. Mentions nativity displays, school choirs, and access for religious groups, with reference to speed limits as federal control.
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Congressional
Europe
New Jersey
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Rights Keepers and Seat Belt Debates in Iowa
A reader argues against seat belt laws and recalls a prior helmet law repeal. They urge exercising rights within the system, contacting legislators, and reporting concerns to federal inspectors general to safeguard liberties. The letter closes with a reminder to protect and preserve one’s rights.
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Iowa
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