Voters for Choice forms as abortion funding debate grows
Gloria Steinem and former Sen Brooke launch Voters for Choice to press for federal abortion funding for indigent women after Senate and House diverge on Medicaid and HEW rules. Observers warn conference compromise could undo 1979 limits while access remains unequal for low income women seeking abortion.
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Mopeds under scrutiny Iowa official backs higher age limit
State Safety Commissioner Charles Larson urges raising moped license age from 14 to 16 and requires written and driving tests for operators. He favors a helmet rule for mopeds and motorcycles, arguing mopeds are closer to motorcycles than bicycles. Despite rising popularity, only one moped death this year prompts calls for stricter licensing and rules.
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Rescue Mission Involving Special Force Brigade Group Unit No 17
Colonel Bradley briefs a hand-picked team on a secret mission to rescue the president amid secrecy concerns. The briefing features a mistaken slide of Steve Martin, clarifying the president’s absence of any head arrow.
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Special Force Brigade Group Unit No. 17
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Aspen evolves from dust to ski capital and art haven
Richard Pinney recounts Aspen's rise from a silver boom to a collapsed town, revival as a ski and cultural hub, and its 1960s youth pilgrimage. He notes the town’s open casual lifestyle, vibrant shops, restaurants, and street performances, and mentions his own three-week artist residence at Anderson Ranch in Snowmass/Aspen.
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Cedar Rapids
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Campus surprises and Aspen observations by Carl Kane
Carl Kane reflects on a university town visit and an Aspen trip. He notes quirky campus headlines about condomization and library theft, but also muses on ethics, housing, and misread edits. He contrasts Aspen’s pricey, youthfully vibrant summer scene with a ski inclined culture and tourist allure.
White House chief of staff debate mirrors Carter era
Washington debate centers on Hamilton Jordan as Carter's chief of staff. Critics urge broader experience and exposure, comparing Jordan with Harry Hopkins and Sherman Adams while lauding adaptability and loyalty as key traits for the job amid a Georgia-centered White House circle.
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Thoughts From Eastern Towans Invites Reflective Views
Readers share periodical observations on wide ranging topics in a thoughtful tone. Voices emphasize personal perspectives, reflecting a broad spectrum of opinions without a single accepted stance.
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