Courts limit fear in nuclear licensing rulings
The Supreme Court held that environmental review for atomic plant licensing covers only physical hazards, not psychological fears. Justices reason that basing policy on public fear would paralyze decisions and that no law requires fear-effect assessments in nuclear oversight.
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High Court
Three Mile Island
Pennsylvania
TMI
Rehnquist
Pets for seniors push in Senate housing policy
A West Burlington widow’s euthanized cats after moving to a federally subsidized apartment spurs senatorial action. Senator Proxmire backs a bill to bar no‑pet policies in subsidized housing, arguing pets aid health and well being, despite landlord concerns over noise odors and damage.
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West Burlington
U.S. Senate
the Gazette
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Letters on abuse at Linn County Care facility urged respect
A reader defends residents at the Linn County Care facility, condemning abuse as childlike and negligent. The letter argues all residents deserve equal dignity, regardless of race age or mental status, and pleads for humane treatment and understanding. It also comments on nuclear disarmament and nonviolence, noting Gandhi and peace as guiding ideals.
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Linn County
Gandhi
United States
Russia
TV Violence on Screens Draws Public Concern
A reader voices alarm over escalating violence on TV from news to prime time. They fear impact on children shaping attitudes toward crime and bystander actions, calling for action to curb portrayals.
Withholding opposition to president over tax on interest
The text questions withholding repeal, argues IRS should collect taxes on unreported interest from financial institutions. It notes Form 1099 reporting and a president's $124,000 tax payment, estimating $12,400 interest gain from a 10 percent rate. It urges IRS enforcement instead of additional bank burdens.
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IRS
Bill Grundy’s Marion Mayoral Spotlight and Possible 1983 Re‑Election
A tribute to Mayor Bill Grundy of Marion praising his twelve years in office and urging him to seek re election in 1983. The note argues good leadership is needed in Congress and emphasizes Grundy’s character and service.
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Bill Grundy
City of
Marion
Mayor Grundy
Grundy
United States Congress
Prairie Junior High student reports teacher assaults
A Prairie Junior High student says teachers are hitting students and that the problem is growing across Prairie and Cedar Rapids schools. The speaker cites friends who have been struck and describes rising incidents in local schools.
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Prairie Junior High
Prairie
Cedar Rapids
Harmony Conference Draws Singles to Kirkwood Event
The April 16 singles conference at Kirkwood Community College offered 18 workshops including barter communication financial planning widowhood stress management and family topics. Organizers speakers and the steering committee received strong thanks for a well run event and support for another gathering soon.
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the Gazette
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Return to religion and focus on spiritual wealth
The message urges believers to be spiritual minded over material gain. It emphasizes work and prayer for the salvation of souls and warns against prioritizing money over devotion to Christ and God. It calls for unity in honoring the maker and Jesus Christ.
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Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Abortion Federalism Debate and Eagleton Amendment Analysis
The piece questions state abortion rights across states and outlines Sen. Thomas Eagleton’s proposal to revoke constitutional abortion rights. It discusses health impacts, state versus federal authority, and potential shifts if the amendment passes, noting arguments on rights and access.
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Thomas Eagleton
D-Mo
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Eagleton
Senate Judiciary
Charles Grassley
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Reproductive Rights Voices From Eastern Iowa
Periodic observations invite thoughtful Eastern Iowans to express views. Wendee Phillips of Cedar Rapids chairs the National Organization for Women Reproductive Rights Task Force and serves on the Cedar Rapids Coalition for Reproductive Rights.
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Wendee Phillips
Cedar Rapids
The
National Organization For Women
Correction of Outlooks paragraph on graduate school experts
The eighth paragraph of Paul A. Smith's Outlooks column notes graduate school experts resist consulting graduate students for assessing faculty abilities. They doubt students' discernment between good and poor teaching and overlook that graduate students hold advanced degrees. Few studies examine why helpful teachers aid learning with integrity.
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Paul A. Smith
Gazette Letters Guidelines Update
A reader notice explains Gazette letter rules including a 400 word limit, requirement of writer name street address and signature, and a non published telephone for authentication. Letters should focus on issues not personalities, avoid verse, allow edits, and permit one letter per writer every 30 days.
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