Bipolar Peace Theory Supports Lithuania Independence
The piece argues for backing Lithuania's freedom and opposing strong U.S. pressure on the Soviet Union. It cites John Lewis Gaddis's view that a bipolar world, with the U.S. and USSR, has maintained peace and that the U.S. should help preserve a unified Soviet Union while allowing Lithuania to seek independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithuania
Bush
Gorbachev
Moscow
U.S
Soviet Union
The
Atlantic
Ohio University
John Lewis Gaddis
Gaddis
United States
Russia
Russian Federal
U.S.S.R
Kremlin
Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act critique
A Washington reflection questions the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1990, noting numerous large, urgent funds for education, disaster relief, census needs, foreign aid, and other programs. The piece argues many items are overstated emergencies and serves as a vehicle for profligate spending, underscoring taxpayer burden.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
San Francisco
Panama
Nicaragua
United States
U.S. Sentencing Commission
St. Regis
New York
White House
Namibia
Lithuania
Mozambique
Uganda
Congress Overspending Franks Mail With A Diesel Truck
New York Times editorial notes House Administration Committee approved a $48,000 diesel truck to move franked mail amid rising constituent mailings promised this year. It compares Senate spending at about $18 million and questions disclosure of individual member costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
House
Postal Service
Senate
Jaycees praised after Cedar Rapids cleanup claim dispute
A letter defends the Cedar Rapids Jaycees for nearly 60 years of volunteer work after a Transportation Director questioned cleanup of Uptown Friday Night. The writer calls for fair treatment, cites weekly 90 minute cleanups, and argues the event did not cause later drunken driving arrests. The letter also discusses state environmental funding and military housing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Transportation
Bill Hoekstra
Hoekstra
Uptown
Walk America Volunteers Honored by March of Dimes
A note from Joyce Kohl executive director Eastern Iowa March of Dimes thanks volunteers who walked April 29 in Walk America. The message emphasizes preventing birth defects and healthy babies as goals for tomorrow's children.
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March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
America
Joyce Kohl
Eastern Iowa
March of Dimes
First Ave. SE
Russ Nading Campaign Promoted in Linn County race
A letter endorses Russ Nading for Linn County supervisor highlighting his service as Fairfax mayor, city council experience, Linn County commission work, and veteran status. The author urges voters to compare candidates and vote for Nading. Address: 1605 Ninth Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Nading
Linn County
Fairfax
Lorrayn Kaeberle
Ninth Ave
Statewide concerns on DHS practices in Iowa
A correspondent argues the Iowa Department of Human Services overreaches by removing children without proper court orders and by relying on social workers reports. The letter accuses supervisors of ignorance and cites alleged illegal actions and flawed guidance while urging reform and accountability. The writer also compares road safety and enforcement, advocating focus on prevention over mere compliance.
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Iowa Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services
Robert J. Walker
Route
Iowa City
Marion Voters Urged to Endorse Fire Station No. 2
Jay Kacena of Marion urges support for a referendum to fund Fire Station No. 2 as the town expands beyond a three minute reach from the existing Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street station. He cites emergency response peace of mind and local safety needs.
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Marion
Eighth Avenue
Sixth Street
Jay Kacena
First Ave
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Due Hladky Ili
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
BNE
Fund For Innovation In Education
Senate Appropriations Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oregon
Mark Hatfield
National Commission On Children
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
C.R
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nathan Hoffman
Grand Ave
the Gazette
Donald van Sickle Fayette
Walk
Nading
Des Moines
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