U N funding debate tests U.S. restraint and costs
A Senate plan to cut U.S. U.N. funding from 25 percent toward 13 percent by 1987 drew bipartisan support but faced warnings of political and diplomatic fallout. Proponents argue savings of about 500 million over four years, while critics warn of harming international negotiations amid global tensions. The piece notes U.S. history with the U.N. and calls for efficiency.
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Yahoos
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
U.N
U.S
United States
Porn satirists clash as Flynt targets Congress and Supreme Court
The piece critiques Larry Flynt sending Hustler subscriptions to all members of Congress the president and the nine Supreme Court justices. White House dismisses it, Grassley counters by subscribing to Christianity Today in Flynt's name. Critics call it an assault on morals while others joke about the gimmick. The author notes constitutional and ethical concerns.
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Flynt
Hustler
Nndie
Congress
Supreme Court
White House
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Christianity Today
Bush
Senate
Howard Baker
Sen
Bob Dole
Kansas
Rep
Jack Kemp
New York
Hawkeyes Triumph Over Buckeyes In Big Upset
Iowa surged to a 20 to 14 win over Ohio State in a clash labeled the biggest victory in 25 years. Coach Hayden Fry led a classic Hawkeyes performance that seasoned fans called the sweetest win in a generation.
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Iowa
Ohio State
Hayden Fry
Hawks
Glenn proposal to count British and French missiles in arms talks
Sen. John Glenn urged counting Britain and France among nuclear arsenals in Geneva style talks. He argued Moscow would accept broader parity and that excluding allied missiles undermines stability as 572 US missiles deploy in Western Europe this December.
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New York
John Glenn
Foreign Relations Committee
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
France
He West
U.S
Asia
Europe
Moscow
Reagan faces choice on running and anti Soviet campaign
The piece weighs whether Reagan will turn his 1984 bid into an anti Soviet crusade or stay focused on governance. It notes pressure from conservatives and Democrats, delaying his decision, and the political risks of a campaign framed against the Russians. It also discusses arms talks, NATO, and strategic forces in the broader context.
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Moscow
Reagan
Lebanon
Geneva
Ronald Reagan
Congress
United States
Europe
Paris
London
Center For Defense Information
U.S
Wyoming
West Germany
NATO
Soviet Union
CDI
Residents urge action on First Avenue harassment
A reader recounts 147 arrests on First Avenue from January to August, questions patrol effectiveness, and criticizes college administrators for opposing a late night parking ban. The letter accuses officials of inaction and invites officials to visit and witness weekend disturbances firsthand.
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First Avenue
Coe College
Doe College
Cedar Rapids elects two to school board amid debate
Readers react to Cedar Rapids elections praising Norm Hanson and Dennis Kral as the people’s winners. The letter reflects tensions over voting, money in campaigns, and civic participation while urging pride in local democracy.
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Cedar Rapids
Norm Hanson
Dennis Kral
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