Contras Betrayed as Central America Turns to Peace
A Washington opinion piece asserts Daniel Ortega celebrated Contras' collapse as four Central American presidents disbanded the rebel army. The author claims Democrats shield Nicaragua with humanitarian aid to cover betrayal, accusing the party of aligning with Moscow and Havana and rebuking bipartisan foreign policy. The essay warns of a shift in power toward Castro, Ortega, Noriega, and the FMLN as the Contras fade.
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Daniel Ortega
Chianh Kai-shek
ARVN
South Vietnam
Nicaragua
Stalin
Europe
FDR
Mao Tse-tung
White House
Vietnam
Chicago
St. Pius Church
FMLN
Church of Rome
Lenin
Mao
Castro
Ortega
Democratic Party
Central America
Ronald Reagan
Fidel Castro
Manuel Noriega
Republican Party
GOP
Flag burning debate hinges on meaning of the flag
Kimberly Miller of Dixon urges readers to consider what the American flag stands for beyond acts of burning. She argues the core issue is racism and sexism that deny justice and equality, not the act of burning itself, and she refuses to sign any petition until meaning is restored.
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Kimberly Miller
Dixon
Dixon Jaycees plan fundraisers for rescue vehicle
A Dixon Jaycees drive to raise funds for a Dixon Rural Fire Department rescue unit exceeds 40,000 dollars in cost. State grants would subsidize about 70 percent of the price. The item is to be purchased to enhance local fire protection.
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Dixon Jaycees
Dixon Rural Fire Department
Aurora
Rock River
Dixon
Wally
Willie
Jim Hauser
In-Flight Smoking Ban Faces Congress Vote
The heated debate over banning smoking on all domestic flights resurfaces as Congress weighs extending or renewing the current two-hour ban set to expire in April 1990. A Public Works Committee bill seeks a permanent two-hour restriction, with surveys showing broad support for a comprehensive ban and health groups urging a full nationwide prohibition.
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Congress
Public Works Committee
American Association For Respiratory Care
The
Tobacco Institute
Department of Transportation
Dixon Chili Cookoff shows community’s positive spirit
The 10th annual Budweiser Chili Cookoff at Plum Hollow Lanes drew about 2,500 people to support LRB’s Muscular Dystrophy campaign. The event combined strong turnout, superb weather, and Craze the local band performing 1950s and 60s tunes, showcasing Dixon’s active, community-minded culture.
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Dixon
Medigen
Plum Hollow Lanes
Chili Cookoff
John Edmunds
Blues Brothers
Edmunds
John Cameron
Terry Kemp
Rick Chaffee
Ken Halverson
Soviets offer hard currency to boost farm output
The Soviet government tests paying state farm and collective workers in dollars for higher crop production to reduce grain imports. The plan faces obstacles from spoilage, weak distribution, and limited everyday goods, requiring broader reforms and higher supply first. Hard currency may motivate production but only if stores stock affordable items and trade barriers fall.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union
United States
Western
Europe
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Clark Kelly
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Jerry Pauser
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Elizabeth Lovett
Diane Shehorn
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Kathy Grossman
Monroe
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Tracey JL
Montgomery District
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Kim Sorensen
Khonda Klavenga, Jane
Jim Nelson
Gan Service
Trina Rebly
Scott Brown
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Thomas Mekeel
Chris Hage
Stephan
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Richard Devine
Robert Dogwiler
Rosemary Flowers
Robert Gorman
Joii Jacobs
Dick Kibble
Joe Leadman
Angela Bester
Robert Fenwick
Bruce Kelman
Dave Johnson
Maria Nicholson
Jo Anne Mills
Carol Hemminger
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Carole Houck
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