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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1977
Page
6
The article notes a lie detector test interpreted to show James Earl Ray told the truth about acting alone and denied shooting Martin Luther King. Ray’s lawyer denounces the results as flawed while critics doubt the test's evidentiary value. He remarks that justice department evidence may determine guilt.
A Iowa analysis explains that no formal pocket veto exists in state law. The governor may let bills die after adjournment if he fails to act within 30 days, and during sessions a three day silence becomes law. Governor Ray cited a pocket veto in Senate File 7, aligning with a 1885 Iowa Supreme Court view.
Buckley argues for stricter punishment over causes in crime policy. He calls for more jail time, targeted release restrictions, and holding parents and judges accountable, while acknowledging ongoing study of misbehavior. He favors compensating crime victims and criticizes relying on reform without secure protection.
In Moscow and beyond Russians question why the United States allows widespread sex industry materials. Norman Cousins notes Soviets see puritan norms, debate whether government should regulate private morals, and argue freedom rests on public understanding rather than government intrusion.
A reader denounces Parade magazine's July 17 article "It's Hell to be Old in the U.S." and its author Moss as prejudiced. The writer claims the piece harms elderly residents and families in nursing homes, comparing a photo to Appalachia-era charity scenes and recalling childhood memories of missionary appeals.
An activity coordinator at Thornton Manor praises the Lansing nursing home as a dream fulfilled for the area. She notes residents enjoy diverse activities from volunteering to spiritual programs and are encouraged to participate without pressure, inviting the author to tour for a fair view.
Roscoe Drummond analyzes a theory by Prof. H H A Cooper that modern terrorism stems from a lust for violence rather than political aims. He cites the Puerto Rican bombings by FALN as supporting evidence and argues leaders target the wrong people, urging persuasion over violence.
A critic argues the Iowa bill ignores adverse vaccine effects and remedies. He cites measles risk, potential autoimmune and cancer links, and personal harms from vaccines. The piece questions legal validity, religious exemptions, and government overreach, urging parental choice and rights-based resistance.
The Gazette invites reader opinions with a 400 word limit and a 30 day rule per writer. Submissions may be condensed and edited but must preserve meaning and identify the writer with name address readable signature. telephone number is for internal authentication only.
A reflective line on money's power turning an old person into a humorous elder, noting the humor persists as wealth shapes perception and aging.
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