Privacy versus confidentiality in AIDS cases prompts legal debate
The editorial argues that AIDS patient privacy clashes with public health needs and urges clearer limits on privacy rights. It notes doctors face lawsuits over disclosure, cites AMA views, and reflects on federal bills and constitutional questions about privacy. It calls for broader, constitutional clarity and national uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
Debate over making English the official language grows heated
Congress and 13 states have proposals to require English as the official language. Hispanic groups see it as a threat to culture, while critics argue the aim is monolingual unity. Resistance centers in New York and New Jersey among foreign-born Hispanics, with leaders claiming the move suppresses language and culture.
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America
All America
New York - New Jersey
Israel Romero
Cuban Cultural Civic Center
Letters to the Gazette on NEA leadership and language policy
A reader criticizes the National Education Association for militant leadership and opposing an official English policy. The letter argues teachers should reflect diverse viewpoints and participate by contacting representatives. A Cedar Rapids resident notes a Mother's Day plant theft and hopes the thief reflects on their action.
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National Education Association
Los Angeles
NEA
Cedar Rapids
Malpractice reform crisis and Iowa health drift
A commentator laments ongoing malpractice tort reform crisis in Iowa. Hospitals cut obstetrical care and doctors leave or avoid Iowa, blamed on Don Avenson for opposing reform. The piece condemns secular trends, erosion of values, and calls for turning back to God to restore national strength.
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M. Roy Schwarz
American Medical Association
Iowa
Don Avenson
Oelwein
House of Representatives
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Public letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities. Include writer’s name street address and signature. anonymous submissions not published. A phone number is required to authenticate but not published. Limit about 300 words. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Schroeder Noted as More Than a Feminist Candidate
Carl Miller argues Pat Schroeder defies the label of a single issue feminist candidate. He recalls her 1972 congressional victory, battles against seniority, and role in Armed Services reforms. Her record spans Vietnam opposition, tax reform, and equal pay advocacy, with a liberal image at times contested by her voting.
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Pat Schroeder
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Dla
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Les Aspin
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Armed Services
Melvin Price
D-Ill
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Pentagon
National Taxpayers Union
Jack Kemp
New York
National Democratic Party
Thinking Seems an Underrated Activity
Dear Loyal Readers recounts a columnist’s summer by Bever Pool while musing on mental fitness and fashion. The piece satirizes activewear trends and teen pool behavior, hinting at observations about social dynamics and creative idle time.
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Bever Pool
Bridge Club Np
Names at the pool spark a reflective column
An Eastern Iowan recalls poolside conversations about names and identity. The Cedar Rapids housewife author muses on why modern names differ, contrasts with old favorites, and contemplates what future generations will name their children. She admits long summers spent thinking by the pool and napping between reflections.
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Jason
Joshua
Jonathan
Chris
Kristy
Carrie
Katie
Jeff
Jane
Sally
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