Instructive dispute over INF verification procedures
The article notes an impasse between the United States and Soviet Union over INF treaty verification. It warns that Senate restraint, notably Sam Nunn’s amendment, could hinder implementing a pioneering arms control accord and that discretion is needed to resolve technical misunderstandings.
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Europe
Ameri
Ronald Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev
Geneva
Senate
Sam Nunn
U.S
Nun
Nunn
Cosmic origins clash with evolving astronomy ideas
A discussion contrasts new astronomical findings on the universe’s age and galaxy formation with creationist views. It notes that distant galaxies imply a younger universe than some theories and challenge cold dark matter and inflationary models, while praising scientific methodology over dogmatic beliefs.
Veto debate on Iowa malpractice bill stirs readers
Letters from Iowa readers contest the proposed medical malpractice cap, accuse the governor of siding with insurers, urge transparency on political loyalties, praise Cedar Rapids Ethnic Fest, defend libraries and video stores, and warn against IBP's growing Iowa monopoly amid river pollution fears.
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Iowa
Towa
Tito Trevino
Tion
Trial Lawyers of
Des Moines
Assi
Decorum at weddings and church photography policies
Pastor John J. Oren of James United Methodist Church defends decorum in worship during weddings. He notes Iowa law places wedding authority with ordained ministers and cites photographer behavior as a concern influencing church policies.
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St. James
Iowa
John J. Oren
James United Methodist ‘Church
Ellis Blvd
Employee Assistance Forum Thanks Organizers and Speakers
The Employee Assistance Program Forum held April 26 at Stouffer's thanked all who helped and noted Cedar Rapids businesses expanding employee assistance programs. Committee members Betty Johnson Gloria Frost Tressa Youngbear and Terry Hoyland-Houghton organized the event with speaker volunteers. John Garringer executive director Area Substance Abuse Council Cedar Rapids IA.
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Stouffer's
Betty Johnson
Area Substance Abuse Council
Gloria Frost
Shire-Hattery Engineers
Tressa Youngbear
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
Terry Hoyland-Houghton
SCI Financial Groups
Prayer in public schools sparks warning from Mark V. West
Mark V. West of Belle Plaine argues that banning the Lord s Prayer and other religious readings harms students. He says the prayer is a blueprint for love and dependence on a higher power, and warns education and youth are adrift without it.
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Mark V. West
Belle Plaine
Eastern Iowans invited to share views on topics
Genar Hapios, a 50 year veteran in technology and business with Collins Radio and other U.S. firms, discusses his engagement in high tech research and writing. The notice invites thoughtful public input from readers on unlimited topics.
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Or Genar Hapios
U.S
Collins Radio
Peace Industrial Complex proposed to fuel economy and peace
Des Moines hosts the Stanley Founda ine Peace Agenda Conference where speakers argue for a Peace Industrial Complex PIC to replace the Military Industrial Complex MIC. The plan envisions $400 billion annual funding to create millions of peace oriented private sector jobs in tech space, infrastructure, housing, education and health while reducing war driven employment. State Sen Beverly Hannon of Anamosa backs the idea as a path to profitable peace and national employment.
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Stanley Foundaine
Des Moines
Iowa
U.S
MIC
PIC
Beverly Hannon
Anamosa
Peace
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Iowa City
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