Rebuilding Moscow embassy with American shops and theaters
A letter proposes demolishing the Moscow embassy and rebuilding the ground floor as an American commercial complex. It suggests a Kmart, Walgreen, McDonald’s, Winn-Dixie, two theater spaces, and pay phones to project Americana while hiding U.S. security planning behind a humorous façade.
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U.S
Moscow
America
Kmart
Walgreen
McDonald’s
Winn-Dixie
Farmlands
Do nothing fails in Outlooks column sparks debate on inflation
The letter argues price and wage controls during World War II helped curb inflation while monetary policy and high interest rates caused stagflation in the 1970s and early 1980s. It cites bankruptcy and job losses, questions laissez-faire remedies, and urges alternatives. Amnesty International Group 181 announces an open house event May 19 at People's Church to promote prisoner relief and fair trials in global human rights cases.
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Dale Netherton
Roger J. Pierce
Staub Ct
Argentina
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Amnesty International Group 181
People’s Church
Third Ave
Amnesty International
Ramanujan Manikkalingam
Letter to the editor questions political ethics and Gary Hart scandal
The writer questions lawmakers pay and integrity while criticizing Gary Hart's sex scandal and its impact on leadership. They argue officials prioritize power and money over public service, and propose a provocative view on a president who acts on personal fantasies rather than in public governance.
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Hart
Hart Scandal and The Poker of Political Death
The piece discusses Gary Hart facing a political crisis and questions whether his downfall was self-inflicted or a staged ambush. It recalls the Muskie episode, speculates on dirty tricks by opponents, and suggests investigative reporting could reveal the truth while urging Hart to endure.
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Republican Party
Ed Muskie
Hart
The
Miami Herald
Gary Hart
United States
Gary
Letters Spar Over City Hall and Free Speech In Gazette
Lonnie Clark of 452 Owen St NW argues against intimidation after Barbara Valley and others faced warnings over letters to The Gazette. He notes police departures and questions timing, urging consideration of a mayor alderman form to diffuse concentrated power.
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Barbara Valley
Gazette
Officer Valley
Valley
Lonnie Clark
Owen St
Windy day spraying raises yard rights and safety concerns
A resident reports windy spraying near their yard on May 11 between 3:30 and 4 pm. They allege nearby Chemlawn used Benadryl and Diazion poisons, question wind-day spraying rules, and reference a five year $64 million water protection plan funded by taxes, urging safer practices.
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Channel 9
Chemlawn
Wall Street Pattern Then a Stock Market Prediction
Since 1950 the market rose in the two years before a presidential election. Post election the trend often turns bearish. Some see a cycle that may influence prices though economists dismiss it. The piece hints at using patterns, even joking about a groundhog’s shadow.
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Wall Street
Lake Delhi petitions over IBP plant near Manchester
Citizens of Iowa seek an environmental impact study before IBP builds a hog slaughter plant near Manchester. They warn 2 million gallons daily of wastewater could harm Lake Delhi Maquoketa River groundwater and wildlife and call for signatures by May 22 to present at a meeting.
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IBP
Manchester
Iowa
Maquoketa
Lake Delhi
Campo Delhi
Rocky Nook
Pizza Place
First Lady's niche and grammar gaffes noted
A clipping reviews Nancy Reagan finding her role on the national scene with a joke about a misspelled headline. It also recalls a sport glove anecdote from 1975, misused phrases, and critics joking about fraternal aspirations and postwar straits.
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Gordon Strayer
Iowa City
Nancy Reagan
Strayer
Hayden Fry
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans express varied views
A collection of periodic observations from thoughtful residents of eastern Iowa inviting public expression. The topics span broad interests and perspectives, reflecting individual viewpoints and community concerns.
Harold F. Ewoldt, Cedar Rapids Chamber figure, historian
Harold F. Ewoldt of Cedar Rapids, retired general manager of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, is a specialist in the Cedar Rapids area history.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion Area
Abbe the First White Settler of Linn County Iowa
William Abbe and Olive Greene Abbe crossed the Mississippi in 1837 and moved into what would become Linn County Iowa. Abbe built cabins, helped establish Marion, served as justice of the peace and legislator, and freighted to Fort Atkinson and Prairie du Chien. He later joined the California gold rush, died in 1852, and is remembered as Linn County’s pioneer and founder figure.
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Rock Island
Cedar River
Connecticut
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New York State
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Robert Ellis
Otho Bowling
David King
Shepherd
Ellis
Ellis Park
Richard Knott
Benjamin Nye
Lucas
Burlington
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Gray
Mount Vernon
Mary Wolcott
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Indian Agency
Fort Atkinson
Prairie du Chien
California
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Sacramento
Marion Masonic Lodge
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Maplecrest Dr
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Wall Street Pattern
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John Doe
Tamino
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