Nighttime teen fatality surge prompts traffic safety talk
Yale researcher Leon Robertson cites that nearly half of under 18 driving fatalities occur between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. He suggests limited hours for teen drivers, adult chaperones, and stricter drunk driving enforcement. Sudbury's community program offers alternative activities supervised by peers to curb youth drinking and crashes.
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Wage Fight Looms Over New Minimum Wage Hike
The federal minimum wage rises to 3.35 per hour on January 1 as AFL-CIO leaders push for 3.70 to 4.00 while business leaders seek restraint and a teen subminimum. The Minimum Wage Study Commission report due next year may tilt toward higher pay, but partisan views persist with inflation a shared concern.
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Haig Ties to Nixon Record Highlighted as Secretary of State Pick
The analysis reviews Alexander Haig’s role in the Nixon era including the Cambodia invasion, Watergate misdeeds, and wiretapping. It argues Haig’s loyalty and hardline approach reflect a ruthless political philosophy, questioning his suitability for a Reagan era secretary of state.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Denied Lecture on Drugs Angers Readers
In a letter to The Gazette readers condemn Cedar Rapids school board for blocking junior and senior high students from attending David Toma's April lecture on drug and alcohol abuse. They argue the civic center should serve the public and question the selection process while noting prior sober actions by other districts. The writer urges citizens to press officials and praises community efforts of the Council On Aging during Thanksgiving.
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Tradable shoes for mismatched feet attract interest
An author describes a mail based service like Sole-Mates in Britain that pairs people with odd feet for swapped shoes. He invites readers to join and run similar programs by mail to reduce waste and cost.
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Sole- Mates
Worry Not About Yugoslavia Says Maclean
In a belated reassessment, Fitzroy Maclean argues Yugoslavia is stable under Tito style leadership. He notes a diverse, free market system with leadership passed among subordinates and rejects fears of invasion or collapse.
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