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Newspaper
Edmonds Enterprise
Location
Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1986
Page
4
The piece argues the Libya raid will not undermine Khadafy’s power, suggesting it strengthens him among Arabs and questions the value of U S intervention. It contends terrorism limits and Middle East peace, and criticizes Reagan era policy for escalating violence over diplomacy.
Hal Reasley, former superintendent of Edmonds School District 15, thanks supporters who backed his candidacy for the Seattle Public Schools superintendency. He emphasizes belief that all kids count and deserve quality education and opportunities.
A Meadowdale High senior from Edmonds praises Dr Beasley for helping students with learning disabilities before reacting to Seattle School Board’s choice of a different superintendent. The writer recalls Beasley’s impact on opera curriculum and overall district progress and expresses relief at his departure for Seattle.
JulieAnn Ferris expresses confidence in the Edmonds School District as she prepares to accept her diploma signed by Hal Beasley, the district superintendent, noting a younger sister remains in school and she can leave her education in capable hands.
The Friends thank nearly 200 children and adults who attended the Seaside Extravaganza and donors who loaned nautical artifacts for the Children's Area. Special appreciation to Larry Getz for leading the effort. The group invites continued support and joining to benefit the library.
A letter complains about an April 9 issue article on Congressman Miller’s town meeting at Northshore Senior Center. The writer accuses the paper of bias in portraying Miller’s support for aid to the contras and frames the senior citizens as not speaking for all citizens.
A reader questions why opposing views were not reported and condemns perceived news slant. The letter praises Congressman Miller for warning against what it calls global communism and laments media bias in coverage.
A vehement letter criticizes Jesse Chiang, SPU political science associate professor, for supporting continued SDI research. The writer labels Chiang a liberal and accuses him of propagating communist ideas, asserting the Soviet Union lags behind the United States but may still benefit from defense research. The piece defends defense funding with strong anti-Communist rhetoric.
A personal reflection urging readers to visit grandparents while they are able. The author recalls losing a grandfather at 85 and missing his funeral due to being in a military family and an advanced pregnancy. They treasure a July 1985 visit to Idaho for a high school reunion and photos with his great granddaughter.
In a letter a reader describes a large friendly goose found on Jonathan Road last week. The bird, hungry and determined to travel, rests briefly before resuming roadward treks, risking injury from traffic and curious locals. Readers with a lost or adoptive interest urged to contact.
Mimi a basset hound owned by Jeani Harper of Edmonds won first in the Woodinville Basset Bash costume contest. Dressed as a sailboat she beat two jogging-suit dogs and her brother Winston in a Miami Vice outfit. Other contests included drinking McDonalds orange drink longest ears and most wrinkles.
Readers are told to continue delivery if they opt out of donations and instructed to call the Circulation Department at 775-7521 if not receiving The Enterprise or having delivery problems. The notice targets residents in the delivery area seeking weekly delivery or reporting issues.
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