Congress Blocks Weather Satellite Sale and Scrutinizes Rocket Deals
The Gazette argues Congress correctly blocked selling weather satellites for a nominal price and demanded prior approval for any private sale of space assets. It warns against government subsidies and urges watchdog oversight to ensure private rocketry ventures serve the public and avoid gypping taxpayers.
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Congress
Communications Satellite Corp
White House
United States
Longevity of the Taj Mahal in the face of time and pollution
The piece reflects on aging of the Taj Mahal due to acid rain and industrial impact, arguing that all great monuments fade with time. It compares to Parthenon and Colosseum decline, urges preservation efforts, and suggests enduring artifacts may only survive if sent to space or reimagined in future forms.
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India
Taj Mahal
Mumtaz
Athens
Parthenon
Rome
Colosseum
Egypt
Pyramids
Washington
Reagan vision of the future haunts his record
The Washington outlook on President Reagan’s 1980s bid for a second term notes his strength in incumbency but flags his weak apparent vision. It argues the nation faces prolonged domestic and global challenges, with unemployment, education declines, and industrial decline shaping voter judgment more than past policies.
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Reagan
Washington
White House
Carter
Democratic Party
Perfect words and the danger of perfect in language
A column discusses the overuse of perfect and related terms in English. It cites a clockmaker's boast of perfect time, a cereal slogan The most perfect cereal and a flyer from the Iowa Hawk Shop touting Perfect Compliment to side dishes and meat. It contrasts compliment with complement and notes constitutional language.
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Iowa Hawk Shop
Louise Roulson
Hawk Shop
Iowa Hawk
Needlessly depriving skyways invites broader cuts
A letter argues against impractical state standards by claiming skyways, escalators, bike trails, and pools exclude some disabled people. The writer suggests dropping gambling as a policy to avoid long term harms and urges government restraint.
Unchurchly Fun Days at St Josephs Draws Censure
A critique ties the Marion St Josephs Fun Days to sin and worldly gain. It warns Christians against church activities promoting alcohol, links them to Revelations imagery, and urges repentance, stressing salvation not found in drinking or profiteering for gospel work.
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St. Joseph’s
Marion
Jesus
Temple
Warnings for Young Direct Salesmen from a Veteran Pro
A veteran writes to young men entering sales, warning about brainwashing by firms especially in direct sales like insurance. He urges confirming managers share the company’s story and notes managers are paid from results. He hopes to spare others seven years of prosecutorial torment.
Kindness From Strangers Moves Iowa Walk Home
An elderly woman in Cedar Rapids walked to Center Point in the rain and was helped by strangers who offered rides. She thanks them for caring, noting their concern clarified her priorities and showed the value of compassion from strangers.
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Cedar Rapids
Center Point
Care praised for Linn County Care Facility staff
The commendation highlights Louie and Elaine Hulseberg as administrators and says residents receive strong support from social workers aides and medical staff. It notes staff assist with personal family problems provide information and ensure good care at the Linn County facility.
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Louis Hulseberg
Linn County
Louie
Elaine
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