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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1985
Page
6
The Gazette contends CIA mishandled Vitaly Yurchenko after his re defect and questions whether his first defection was voluntary or a KGB setup. The columnist notes his contradictory claims of kidnapping and torture and argues such a prisoner would be closely guarded if held by the CIA.
The article hints at Viktor Yurchenko’s uncertain position as a defector described as a possible plant. Reporters expect new evidence soon that could reveal whether he remains a genuine defector or is acting for foreign interests.
The piece questions whether Vitaly Yurchenko’s public behavior, including dining with a CIA contact near the Russian Embassy, signals a real defect or a plant. It argues that only a definitive return or disappearance will reveal origin, with Time magazine predicting a risky homecoming and possible fate.
The Senate Appropriations Committee proposed raising the exemption threshold for Davis-Bacon to 1 million on Pentagon projects to save up to 2 billion annually. A point-of-order by Sen. Edward Kennedy blocked the move as violating budget rules, leaving the amendment defeated 45 to 49 with several senators opposing. The debate highlights persistent payroll padding concerns and faith in reform.
Daniel Schorr argues that secrecy around covert actions has eroded as leaks and congressional scrutiny rise. He notes historic disclosures from Morison to Hersh, recalls Chile and Angola episodes, and suggests a shift toward more open debate may have reduced the effectiveness of covert plans.
A retrospective on Will Rogers fifty years after his 1935 death in Alaska honors the famed writer radio host and film star. It recalls his syndicated columns, political satire, and the popular image of him as an unofficial American president through Life magazine’s campaign, plus his enduring quips and hearty humor.
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids area readers. Terry Heller, associate professor of English at Coe College, introduces a forum where eastern Iowans express diverse views on topics with no set limits.
The writer riffs on embezzlement and pardons in politics, contrasts Nixon’s pardon with deterrence, notes Argentina’s trials, and urges voter registration. He discusses the local option sales tax votes in Cedar Rapids area, Daylight Saving Time, and the value of the right to vote in America. The piece mixes anecdotes with opinions on governance and taxation.
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