Tired old line on tuition hike draws editorials
The editorial questions the Regents and university leaders for blaming the Legislature eight years running for tuition increases. It urges cost cuts, overhauling the tenure system, and possible consolidation of Iowa’s three universities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
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Constantine Curris
State Board of Regents
Curris
Up OF Northern Iowa
United Front
Regents
Des Moines
Iowa
University of Iowa
Richard Remington
Academe
Ortega signals first steps toward democracy in Nicaragua
The Sandinista government lifted censorship on La Prensa and vowed to publish by Oct 1, a move seen as a significant step toward honoring the Central American peace accord. Observers remain skeptical yet hopeful as Ortega releases activists and broadens press freedoms amidst regional tension.
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Daniel Ortega
Managua
Ortega
la Prensa
Violeta de Chamorro
Nicarguan
Reagan
Congress
Reagan’s Luck Again Boosts His Political Edge
The piece argues Reagan thrives on opponents' flaws and media missteps. It cites Biden and Judiciary Committee Democrats, White House press scrutiny, and GOP rivals as contributors to his steady image. It notes the arms treaty modestly advances talks and could offset Iran Contra fallout, while criticizing Senate Democrats led by Biden over Bork.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Joseph Biden
Senate Judiciary Committee
Elevision
White House
Reagan
California
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Brown
Assembly
Jesse Unruh
Unruh
Republican Party
U.S
George Bush
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Pete du Pont
al Haig
Pat Robertson
West
George Shultz
Bork
Biden
Edward M Kennedy
Robert C. Byrd
Howard Metzenbaum
George Mitchell
Maine
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Judge Bork Secret Life Rumor Satire Mocks Nominee
A columnist questions the true life of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork, comparing him to Burl Ives and exploring rumors of a double life. The piece Rails against sensational tabloids and suggests readers judge whether Bork leads a second career as a folk singer or actor.
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Jerry
National Enquirer
Bork
America
Robert Bork
Burl Ives
Reagan
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tex Ritter
Mike Deupree
Gazette
Supreme Court
Letters to the Gazette Warn of AIDS and Moral Decline
A reader argues AIDS is a divine punishment for worldliness with dire forecasts if unchecked, citing percentages and biblical references. The letter pivots to a pet cat leash debate, defending modest leash use and noting a sister's anonymous threat from the KKK about cats.
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Europe
Gene Antonio
Gazette
KKK
Right and Car l Kane Spelling Test Excerpt
A fragmented literacy note lists spelling test phrases and critique remarks from Iowa City readers. It references Betty McCollister collecting material, names Des Moines appearances by Motley Crew, and critiques of terms like layed laid and impugn.
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Betty McCollister
Iowa City
Jefferson
Register
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