Nuclear waste disposal plans offer long term reassurance
The Gazette argues for Senate and House action on storing radiative wastes for at least 10 000 years and for solid form processing. It highlights test drillings by 1983 in basalt, tuff, and salt beds, a 1985 facility, and packaging waste with molten glass in stainless steel cylinders. The piece asserts this could reduce public fear and allow safe, long term burial.
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U.S. Senate
House
Senate
Savannah River
South Carolina
Wrong road to balance budget through constitutional amendment
Reagan favored balanced budget policy but opposed a constitutional fix SJR 58 would require a balanced budget each fiscal year with deficit spending only by three fifths vote and wartime waivers. Critics warn the three fifths escape clause invites avoidant budgeting and note debt ceilings rising while balanced budgets remain rare. If sent to the states approval by 38 states would be required, with Iowa urged to vote no.
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Reagan
Congress
Iowa
Sugar quotas and free trade clash in Reagan era critique
An opinion piece criticizes U.S. policy on sugar and protectionism in the Reagan era. It contrasts European subsidies with U.S. import quotas, argues for maintaining free trade principles, and proposes broader measures like an umbrella tax and reducing Japan's nuclear protection to curb protectionism. It warns against Treasury costs and urges citizen action to defend market openness.
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Reagan
Japan
U.S
Pakistan's founding left traces of stability and doubt
The piece reflects on Pakistan's 36 year journey from a mere idea to a state with Jinnah and Iqbal as symbolic figures. It notes abrupt 1947 independence from India, piecemeal territorial lines, and lack of Islamic institutions, while lamenting displaced Indian Muslim populations and unresolved Kashmir plebiscite.
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Pakistan
India
Delhi
Lucknow
Agra
Hyderabad
Deccan
Kashmir
Pakistanis in the Modern World and Afghan Refugees
T.B. Irving recalls conversations with an elderly civil servant in Islamabad and a refugee family, highlighting Pakistani generosity toward Afghans and the country’s skilled, globally respected professionals. He laments language gaps yet praises English as a bridge to the contemporary world, noting migrations to Britain and Canada and praising Pakistan’s universities and stability in the Middle East.
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Islamabad
India
Middle East
Britain
Canada
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite self expression on unlimited topics. The writer mentions T B Irving of Cedar Rapids, a retired university professor who has taught in California Canada Colombia New York Guatemala Minnesota Illinois and Tennessee, and who chairs the executive council of the American Islamic College in Chicago.
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T.B. Irving
Cedar Rapids
California
Canada
Colombia
New York
Guatemala
Minnesota
Illinois
Tennessee
American Islamic College
Chicago
Letter arguing against disarmament and for nuclear deterrence
The writer criticizes Ground Zero and arms control as naive. They argue an enemy has broken 27 of 28 agreements and advocate nuclear deterrence, citing Europe’s protests and biblical prophecy. They claim disarmament invites disaster and insist only Armageddon and Christ’s return can end war.
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Ground Zero
Europe
Ezekial
Daniel
Russia
World peace plebiscite urged by The Gazette
The Gazette editorial argues for a worldwide plebiscite on disarmament as a practical yet symbolic step toward universal peace. It cites historical reform movements and notes Eisenhower’s view that the people shape peace, urging a U.N. General Assembly June session to consider a universal peace ballot.
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the Gazette
Eisenhower
United States
Falklands
General Assembly of the United Nations
U.N
Gazette
Bike Week in Cedar Rapids Promotes Shared Road Use
Cedar Rapids City Council designated May 17 as Bike Week with billboards urging motorists to share the road. Biking aids clean air reduces street congestion saves gas and frees parking space, improving quality of life. The Cedar Valley Nature Trail offers a friendlier option for riders, with improved limestone surface this year after last year’s grading.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
CCC revival sought by NACCCA aims to locate former CCC members
The National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni reports a nationwide effort to find about 2 million former CCC members and affiliates from the 1930s and 1940s. It promotes NACCCA chapters, information literature, and plans to reinstate a permanent CCC. Interested readers can write NACCCA Headquarters at 7900 Sudley Road Suite 413 Manassas Virginia.
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National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni
Naccca
CCC
Iowa
Gazette
Sudley Road
Manassas
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