U.S. Eases Chile Aid Amid Rights Controversy
The United States moves toward normalizing relations with Chile, lifting Export-Import Bank financing bans and edging toward resuming arms sales. Senate action on ending the 1979 military aid ban hinges on vague “significant progress” amid accusations of human rights abuses and political repression.
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Washington
Chile
Supreme Court
U.S
Orlando Letelier
Senate
Sen
Percy
Sen. Kennedy
Sen. Helms
Letelier
Gen. Pinochet
Pinochet
Human Rights Commission
Lesson for unions in PATCO's demise
Washington column argues the PATCO strike harmed its members and the union, while Reagan's firmness strengthened public employee discipline. It notes the union lost certification, members faced job losses, and airlines suffered revenue drops, yet air travel grew safer and officials trimmed redundant control positions. The piece warns unions to heed public interest and legal obligations.
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Reagan
Afl-Cio
PATCO
Federal Labor Relations Authority
Federal Aviation Administration
Letters prompt wary tone on tours and troopers in Iowa
A reader voices relief after reading The Gazette Oct 1 story about Trooper Martin from Toledo guarding Iowa. They chide a Des Moines study of tourism and note praise for Van Halen concert and Halloween children.
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Lowa Hawkeyes
Nebraska
Martin
Toledo
Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Canyon
Rockies
Swisher
Iowa City
Cornhuskers
Hawkeyes
Reviewer Comments On Van Halen Show
Music critic Dick Hogan describes Van Halen as profane and screeching but the piece notes the reviewer overlooks the band’s technical talent behind loud drums and wailing guitars. The piece urges familiarity with hard rock material before judging live performances.
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Mr. Hogan
van Halen
Dick Hogan
New Notes shine in Cedar Rapids charity show
Local group The New Notes presented a sparkling singing and dancing charity program by 16 women at Pierce Elementary School on Thursday evening October 29. Proceeds aid the Cedar Rapids Symphony Women’s Committee. booking info available by calling Mrs. Bob Andrews at 365 4040.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony
Pierce Elementary School
Bob Andrews
Prison reform advocate urges jobs over more jails
In a letter to the Gazette, an inmate urges Rep. Robert M. L. Johnson to focus on job creation as a crime prevention strategy. He argues unemployment drives crime and high recidivism means prisons lose future value, calling for constructive employment solutions alongside jail building.
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Iowa State Penitentiary
Robert M.L. Johnson
Gazette
Halloween vandals and the erosion of respect at doors
A reader laments Halloween vandalism and the loss of sacred boundaries as pumpkins are stolen or smashed on front steps. The piece notes no children were involved but warns that any unlocked space is now unsafe and fears vandals may escalate beyond doors.
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Black Liberation Army
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Middle East
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East Orange
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Willy-nilly
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