Questionable Butter Sale to New Zealand Raises concerns
A dubious surplus butter deal with New Zealand prompts questions of bureaucratic bungling. President Reagan campaigned to end the Soviet grain embargo, but Secretary of State Haig's resistance complicates the policy. Renewed sales, including corn and wheat to the Soviet Union, remain a likely step beyond the current commitments.
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New Zealand
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Haig
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Haig butter deal with New Zealand sparked controversy
The government sold 220 million pounds of CCC butter to New Zealand at 70 cents below potential Soviet price, causing a potential $70 million loss. A no export clause blocked shipments to the Soviets while profits flowed to New Zealand and butter oil to be shipped. lawmakers demand clear explanations and accountability.
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U.S
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Romania
Republic of Ireland
Soviet Union
Hawkeyes stun Nebraska in 10-7 upset at Lincoln
Iowa shocks Nebraska 10 7 in a big upset praised for its defense and coaching adjustments. Reggie Roby’s punting and the no huddle offense helped Iowa capitalize while Husker players faced questions after last year’s 57 0 defeat. The win fuels talk of future challenges including a visit to Iowa State next week.
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Cornhuskers
Reggie Roby
Lincoln
Omaha
Hayden Fry
Kinnick Stadium
Congress Resists Reagan Impoundment Power Move
Congress rebuked a Republican proposal to grant Reagan limited impoundment powers. The episode traces back to Nixon era clashes over executive spending and cites Sundquist’s analysis of Congress’s decline and resurgence. The piece argues true leadership requires reforming Congress from within, not ceding control to the president.
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House
Bob Michel
Michel
California
Nixon
Letters on Jacobson trail and grammar point prompt debate
A reader defends Jefferson High School principal William Jacobson against charges likening his leadership to fascism and credits his discipline with shaping a student faculty shared governance. The letter also discusses the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and recounts a grammar correction about a school board report from Sept. 11, with Andrew Vogel of the University of Iowa weighing in.
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Jefferson
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Iowa City
Kalona
Mid-Prairie
Highland
Clear Creek
Washington
Lone Tree
Dale Logan
Grant Wood
Rural Iowa bankers urge uniform regulation to aid farming towns
A Cedar County community bank argues against deregulation of mutual money market funds and calls for equal rules for all financial institutions. It stresses hometown banks offer better service, quicker loan decisions, and deposits needed to support farmers and businesses, warning that unregulated funds harm rural economies.
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Iowa
Cedar County
America
Regulator
Our Sunday best in Cedar Rapids curbsides
A letter from Gloria London of Walker Street NE laments Sunday rubbish on Cedar Rapids curbs and urges residents to present their best. She voices relief at the end of hospital disputes and praises Garfield as a Gazette highlight.
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Garfield
The
Gazette
Oppression of Blacks by White Police Emphasized in Nationwide Claims
A reflective editorial asserts a pattern of abuse by white police against Black Americans. It cites alleged drownings, beatings, and killings while criticizing public indifference and proposing immediate action to end racial police violence.
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Texas
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