Iran-contra Hearings and the News Media’s Respect
Editorial argues public trust hinges on honest reporting during Iran-contra hearings. It critiques coverage gaps between television and wire services, notes omissions like the Boland amendment veto point, and urges media to earn broader esteem to curb misinformation.
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Urgency in THA Alzheimer's drug testing sparks debate
A National Institute on Aging push for faster national trials of THA in 300 Alzheimer's patients follows NEJM reports of dramatic gains in 16 of 17 cases. Critics doubt reliability and long term brain-cell protection, while advocates urge expedited testing to save lives and balance caution with hope.
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Hena Wilfin
National Institute On Aging
THA
New England Journal of Medicine
Reagan and Iran Contra: Blame and the Deliberate Leadership
The Iran contra hearings portray a president in charge of covert actions that contravene law and official policy. Reagan signed the orders for secret arms deals and support to the contras, denying knowledge while evidence shows he guided the policy and kept authority from Congress.
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Oliver North
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Peter Pan
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James Madison
Offended by Hollywood politics and the legions of thinking
A Minnesota cabin dweller explains how daily life, rain, and woodcutting intrude on reading about public policy. He notes government expansion, subsidization, and the duty to voice opinion, arguing bureaucrats encroach on business and citizens hesitate to protest. He cites John T. Dunlop and reflects on subsidies shaping citizen behavior.
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Mannheim
Germany
John T. Dunlop
Harvard University
Judge Advocate General Corps
Dunlop
Uncle Sam
Voices of Cedar Rapids Reader Letters on Government and Life
Eastern Iowans express views on Social Security Medicare and government while criticizing big government and Hollywood politics. The writer laments taxation aid and unemployment, praises self reliance, and recalls Girl Scout Day Camp coverage and local media neglect.
Correction prints altered line in Weishaar letter
A transcription error in Amy L. Weishaar's August 9 letter titled Clean-water concern is corrected. The revised sentence states we have substantial investments in homes on Lake Delhi and we pay real estate taxes in Delaware County.
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Amy L. Weishaar
Lake Delhi
Delaware County
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