China permanent normal trade status urged by Gazette editorials
The editorial argues for granting China permanent normal trade status to bring China into the World Trade Organization, boost US commerce, and encourage reform. It cautions opponents that jobs could be affected and human rights issues may persist, but notes potential benefits in exposing China to Western practices and widening the Chinese middle class.
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U.S
Acs
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Congress
World Trade Organization
Soviet Union
Soviet Bloc
Alan Tonelson
United States Business and Industry Council Educational Foundation
New York Times
Mexico
Clinton
Time is Pressing in South Africa AIDS Crisis
An editorial urges President Thabo Mbeki to act decisively on HIV AIDS. It highlights cheaper antiretroviral courses as effective prevention and calls for stronger public leadership to curb the daily infection rate of about 1,600 in South Africa.
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South Africa
Clinton
World Bank International Monetary Fund
Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki
Washington
Thailand
West Africa
Uganda
Yoweri Museveni
Dole
Senate
Republican National Committee
Nixon
Israel
Richard Nixon
Buddy
Cole
California
Dewey Clower
Mapping a future to save open spaces and farms
John A. Baden argues for innovative development to protect open spaces in the United States. He highlights Elk Grove in Montana as a model for high density planning, using central water systems to avoid groundwater contamination, while cautioning against ranchettes that fragment habitat and raise conflicts with wildlife. He urges leadership and fair policy to balance land use, farming rights, and growth.
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John A. Baden
United States
Elk Grove
Montana
Gallatin Valley
Bring back Dr. Dobson’s Columns to Your Pages
Reader pleads to restore Dr. James Dobson’s child rearing advice column after its removal. They praise his male perspective on ethics and morals guiding family growth and note current columns lack usefulness for parents and even spouses.
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Mallard Fillmore
James Dobson
Dr. Dobson
Karen Balderston for Linn County Supervisor Primary
Lifelong Democrat switchs to Republican to vote in Linn County primary on June 6. Balderston pledges to oppose big money influence and support taxpayer interests, pursue five supervisors, explore landfill options, and promote orderly growth for all residents.
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Linn County
Karen Balderston
Karen
Gazette invites letters to editor from Cedar Rapids readers
The Gazette asks contributors to submit letters up to 300 words with full name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. all material may be edited and will not be returned. Mail Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nixon loyalists gather for 25th anniversary Nixon dinner
Washington hosts a press open anniversary dinner for The Era group honoring Richard Nixon. Attendees include Tricia Nixon Cox, Edward Cox, Pat Buchanan, Len Garment, and John Whitaker. Speakers praise Nixon’s legacy while noting Watergate's shadows and diplomacy triumphs.
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Tricia Nixon Cox
Edward
White House
Nixon
Pat Buchanan
Len Garment
Ray Price
Dwight Chapin
John Whitaker
Fred Fielding
Rob Odle
Steve Bull
Jack Brennan
Office of Economic Opportunity
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Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Gazette Communications, Inc
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Chuck Peters
Ken Slaughter
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Washington Post
Foundation For Research On Economics and the Environment
Gallatin Writers
Snce
Washington, D.C
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Bob Dole
Capital Hilton
Richard Reeves
Universal Press Syndicate
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