US West faces critics over deregulation push and research center bid
The US West telecom group pushes for deregulation across 14 states including Iowa while pursuing a 1500 job research center. Regulators label it a bully of the Baby Bells, but the editorial argues its stance is aggressive yet above-board, not sinister, and urges consideration of local factors in site decisions.
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I US West
At&t
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US West
Wall Street Journal
Pat Robertson Faces Skepticism About White House Bid
Observers question whether Robertson can overcome skepticism from news media and voters while carrying evangelical baggage. He already leads in Iowa and Michigan early contests, but must pivot to center and reduce religious baggage to pursue the presidency.
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Michigan
Pat Robertson
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White House
Georgia
California
Ford
Carter
New Orleans
United States
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Washington Post
T.R. Reid
CBN
Lee Iacocca
U.S
Readers debate Nicaragua aid and US policy stance
Letter writers urge readers to oppose contra aid as it escalates militarization and harms US interests in Central America. They cite regional peace talks, Costa Rica and Reagan positions, and warn against driving Nicaragua toward Soviet support and renewed conflict.
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League of Women Voters
Nicaragua
United States
U.S
Arias
Costa Rica
Washington
Reagan
Constitution Observance and Cold War Reflections Highlight Bicentennial
The article reflects on a Bicentennial celebration tied to the Constitution and its amendments, noting the Gazette’s special sections for children and teachers. It covers media segments on Constitution history, then transitions to a critique of Soviet expansion, urging strength and unity to defend liberty and democracy.
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David Brinkley
Peter Jennings
Ted Koppel
Rts
Soviet Union
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Europe
Southeast Asia
China
Africa
Central
Western Asia
Neutral view urged in Cedar Rapids mayoral race reflection
A letter urges voters to consider all candidates including a third contender and to participate in the process. It notes the incumbent’s longevity and the challengers’ qualifications, calling for forum attendance and active civic involvement to vote.
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Cedar Rapids
Saker
Letters Content on Formation Accuracy and Publication Policy
The letter discusses treavers vowers and 16 wace rouches for accuracy of formation. It states no value judgment is implied and that readers may submit corrections or opposing views for publication in turn.
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Treavers
Babbitt Pro-Family Pitch Draws Support
The piece praises Bruce Babbitt and his campaign committee for pushing cost cuts across an entire organization from top to bottom. It notes his stance on health care protection and child support, and the author expresses support for his family‑oriented ideas. Mrs. Charles Graff Central City is named.
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Bruce Babbitt
Cnuaren
Gov. Babbitt
Charles Graff
Central City
ANanuea Invites Eastern Iowans to Share Views
Free lance writer photographer editor ANanuea invites readers from eastern Iowa to express opinions on any topic. His three decades in newspapers include ownership of the North Iowa Times at McGregor.
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North Iowa Times
McGregor
From spades to titles how jobs got fancy over time
A pundit vents at overinflated job titles in modern ads across banking, tech, and publishing. He contrasts plain labels with terms like loan arranger and human services professional, noting elite language distances workers from real people and hinting that someday even spades may be renamed.
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