HUD exposes widespread housing discrimination 40-city study
A government HUD survey across 40 cities finds persistent housing bias affecting both rental and sales. Whites received attention far more often than equally qualified Black buyers, with only 5.9 percent equal treatment in the North Central region. The report prompts talk of stricter enforcement and possible regulatory action by HUD.
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Competition and regulation in a April Gazette Outlook
Russ Wiley argues for less federal regulation and claims competition protects us. The reader counters that giants dominate, noting 1973 GM sales far exceed New York state revenue, and many corporations surpassed Indiana’s revenue. The critic questions corporate leadership on DDT, nuclear issues, and food additives, crediting consumer groups and environmentalists instead.
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Editor letter questions Holocaust themes and Zionist critique
The writer argues Holocaust memory should deter persecution yet warns readers about Zionist aims and Palestinian suffering. They claim Jews seek a state at any cost and urge world action to prevent a Nazi-like fate for Arabs, suggesting a misused history and calls for shared peace.
Ideologies Behind Rethinking Death Penalty Across Ideologies
The essay contrasts rising support for the death penalty among Americans with high crime advocate groups and notes an unlikely overlap with far-left regimes like Cuba. It cites Gallup data showing 62 percent support for executing murderers, while opinions on rape hijacking and treason remain mixed, urging caution against extreme punitive shifts.
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Truth on menus targets honesty in dining
Cities push stricter rules against misrepresentation on restaurant menus. The plan covers certified origins for seafood like Nova Scotia salmon and requires items labeled home made to be prepared in the restaurant kitchen. This change aims to reduce guesswork for diners and challenge restaurateurs to comply.
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Carter Panama Treaty Daylight Savings? No Clear Contest
The article recalls how the Carter administration prepared a contingency plan if the Panama treaty failed in the Senate. It describes possible actions including White House talks with leaders, a national address, a show of force if needed, and alerts across Latin America, while noting the final passage and the administration’s need to reassess methods and priorities after the near defeat.
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Holocaust author may never write a sequel to his play
The writer of the television drama Holocaust may be praised for turning a brutal persecution into compelling drama. Yet the author will never have the chance to craft a true follow up to his historic work.
Scuba Club Seeks Equal Spotlight At Cedar Valley Quarry
Iowa Scuba Club members defend park use highlighting safety records and a planned cleanup dive at Cedar Valley County Park on Sunday April 30 from 1 to 3 PM. They urge coverage of constructive efforts amid prior reports of rowdy behavior.
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Isn’t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A humorous essay explores the evolution of chairs from primitive logs to modern seating, noting how human comfort shifted from ground to chair. The author envisions a playful arc where humanity moves from rough ground to refined seating.
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Carl Riblet Jr
Ageing stars haunt Oscars mirror in a child observer's eyes
A writer recalls watching the Academy Awards and marvels at aging Hollywood icons. He contrasts their preserved youth with his own sense of aging, noting stars like Bob Hope and Vanessa Redgrave appear decades younger than their true years, while others show genuine signs of time. He reflects on the strange perception of age in Movieland and the enduring illusion of timeless celebrity.
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