Computers bridge gap with Soviets at Tucson conference
A correspondent recounts a Tucson personal computer conference where leaders like Gates Kapor Rosen Jobs spoke. He notes cross cultural exchanges with a Russian visitor Sasha who toured a home research division, demonstrated English Russian software, and discussed joint ventures. He argues for faster knowledge flow and broader access to computing to spur economic relief.
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Voice of the People: Shelter debate in Dixon
A St Mary’s third grade class from Dixon presses adults to fund humane homeless shelter solutions. They oppose a box shelter and cite using vacant Open Sesame building as a shelter and question spending on Reagan museum. They urge better city funding and fair decisions.
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Robert Silvert
Reagan
Dixon
St. Mary’s
Telegraph letters policy guidelines for Dixon Telegraph
Letters to the editor must be signed with address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Limit of 12 letters per year. Submissions to Voice of the People at 113 S. Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
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Dixon
Las Vegas Night bids dominate Dixon council meet
Dixon City Council opened bids on two Noble Ave. houses demolition and repair work at the landfill storage building plus the sale of four used fire truck tires. Mayor George Lindquist led the proceedings amid a busy bid session that recalled a Las Vegas style meeting.
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Reunification of Germany advances despite warnings
Germany’s path to unity proceeds amid fears among neighbors about renewed nationalism. Washington favors NATO membership for a united Germany, while Moscow pushes for neutrality. Allies stress advisory input as East and West Germany shape their future and global stability.
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Margaret Thatcher
Mikhail Gorbachev
West Germany
East Germany
Europe
Germany
Hitler
Ottawa
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Soviet Union
United States
George Bush
NATO
Public opposition to federal day care drives study findings
The piece argues liberal lawmakers misread demand for government funded day care. It cites Rep. Penny and Rep. Gibbons, Fremont California voters rejecting a $12 yearly tax, and a Stanford exit poll showing most voters view child care as parents’ responsibility. It notes health risks from day care and skepticism toward federal involvement.
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Congressional Quarterly
Timothy Penny
D-Minn
Washington
Sam Gibbons
D-Fla
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Stanford University
Fremont
Calif
Care
Stanford
American Journal of Epidemiology
New England Journal of Medicine
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