Nixon as emissary to Sadat funeral stirs debate
A column argues Richard Nixon, despite Watergate, remains a figure in foreign policy. Nixon attended Sadat's funeral in Cairo as an informal emissary alongside Ford and Carter while Reagan faces pressure over using him in diplomacy. The piece warns against further ceremonial roles that could reawaken scrutiny of past abuses.
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Richard Nixon
Demeritus
Duke University
Nixon
Cairo
U.S
Anwar Sadat
Reagan
Hanoi
Cambodia
China
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Local primary draws yawns as Cedar Rapids turnout low
Cedar Rapids natives note the 10.8 percent primary turnout mirrors national trends. Three City Hall races were contested while two commissioners ran unopposed. Voters hope for more excitement in the November general election and consider the Linn jail proposal as a potential booster.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Safety Commissioner
Sandra Elmer- Cook
Donald Canney
Stan McClurg
Floyd Bergen
Steve Ovel
Elmer Delaney
Stan Reinis
Harold Schaefer
Wayne Murdock
Linn
Dangerous fantasy in US Middle East policy
In nine months of Reagan policies the United States mixed strategic talk with arms deals and calls for military moves elsewhere, while offering no clear plan to stabilize the region. The piece argues that commitments to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel lack congressional support and fail to address Palestinian negotiations, urging economic and political efforts over grand military flashpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Middle East
United States
Reagan
Egypt
Sadat
Israel
U.S
America
President Reagan and the gold standard debate echo through the nation
A reader argues that elections reflect voter fatigue and laments current leadership while praising past presidents. The letter contends Reagan may push the nation toward debt, questions policy timing, and urges honesty and reform including a return to the gold standard. It warns of unrest and praises Reagan and Nancy as real and smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Reagan
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Teaching defense and strength to counter bullying
A reader argues for teaching defense to students and for national strength to deter aggression. The letter recalls a bullied child and supports self defense training as essential amid concerns about communism and deteriorating defenses.
Honesty and the ethics of found money
A reader argues that the Fairfax swindle case shows both parties erred. She notes no clear right to found funds and urges honest return of lost money, saying integrity matters even without thanks and could inspire others to do the right thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Forsaking God Thoughts on the assassination of Anwar Sadat
A reflective religious meditation laments the assassination of Anwar Sadat and condemns hate, bigotry, and greed. It calls for divine justice and warns that violence against peaceful leaders is a judgment on those who oppose love and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwar Sadat
Arms sales to Saudi Arabia spark strong opposition in US paper
The American Friends Service Committee opposes an 8.5 billion dollar arms sale to Saudi Arabia before Congress. It argues massive U.S. weaponry destabilizes the Middle East, could pit ally against ally, and calls for stopping arms flows and pressuring Israelis and Palestinians toward negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Friends Service Committee
Saudi Arabia
Congress
Israel
Dogs unequal in Harrisburg
A reader notes a license disparity in Cedar Rapids where unspayed female dogs pay $5 while spayed females and males pay $3. They argue productive males should be priced the same as unspayed females and question licensing equity.
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Harrisburg
Cedar Rapids
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AWACS
Casualty
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Vietnam
Glendower
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West Bank
Ron
Nancy
Carter
Washington
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