Recall of Monroe Doctrine echoes in Panama Grenada contrasts
The piece argues U.S. invasions in Panama and Grenada brought gratitude from locals despite international condemnation. It compares to France Normandy versus German blitz in 1940, suggesting liberty justifies costly actions. Diplomats denounce U.S. interventions, while ordinary people celebrate perceived liberty and protection from communism.
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Panama
U.S
Panama City
Grenada
Castro
OAS
U.N
Reagan
Queen’s Park
France
Normandy
The Reagan Buildup and Panama Liberation Debate
The author argues for withdrawing from the OAS and the Rio Treaty to reassert the Monroe Doctrine, praising the Panama intervention as proof of Reagan era U.S. strength. He criticizes multilateralism, Latin American democrats, and leftist diplomats, claiming the invasion showed the missile buildup’s payoff and asserts a go it alone policy for vital interests.
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U.S
OAS
Panama
Central America
Cuba
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic
Latin America
America
Central Europe
Ronald Reagan
Cable
Texas
Bells Loud But Helping Hands Shine at Christmas
A reader defends Salvation Army bell ringers as a vital Christmas tradition and charitable effort, urging appreciation for their work aiding families, seniors, and veterans. Another letter thanks the community and celebrates a blue spruce Christmas tree lit annually in Dixon, noting the gift and its living symbolism.
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Salvation Army
Ann Stover
Dixon
Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph
The Dixon Telegraph announces submission rules for letters to the editor. Signatures are required with full address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters limited to 400 words, edited if longer, and writers capped at 12 letters per year. Submissions go to Voice of the People at 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL
Lithuania challenges Moscow as independence moves rise
The Lithuanian Communist Party proclaims independence from Moscow on the Panama day invasion. Deputy Lazimeras Motieka urges talks toward full freedom, likening Moscow to a dictator. The piece notes Gorbachev’s balance between reform and preserving the Soviet Union and warns of possible force to keep the Union intact.
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Panama
Soviet Union
Lithuanian Communist Party
Moscow
Kremlin
Lithuania
Lazimeras Motieka
Joseph Stalin
Stalin
Baltic
Motieka
Romania
Nicolae Ceausescu
Mikhail Gorbachev
Europe
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Gather
Gorbachev
Bush
Seedcorn and fertilizer party test in Grove
A writer proposes a seedcorn and fertilizer party to test whether women can outdo men in home sales. She notes yearly reports on women's progress in business, questions the pervasiveness of male style in product parties, and plans a test in the Grove to see if she can reduce 1990 farm input costs by selling enough products to persuade neighbors to buy.
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Combine
Dixon History Reprint Tied to 150th Anniversary Event
The Lee County Historical Society will reprint the History of Dixon and Lee County for Dixon's 150th anniversary in 1980. Letters go to local citizens Friday, book coordinator Duane Paulsen said, with the 1880 Dixon Evening Telegraph edition as the base.
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Lee County Historical Society
Dixon
Lee County
Duane Paulsen
Dixon Evening Telegraph
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