Reagan veto echoes 1981 clash over social program funding
The editorial argues Reagan's eighth veto signals a repeat of last November's social program funding clash. It says the president pressures Democrats to craft continuing resolutions, boosts his image, and leaves open the question of a broader shutdown as Congress weighs the 14.3 billion bill and potential tailoring to his demands.
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Reagan
Senate
Robert Byrd
OK Corral
California
Congress
Uncle Sam
Saudis face attack in Ottumwa tests Iowa hospitality
About 160 Saudi students studying English in Ottumwa were attacked in a parking lot leaving several injured and many withdrawing money from local banks. Vandalism preceded the assault as slashed tires plagued the group amid concerns over social tensions and money talks. The incident raises questions about crime handling and the region’s economic programs, including a $40 million five year language initiative. Local and state authorities are urged to show intolerance for such acts and extend a public gesture of regret to the guests.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
United States
What Palestine means in Arab Israeli discourse
A report on ABC’s This Week debate with Bassam Abu Shareef of the PLO and Jordanian King Hussein clarifying who owns the term Palestine. It reviews the PLO charter and 10 point program, Hussein’s stance on Palestinian land west of the Jordan River, and U.S. positions on Jordan as a Palestinian state.
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Washington
Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine
ABC
David Brinkley
Bassam Abu Shareef
PLO
West Bank
Gaza
Shareef
Israel
Jordan
Begin
Hussein
Shamir
Sharon
Britain
League of Nations’ Mandate
Jordan River
Transjordan
Arab Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Haifa
United States
Pakistan
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
United Nations
Lebanon
Cedar Rapids educators defend high school plan impact
Letters dispute a reader claim about the four year high school graduation proposal and praise educators for maintaining quality education. A separate letter supports Police Chief Baker for suspending Officer Brokaw over alleged abuse, stressing accountability and public service.
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Cedar Rapids
Baker
Brokaw
Officer Brokaw
Cedar Rapids School Board Races Highlight Endorsements
A local letter urges support for Mary Ann Kucera in the Cedar Rapids school board reelection citing her record of school visits and community listening. It also endorses David Challed for the at large seat, noting his experience, accessibility to west and east sides, and prior stance on Wilson Junior High closure.
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Mary Ann Kucera
Mary Ann
Cedar Rapids
Friends
PAC
David Challed
Wilson Junior High
McKinley
Comma Rules in City Names and Dates Highlighted
A columnist discusses comma placement with examples from cities states and dates. The guidance stresses using two commas when needed and avoiding unnecessary pairs, noting the line about John Doe and Mt. Pleasant to illustrate proper punctuation.
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Idaho
Iowa
Missouri
Associated Press
John Doe
Mt. Pleasant
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