Panama aid row tests U S Panama pact over banking rules
Editorial argues the United States should stop pressuring Panama to modify its banking secrecy laws and release $420 million in aid for reconstruction after the invasion. It notes Panama's offshore banks support jobs and the economy and cautions that coercive aid cuts risk harming recovery and financial integrity.
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Julio Berrios
Panamanian
Civil War revival fuels public TV documentary impact
Critics hail Burns' The Civil War as a landmark five part series ending tonight. The piece explores 1861 to 1865 convulsions shaping 20th century America, highlighting blacks' roles, Lincoln's generals, and echoes to 1960s tumult. The revival spans viewers and students alike.
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Mathew Brady
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Peace terms for Gulf crisis offer Five Power plan
William Hyland argues for a negotiated exit with Iraq via a Five Power plan led by Britain France the United States China and the Soviet Union. The plan would require Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait a UN force elections in Kuwait and phased asset unfreezing with strict inspections and regional security guarantees. It envisions continued US and allied presence and aims to deter Iraq while seeking a broader Arab Israeli settlement and balance of power in the region.
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Iran
Syria
Michael Dugan
Letter to the Gazette criticizes trial photos
Carl M Watts objects to The Gazette photo choices in covering the Ryan Driscoll trial. He cites two images the laughing defendant and the wallet photo of the victim, calling the coverage biased and demanding a front page apology to Driscoll and his family.
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ADA bill brightens future for disabled Americans
Delores Mulnix of Lisbon notes the ADA's passage will help millions including her cousin who is hearing impaired. She argues new hearing aid tech allows education in local schools and hopes barriers and prejudices fade as people are judged by character rather than appearance.
Anger over incumbents fuels calls for term limits and change
A reader argues the 12 year term limit for Oklahoma offices signals a start and cites Massachusetts votes against incumbents as proof of voter anger. The letter urges national action, condemns the "good ol boy" network and PAC money, and calls for voters to express their discontent at the polls.
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Gazette
Massachusetts
Washington
Cal McKibbin
Buckingham Dr
Iowa voters back Harkin for Senate on choice issue
Julie Stone of 400 18th St NE endorses Sen. Tom Harkin citing his stand on a woman's right to choose. She notes his support for adoption, family planning, and expanding services as alternatives to abortion, urging Iowa voters to protect reproductive rights in the November election.
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Tom Harkin
U.S. Senate
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Iowa
Hatch Act reform support cited by voter Michael Hansen
Michael D. Hansen thanks Tom Harkin for Hatch Act reform and Tom Tauke as co sponsors in Congress. He notes Tauke did not vote for the bill and references the Senate race while invoking Hatch Act restrictions on political outreach. He signs from 308 Cherry Hill Rd NW.
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Tom Harkin
Tom Tauke
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Tauke
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Michael D. Hansen
Cherry Hill Rd
Reread Bible on wine and moderation in Christian life
A letter argues against social drinking citing biblical verses and Isaiah. It denies Jesus turned water into alcoholic wine and warns that alcohol harms reason and the body, urging abstinence as the only safe stance for Christians.
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the Gazette
Jesus
Texasville Sequel Confusion Sparks Release Debate
A columnist critiques a national syndicate report on Columbia Pictures plan to release Texasville on September 28 and reissue The Last Picture Show, calling the writing muddled and questioning the use of prequel. The piece suggests clearer wording and ponders Hollywood sequel bias.
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Texasville
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