Iowa Republicans back abortion reform in 1972 platform
Iowa Republicans voted 2329 to 1141 at Des Moines convention to endorse liberalizing the 113 year old abortion law, adopting a conscience and health based stance. Democrats, meanwhile, avoided a clear position in 1970. Legislative action next year will test whether party platforms translate into law with Governor Ray aiding a freedom of conscience approach.
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Munich tests to stamp out intersex athletes at Olympics
Reported plan calls for doctors to exam 700 female athletes for X and Y chromosomes to verify pure womanhood. Intersex cases with Y chromosomes would disqualify competitors, with certificates issued to those deemed bona fide women for present and future Games. Possible political implications discussed.
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Munich
Dow suit targets what is called a strike subsidy racket
A Dow Chemical legal action against Michigan Employment Security Commission seeks to end unemployment compensation payments to Bay City strikers. The piece cites a Wharton study showing large public benefits to striking workers in GM and Westinghouse disputes, arguing such subsidies distort bargaining and inflate settlements.
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United States District Court
Michigan Employment Security Commission
Industrial Research Unit
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
Armand J. Thieblot, Jr
Ronald M. Cowin
General Motors
Michigan
Genesee County
New York
Pittsburgh
Fisher Body
West Mifflin
Thieblot
Cowin
General
Westinghouse
Delaware County
Wharton
McGovern rhetoric called indecent in Buckley critique
Buckley argues that McGovern's public persona differs from his private decency and cites multiple sources from 1964 to 1972 to show his harsh rhetoric. The essay decries equating McGovern with decency and condemns his attacks on Nixon, Johnson, and others, labeling some statements as indecent.
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Spiro Agnew
Nick Katz
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Washington Post
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Goldwater
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Mundt
Robert Sam Anson
Henry) Jackson
Chris Lydon
New York Times
J. Edgar Hoover
Life Magazine
Hoover
Richard Nixon
Catholic University
Hitler
Germany
Gregg Herrington
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Nixon
Thieu
UPI
Hanoi
Alumna defends Mitchellville training school staff
A former resident of Mitchellville’s girls training school writes to The People's Forum defending the staff and administrators. She says during her time there no staff dictated conversation with visitors and recalls a visit by Governor Hughes, noting staff efforts to help the girls after arrival.
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Carter
Praises Girls' School Staff and Too-Short Critics
A former resident defends the girls training school staff led by Mrs. Carter and Mr. Sadderis, stating no punitive lockups exist and praising years of experience, care, and guidance. She questions outsiders’ understanding after a short visit and expresses lasting gratitude and affection for the staff.
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Forum Letters Policy and Reader Engagement Notes
The Gazette editorial page invites readers to send letters on issues or events not personalities. Letters should stay on one topic and aim for broad readership. Typically about 400 words, one letter per writer per month, and all letters may be shortened. Anonymous submissions are not published. Include name, address, signature, and telephone number for authenticity.
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August Weeding Advice Delivers Perennial Border Cure
Russell Baker humorously explains August weed control for perennial borders, urging readers to distinguish perennials from weeds, avoid dynamite, and rely on soaking and rainfall. He suggests waiting until February for natural die off, with playful warnings about impatient gardeners. New York Times Service
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