Ortega uses activists as props in Nicaragua circus
The editorial criticizes Daniel Ortega for releasing two human rights activists Lino Hernandez and Alberto Saborio after protests, claiming the move serves political theater. It notes Sen. Dole pressured for their release and Sen. Harkin prompted release to curry favor, arguing the regime still displays tyranny over personal freedoms.
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Daniel Ortega
Lino Hernandez
Alberto Saborio
Sen
Robert Dole
Ortega
Managua
U.S
Nicaragua
Dole
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Hernandez
Saborio
Harkin
Reagan
Government red tape ends elms risk test in Montana
Dr. Gary Strobel authorized destruction of 14 elm trees injected with gene spliced bacteria to avert jeopardizing federal grants. Six trees with only the fungus died, eight with both survived, signaling potential disease control but leaving questions about long term safety and winter survival. The abortive trial delays elm restoration across America and highlights debate over genetic engineering and precaution.
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Montana
Gary Strobel
Montana State University
Strobel
Great Falls
All America
American Dream thrives as middle class adapts to change
Anne Wingate argues that the middle class remains prosperous, with real income rising since 1982 and many young adults moving up through education and work. She notes more women in the workforce, diverse career paths, and rising ownership of consumer goods, urging restraint on calls for crisis or revolution.
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Anne Wingate
Department of Labor
Dukakis viewed as strong reformer and critic of Reagan policy
Letter writer praises Michael Dukakis noting his nine balanced budgets in Massachusetts and a large tax cut. He highlights a welfare job program placing 30 000 people and lowering unemployment from 11 to 2 5 percent. Opportunity abroad includes opposing Nicaragua intervention.
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Dukakis
Michael Dukakis
Mike Dukakis
Massachusetts
Reagan
Nicaragua
Massachusetts National Guard
Central America
Steven R. Skalsky
Lori Dr. SW
Readers' Letters on Accuracy and Publication Policy
The notice states that the newspaper prints letters from readers without endorsing opinions and that the WesTe Nenner vouches for accuracy while readers may submit corrections or contradictions for publication.
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wesTe Nenner
Concert letdown over delayed platform seating at Five Seasons Center
A caller recounts poor communication from the Five Seasons Center about a platform purchase for a Motley Crue concert. Conflicting staff answers, inaccessible box seats for a disabled person, and last minute seating uncertainty sparked claims of discrimination and questions about upcoming shows.
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Channel 2 News
Five Seasons Center
Five Seasons
Dangerous prejudice and anti-communism as a social ill
Ralph Wilcox argues that anti-communism mirrors other prejudices and is rooted in insecurity. He warns that society’s fear fuels irrational support for force and bombs abroad, condemning Germany’s Holocaust while ignoring similar actions by the U S. He questions whether such prejudice will destroy us.
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Germany
Ralph Wilcox
Ninth St. SW
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