Reagan remarks on persecution stirs debate on human rights
The editorial argues the presidents Holocaust memorial remark equates persecution with terrorism and questions the administration’s foreign policy stance. It notes Soviet support for Syria and Lebanon, mild U S reaction to Soviet engagement, and calls for talking human rights with the Soviets while condemning terrorism as persecution.
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White House
Reagan
United States
U.S
Spock
Iowa bill would force suspects to submit to identification tests
The Iowa Legislature approved a bill allowing non testimonial identification of crime suspects not yet arrested or charged. It would compel hair, blood and fingerprint submissions with judge approval based on reasonable grounds. Critics warn the measure violates the Fifth Amendment and could lead to wrongful convictions or reversals on procedural grounds. A governor veto could halt the proposal.
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Iowa
Why Israel delays on Syrian challenge
A column argues Syria under Hafez Assad seeks war to shore up his regime while the Soviet Union tests the new Reagan administration. It portrays Syria’s alignment with Russia, its Lebanon actions, and Israel’s measured brinkmanship as part of a broader superpower contest.
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Israel
Chicago
Mideast
Hafez Assad
Syria
Soviet Union
Assad
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Jordan
Iran
Iraq
Muammar Khadafy
Libya
Afghanistan
Lebanon
Arab League
Damascus
Suez
Begin
Philip Habib
Washington
PLO
America
Kremlin
Ronald Reagan
Abandoned pets appeal for kind home amid local outrage
A letter laments two dumped animals near Jones Park a frightened Lhasa Apso poodle mix dog and an unknown kitten. The writer urges humane surrender to shelters and questions why owners abandon pets during Be Kind to Animals Week. The piece also defends Norway Amana School merger views and praises Norway High education.
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Jones Park
Norway-Amana
Beyond Rubies Women’s Conference Opens at Kirkwood College
Dorothy Loeffler praises the first annual women’s conference Beyond Rubies held at Kirkwood College on April 24 and 25. She notes Jean Kilbourne’s provocative presentation and the broad appeal of workshops she wishes many more women could attend next year. thanks organizers for a memorable event.
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Kirkwood College
Jean Kilbourne
Acs
Kirkwood
Roast beef and synthetic coffee worries in May letter
The author rails against roast beef served thin and underdone claiming it reduces flavor and profit for restaurants. They criticize synthetic coffee labeled robusta for bitterness and lack of aroma, question safeguards like the pure food and drug law, and wonder about coffee sourcing and deceptive advertising.
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National Geographic
Brazil
Proctor and Gamble
Teamsters Probe Could Undercut Front Runner for President
In Chicago on June 1 the Teamsters hold a quadrennial meeting in Las Vegas to choose a new president amid impending grand jury indictments. The probe centers on mob-linked skimming from Las Vegas casinos and ties between Nick Civella, Allen Dorfman, and the pension fund, with Roy Williams seen as a possible target.
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Chicago
Teamsters Union
Las Vegas
Justice Department
Kansas City
Williams
Nick Civella
Tropicana Hotel
FBI
Teamsters
Central States Pension Fund
Civella
Allen Dorfman
Pension Fund
Alan Glick
San Diego
Wordplay slips blur meaning in misused terms
A journalist cites a misused word when a player salutes off court and editors mix up similar forms. The piece explains common errors such as waive versus wave, lobotomized versus abject, minister versus administer, credible versus creditable, and rightfully versus righteous.
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Robinson
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