Dreaming of Harold Hughes as potential Iowa backer
Dreaming of Harold Hughes returning to politics in Iowa frames him as a possible Republican challenger to Governor Bob Ray in 1982. The piece weighs Hughes enduring appeal against his religious idealism and withdrawal from politics, arguing Dems may seek a modern Iowa messiah but cautioning a nostalgia driven bid could end in disappointment.
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Harold Hughes
Iowa
Des Moines
Hughes
Bob Ray
Potomac
Ray
Wallenberg Award Pushes Inquiry Into His Fate
Congress grants honorary U S citizenship to Raoul Wallenberg to spur Reagan administration to pursue clues about his whereabouts. The noted Hungarian Jewish savior vanished after Soviet capture in 1945 and may still be alive, with no government providing a full accounting to date.
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Raoul Wallenberg
Congress
U.S
Wallenberg
Addiction to credit imperias economy
Washington column critiques American debt culture. It argues personal borrowing rises while saving falls, citing July withdrawals, savings bank losses, and rising consumer and mortgage debt. It warns that credit fuels growth but becomes an addiction, with 600 million cards and rising bankruptcies, urging reflection on national spending and future anxiety.
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Consumer
Washington
Readers debate grammar teaching and library drive
Readers reflect on grammar error letters and question modern teaching skills. The letter mentions the Cedar Rapids Public Library fundraising drive and thanks volunteers and donors, noting Hall Foundation support and a goal of one million dollars for a new facility.
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Metropolitan
Cedar Rapids Library Foundation
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Halli Foundation
Library
Hall Foundation
Hall
Reagan's Tax Cuts Drive Cedar Rapids Funding Push
A Cedar Rapids message emphasizes Reagan era aims to shrink federal government and cut taxes over three years while urging public support despite possible service reductions. It cites local projects like the Transportation Center and notes private fundraising by Jefferson High School families and College Community School District for stadium upgrades, highlighting a shift from dependence on federal funds.
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Ronald Reagan
United States
Reagan
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Transportation Center
Editorial debate over Falwell on O'Connor vote
Letter to the editor challenges Sept 24 praise of Rev. Jerry Falwell for softening on Robert O'Connor confirm. Writer argues New Right opposed the nominee to avoid embarrassment, claims they feared backlash and would have opposed if confident.
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Jerry Falwell
O’connor Supreme Court
Reagan
Gazettes Loss Feels Heavy as Subscriptions End
After seven years with The Gazette the writer laments canceling the paper and switching to the Wall Street Journal. They miss the Gazette’s daily police blotter and lengthy divorce transcripts, noting the old ink on hands and the parakeet’s reaction as evidence of change.
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the Gazette
Wall Street Journal
Gazette
The
Police
Procter and Gamble
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