National service debated as alternative to draft
Congress weighs a large scale national service program as a peaceful path for millions of youths. Backers argue it could revive service spirit and ease all volunteer army recruiting. critics warn of costs and administrative risks. A presidential commission may study feasibility now.
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Washington
Congress
America
National Service
Sen
Paul E. Tsongas
D-Mass
Peace Corps
All Volunteer Army
Leon E. Panetta
D-Calif
Strip-search rights defended by Linn County Sheriff
Sheriff Orlie J. Workman argues against broader strip search prohibitions, defending jail safety and inmate rights under Supreme Court guidelines. He counters Rep. Johnson’s critique, notes traffic arrests are rare, and emphasizes jail security, health screenings, and contraband prevention to protect staff and inmates.
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Iowa
Robert M.L. Johnson
Rep. Johnson
Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Linn County
Right Wine by the Slab and Other Snippets
A collage of literary and media quips covers William F Buckley on page 133 noting a refrigeration shelf with chicken ham cheese and white wine Buckley draws a plate from slabs of each John Leonard’s NYT quip calls it a wet plate Iowa City students joke old wine by slab Jo Linn Journal mentions 28 half bottles Ranch Supper Club offers 28 wines The Iowa Cornets 90 80 win over St Louis after a 35 day road stretch includes Molly Bolin’s scoring quips about subordination plus a Southwestern politician’s cautious line about feeding hands and a playful nip
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William F. Buckley
Iowa
Jo-Linn Journal
Ranch Supper Club
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By Harrison Donnelly
Civilian Conservation Corps
Volunteers In Service To America
VISTA
Carter
Gallup
Orlie J. Workman
U.S. Supreme Court
By Carl Kane
John Leonard
New York Times
Iowa City
Iowa Cornets
St. Louis
Molly Bolin
Arizona
Thomasville
Kenwood House
Huntley
Englander
Second St. S.E
Kenwood
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