How to judge the Geneva summit and its gains
A New York Times opinion piece outlines criteria for judging the Geneva summit. It argues against measuring success by personal rapport or mere tension reduction and urges focus on linkage, arms reduction realism, lack of harm, and potential movement, noting the risk of false breakthroughs and rhetorical diplomacy.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Afghanistan
Carter
Reagan
Soviet Union
Gorbachev
Europe
Talleyrand
New York Times
Cigarette liability case opens amid fierce debate in California
The Galbraith wrongful death suit against R J Reynolds opens in California as lawyers seek damages for smokers' deaths. Belli pledges any proceeds to cancer research while critics warn of opportunistic litigation. The piece questions motives and notes warnings about addiction and health risks.
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California
John M. Galbraith
Los Angeles
Galbraith
Melvin Belli
R.J. Reynolds Company
Belli
U.S
Cedar Rapids Library Considers Sunday Hours Expansion
Cedar Rapids trustees weigh Sunday openings at the downtown library to meet growing demand for study and relaxation. The old Carnegie era habit of year round access contrasts with current funding limits, with a plan to open Sundays noon to 5 during the school year if finances allow.
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Cedar Rapids
Carnegie
Library Board
Library
Hawkeyes Edge Purdue and Aim for Big Ten Title
Congratulations to Iowa on a hair breadth win over Purdue and a nod to Wisconsin for defeating Ohio State. A victory over Minnesota this Saturday would give the University of Iowa its first outright Big Ten football championship in 27 years.
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Iowa
Hawkeyes
Purdue
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Minnesota
University of Iowa
Brandt urges nonparticipants to weigh in on nuclear talks
Former West German chancellor Willy Brandt spoke in Washington urging that the vast uninvited majority, about 88 percent of humanity, have a say in Reagan Gorbachev nuclear talks. He warned war could stem from miscalculation and urged greater European influence and non-nuclear nations' input in Geneva dialog.
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Washington
Willy Brandt
West Germany
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Brandt
White House
Moscow
U.S
U.S.S.R
Reston urges European unity and Geneva restraint for nuclear peace
James Reston argues Europe must view security as collective and warns against slogans. He says mutual assured security replaces mutual destruction, supports a freeze on arsenals, and stresses honesty with the public while noting Geneva’s tight timetable. Women and children symbolize the need for trust, hope, jobs, and education.
Letter urges lawmakers on Title X abortion funding
A reader discusses the November 14 letter on Title X funds and urges citizens to pressure legislators to prevent Title X money from funding abortions through Planned Parenthood. The writer supports restricting abortion funding and backs Rep. Tom Tauke in the bill.
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Iowa
Tom Tauke
Title X
Planned Parenthood
Fur harvesters forever
A reader argues for trapping as a valid fur harvest method and against bans on leghold traps. He cites multiple trap sizes designed to minimize pain, urges adult supervision for buyers under 18, and compares trapping to gun safety. He notes that traps can be misused and calls for more instructional programs and an age limit to protect trapping’s heritage.
Roadwork on Robins Road causes detours and hazards
A reader recalls extended road and railroad crossing work on Robins Road near the Boyson intersection, with road closures and detours creating dangerous driving. The writer questions county action and timing, noting a supposed completion and suggests better coordination between Hiawatha and Linn County.
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Robins Road
Boyson Road
Bali Hai
Linn County
Hiawatha
Jefferson High School Staff Earn National Education Week Praise
In observance of National Education Week the Jefferson PTA thanks the Jefferson High School administration teachers support staff and parents and students for their cooperative effort. Special thanks go to Dr William Jacobson principal and Don Hoeppner and Greg Reed associate principals for ongoing support and high standards.
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Jefferson Pta
Jefferson High School
William Jacobson
Don Hoeppner
Greg Reed
Jefferson
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York Times
the Gazette
Fur Harvesters Forever
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