Freedom to choose religion with maturity questions debated
The piece argues that individual religious choice is protected, but real life tests the balance between liberty and welfare. It considers Moonies cases, parental rights, potential coercion, brainwashing risks, and whether immature adults can legally change a religious path without infringing others rights. It cautions against overreaching conclusions and urges nuanced solutions.
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Sun Myung Moon
Unification Church
Nader Attacks Carter Energy Plan as Last Resort
Ralph Nader holds a Washington press conference April 8 to oppose President Carter's nuclear power proposals. He argues for banning all nuclear power, criticizes James Schlesinger and advisers, and warns that only drastic conservation would satisfy his bloc while challenging the administration's limited nuclear stance.
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Washington
James Schlesinger
Carter
Ralph Nader
Nader
Carter White
Wall Street
Gerald Ford
Schlesinger
David Freeman
John O’leary
Freeman
Tennessee Valley Authority
Carter Energy Team
O'Leary
Wall Street Journal
O’leary
Congress
White House
Savonarola
Florence
North Linn school dress code stance earns reader praise
A reader commends North Linn administrators and the school board for enforcing dress code rules. They defend disciplinary steps and warn against chaotic outcomes from ignoring policies, praising Principal Gary Yocum for upholding reasonable standards in the learning environment.
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Gazette
North Linn
North-Linn
Gary Yocum
Dress code critique and school vision screening praise
A reader questions dress code policy and defends principal decisions while praising The Gazette for supportive coverage of Grant Wood Area Education Agency tests for preschoolers. The letter argues against disruptive T-shirts and urges constructive focus on why students wear certain clothing. It also thanks the paper for scheduling and publicizing vision and hearing screenings across seven counties.
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Grant Wood Area
The
Gazette
Iowa set to lose federal alcohol funds despite low drunkenness rate
The piece notes Iowa claims the nation’s lowest alcoholism rate and its 0.7 percent illiteracy, but warns a Senate bill tying funds to sobriety could cost Iowa over $101,000 in federal aid. It argues the state’s achievements deserve cautious praise and continued support.
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Iowa
Census Bureau
U.S
Senate
Way with words Kid stuff
A playful column explores word origins and a decapitation word game. Readers submit questions on bunk slang and phrases like bunk, while the quiz reveals how removing the first letter changes meanings with examples and answers.
Time to heed warnings as the Ten Commandments inspire
A reader reflects on watching The Ten Commandments and compares modern life to ancient Egypt. The piece urges trust in God, warns that people postpone faith and charity, and mocks the habit of saying tomorrow to acts of devotion and forgiveness.
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Moses
God
Egypt
Hell
Real world resists power mower restart rules
The Consumer Product Safety Commission proposed a deadman control for walk behind mowers requiring a stop within three seconds after release and easy restart. Critics cite constant interruptions from obstacles, predicting 250 to 300 restarts per season, higher costs, and potential job losses. The editorial calls the rule overkill and paternalistic.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commission
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