Mississippi river plan weighs doom and balance for Alton bottleneck
A study by the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission outlines concerns that silt buildup could erode channels and marshes, threatening navigation and wildlife. It argues for a 10-year monitoring program, possible rehabilitation of the Alton bottleneck, and a balanced approach to preserve river usability for transport and recreation.
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Alton
Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission
Congress
Mississippi
Midwest
Latin American powers curb Salvadoran crisis stance
Nine Latin governments condemn a Mexican French document labeling opposition groups as legitimate political actors in El Salvador. France and Mexico favor a negotiated all party solution, while the United States is urged to neutralize Fidel Castro's influence and push for a democratic accord before elections.
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Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Chile
Guatemala
Honduras
Dominican Republic
Paraguay
Central America
Venezuela
Mexico
el Salvador
France
Faribundo Marti National Liberation Front
Democratic Revolutionary Front
New Republic
United States
Junta
Revolutionary Front
U.S. State Department
Havana
U.S
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Purging the MX Budget as Reagan Seeks Balance
The piece argues for slashing defense spending to reach a balanced budget by 1984 or 1985. It critiques the MX missile program, suggesting halting its deployment could ease deficits and lower interest rates. The columnist urges focusing on the real economy and reducing federal borrowing, noting uncertain defense returns and the need to abandon the MX plan.
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Washington
Reagan
Utah
Nevada
Letters to The Gazette on Wilkins X and public discourse
A reader critiques The Gazette for editorial bias when covering minority leaders. The letter contends Malcolm X evolved toward unity after Mecca and warns against mocking names or viewpoints, urging fair treatment of diverse figures and reflection on historical grievances.
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the Gazette
Roy Wilkins
No-risk library gift boosts Cedar Rapids project
The Hall Foundation offers 6.8 million dollars to build a new Cedar Rapids library with a condition that the city raises 1 million dollars locally. The drive will be led by the Library Foundation and Friends of the Public Library, with neighborhood volunteers contacting every home to solicit contributions.
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Mother Lode
Cedar Rapids
Howard
Margaret
Foundation
The
Hall Foundation
Pronoun Pitfalls and Agreement in a Cedar Rapids Notice
A Cedar Rapids mother fumes over pronoun errors in a school notice and students’ risk of misgendering. The article cites examples where singular antecedents or compound subjects confuse pronoun agreement, urging editors to use clear plural forms or restructures.
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Cedar Rapids
Thoughtful Eastern Iowans share periodical views
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The views are theirs. Harry Sargent of Cedar Rapids is retired from Wilson Foods. He is a past president of the Advisory Committee for Public Schools and served for many years on the Cedar Rapids Board of Education.
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Duarte
Washington
Harry Sargeant
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Foods
Advisory Committee For Public Schools
Letter writer defends past values against current permissiveness
A reader argues the Sept 2 letter did not force values, only contrasted eras. The writer says morals cannot be imposed but taught, rebukes “good riddance,” and laments widespread permissiveness in sex and other life aspects.
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JF. Hladky, Jr
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Upper
Guillermo Ungo
Mexico City
Wall Street
CBS Morning News
Alexander the Great
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
Mr. Brezhnev
Leonid
Ronald
Soviet Union
Pentagon
Wilkins and
Malcolm
Wilkins
Malcolm X
Uncle Tom
Elijah Muhammed
Mecca
Organization of Afro-American Unity
Mr. Shabazz
Mr. Wilkins
Gazette
Maze
Schlafly
Mudd
Margaret Thatcher
Ireland
Britain
Ulster
C.R. Library
Library Preservation Committee
Community Theater
Preservation Committee
Santa Claus
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