Reagan summit alters arms debate and Star Wars lore
The piece lauds President Reagan’s performance in Geneva against Gorbachev, portraying Star Wars as legitimized and central to arms talks. It contrasts public doubts with perceived mastery, notes his political instinct, and questions nuclear winter while highlighting a dramatic, cinematic summit atmosphere.
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Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Chicago Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Geneva
Soviet Union
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Steven Spielberg
Europe
Iowa Women Win Amana Hawkeye Classic Title
The 14th ranked Iowa women defeated Memphis State 77 to 56 in the championship at Carver Hawkeye Arena. MVP honors went to Michelle Edwards after she sparked a first half rally and finished with 16 points.
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Memphis State
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Michelle Edwards
Hawkeyes
Bridges burned or future bid for governor
Political Notes questions whether Tom Miller’s exit from the Democratic gubernatorial race impacts his credibility for future campaigns. The page 18A column analyzes possible consequences for Miller and the future political landscape.
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Tom Miller
Iowa Transfer System Opens Fast Money Network
The Iowa Transfer System based in Des Moines operates as the switch for electronic funds transfers among Iowa banks and neighboring states. It now supports more than 1,100 automated teller machines.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Hope for our national parks hope for the parks director
Parade profiles William Penn Mott as the parks director who could lead a rescue of the nation’s natural treasures. The piece notes last year’s 248 million visitors harmed sites like Yosemite and stresses preservation priorities.
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Yosemite
William Penn Mott
Hemingway biography urged as skeptical as its subject
Gazette reviewer Don Thompson argues Hemingway deserves a biographer skeptical of the author. Jeffrey Meyers, author of Hemingway, fills the bill, according to the Books section.
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Ernest Hemingway
Papa
Gazette Book
Don Thompson
Jeffrey Meyers
Hemingway
Rajneeshpuram to Sell Rancho Rajneesh as Commune Winds Down
In Oregon Rajneeshpuram announces Rancho Rajneesh is for sale amid debts legal woes and the guru's departure. Mayor Swami Prem Niren says the 1400 disciples will disband with many leaving in two to three weeks as Sheela and Deva face indictments and probes continue.
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Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Mune
Rajneesh
Niren
Ma Anand Bhagwati
Ma Anand Sheela
Sheela
Swami Krishna Deva
Deva
Rajneeshpuram
Chinese singer banned from performances in Shanghai
Chinese authorities ban Zhang Xing from making cassettes or appearing in public in Shanghai amid a crackdown on his conduct. Shanghai Liberation Daily says he was arrested for seducing and fraternizing with many women under pretense of courting, labeling him a hooligan by nature. The ban follows his recent hits, including Im Saying Goodbye to You.
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Zhang Xing
Shanghai
Zhang
Liberation Daily
Illinois Lotto Saturday Winning Numbers Report
Springfield Illinois announces the Illinois Lotto draw results from Saturday with the official winning numbers listed for that drawing. The release notes the numbers for public record and player verification.
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Springfield, Ill
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Mailing Info
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery including Morning Editions and Sunday seven-issue plans, 4 weeks and 52 weeks rates, and regional restrictions. It notes USPS and AP usage rights and directs changes to The Gazette Company P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
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AP News
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Oregon to vote on pot farming measure on ballot
Oregon voters will decide next November on a measure to legalize growing marijuana for personal use. Backers submitted 85 000 signatures, securing a place on the ballot. sales public use driving under influence and supplying to minors would remain illegal.
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Salem, Ore
Oregon
Norma Paulus
Plane wrecks claim 7 lives in Boca Raton area
A twin-engine Beechcraft crashed into two backyards near Boca Raton Airport shortly after takeoff killing six aboard and causing minor property damage on the ground. A second fatal crash 90 minutes later involved a Rockwell T-28, with the pilot dead en route to Santana Airport.
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Fla
Santana
Phyllis Dixson
Boca Raton Bath and Tennis Club
Jack Barker
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta
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