Soviet trade hopes seen as door to opportunity in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids debate on Soviet trade optimism centers on Moscow’s new joint venture policy. Analysts say non Soviet partners can own up to 49 percent, while executives must be Soviet citizens, raising questions about true market access and risk.
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Cedar Rapids
Branstad
Des Moines
John Chrystal
Moscow
Soviet Union
U.S
James Moore
Department of Commerce
U.S.S.R
Moore
Ivan Ivanov
Soviet Foreign Economic Commission
Wall Street Journal
Ivanov
Reagan Faces Double Dipping Claims Over California Pension
The National Taxpayers Union argues President Reagan violates the Constitution by collecting a $29,188 California pension while earning a $200,000 White House salary and a $50,000 expense allowance. Presidential counsel says the state pension cannot influence him.
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Reagan
United States
California
National Taxpayers Union
C. Christopher Cox
Taxpayers Union
White House
Americans see through the North contras bluster
A New York Times CBS News poll shows support for aid to the contras falling to 33 percent after North's testimony, with 49 percent opposing. Alan D. Fiers says North was bombastic and embellished. Costa Rica's Oscar Arias urges delaying further aid until after the November 7 plan takes effect. Bush backs down from debate, while Bork nomination attention remains low but locally noted. Focus groups in Alabama and Pennsylvania find the Bork fight partisan but understood.
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New York
Oliver North
New York Times
CBS News
U.S
Centras
Nicaragua
North
Congress
Alan D. Fiers
CIA
Fiers
Congressional
Colonel North
Oscar Arias
Costa Rica
Washington
Reagan
Arias
Bush
William F. Buckley
Ronald Reagan
New Hampshire
Geraldine Ferraro
Robert Bork
Supreme Court
Bork
Harrison Hickman
Alabama
Pennsylvania
L.i.e.s and lies in newspaper hype in Texas
A satirical critique notes the damage of lies and l.i.e.s in media coverage amid Pope John Paul II's San Antonio visit. It cites a Newsweek misstatement about Hispanics celebrating, references Gov. Bill Clements' comments, and urges readers to verify truth while warning against deceit from multiple sectors including politics, education, and business.
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Lufkin
Texas
Newsweek Magazine
John Paul II
San Antonio
State of Houston
S.i.e.s
L.i.e.s
Letters to the Gazette Reflect on Feminism and Broadcasting
The writer questions why many feminist critics oppose men while noting the social dynamics of like minded women. The letter argues against deregulating broadcasting, defending the fairness doctrine and criticizing station owners for ratings focus, citing local Cedar Rapids outlets and FCC cases.
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the Gazette
Federal Communications Commission
The
Gazette
KCRG
Cedar Rapids
WMT
FCC
Doublespeak awards cited in NASA Challenger notes
Roy McHugh credits a clipping for the 1986 National Doublespeak Awards recognizing NASA statements on the Challenger disaster as examples of evasive language. Officials described the countdown and data checks in jargon while a contractor warned of insufficient data and trajectory concerns. A columnist urged clear, direct communication instead.
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Roy McHugh
McHugh
Cedar Rapids
Pittsburgh Press
National Council of Teachers of English
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Sid Taylor
Tom Wicker
New York Times Service
Nothing But
Associated Press
Li.e.s
Bill Clements
Un-L.i.e.s
Texas S& Hs
FSLIC
I.i.e.s
I.e.s
Joan Raymond
Houston
ISD
Westdale
Waterloo
Kcrg-Tv
KWWL
KGAN
Ccaarl Kane Doublespeak
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