Defending Civil Liberties in Skokie Controversy Stirs ACLU
In Illinois the ACLU faces a split as about 1000 members quit over defending the American Nazi party's right to parade in Skokie. Critics argue rights apply to all Americans even for hateful views, while others say the move tests commitment to civil liberties amid public risk and controversy.
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Nazi Party
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Chicago
Iowa Housing Finance Authority Gives Low Cost Loans
The 1975 act created a public private housing finance body now active with 42.6 million dollars available. About 39 million goes to low interest mortgages and 3.9 million funds a reserve to cover defaults. Nearly 40 lenders participate to assist families with income under 16 000 dollars a year.
Brainwashing at the CIA dinner with Churchill and Dulles
A sensational reminiscence depicts a CIA crash program during the 1950s in which Allen Dulles Richard Bissell and a CIA team allegedly hosted a $15 million hotel suite party with LSD rye whisky and provocations aimed at brain manipulation. The saga ends with a disastrous confrontation involving Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth and Churchill.
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Richard Bissell
Bissell
Winston Churchill
Generalissimo
Civil Service Gazette
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FBI
Allen Dulles
Churchill
Carter feet of clay exposed in campaign critiques
Washington commentary argues Jimmy Carter lacks the halo of virtue, citing staff loans, Bert Lance travel, and the cargo preference bill. It notes opposition within his administration and from officials like Eizenstat and Blumenthal, framing the era as old style politics and favors.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Mr. Carter
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Bert Lance
Mr. Lance
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Lance
Office of Management and Budget
Comptroller
Carter
Camp David
Bert
Commerce
Kreps
Treasury
Blumenthal
Stu Eizenstat
House
Senate
Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn
Seafarers Union
Ice Cream Social at Meth-Wick Manor Delights Cedar Rapids Residents
Letters describe an old fashioned ice cream social on Meth-Wick Manor lawn, with cake and music, and a hot air balloon sighting. Readers praise the retirement home and note Meth-Wick’s health center. appeal for pre event Gazette coverage is referenced. Acknowledge residents, volunteers, and nostalgic community mood.
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Meth-Wick Manor
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Meth-Wick
Letter to editor objects to sexism in bowling column
Ione S. Burham and Meth-Wick Manor Auxiliary invite readers to view a community asset at 1224 Thirteenth Street NW. Gus Schrader’s Professional Women’s Bowling Assn. column is denounced for sexist remarks and focus on players’ appearances rather than play, with a promise to submit the piece to No Comment.
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Thirteenth Street NW
Gus Schrader
MS Magazine
Schrader
Gasoline price rise seen not cutting driving much
A Harris poll shows even steep price hikes may not curb driving significantly. At $2 a gallon 78 percent would still drive, while subsidies for public transport and federal tax changes are unlikely to pass. The piece advocates pushing efficient cars and 55 mph limits as the remaining option.
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New Housing Finance Authority
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