Sensible energy bill faces push for emergency powers
House Commerce subcommittee backs H.R. 4700 Standby Emergency Authority Act of 1981 to grant the president power to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, impose price controls, and allocate refined products during a crisis. Critics argue Obama or Reagan should avoid veto risk while ensuring preparedness for oil disruption.
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Supreme Court narrows college worship ruling to campus only
Court contrasts college campus worship with high school practice in Guilderland New York. It rejects voluntary school prayer while reaffirming church state separation and forbidding official endorsement of religion in public schools. The decision highlights age-based distinctions and preserves limits on school led religious activities.
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Poland crisis deepens as Jaruzelski faces stalled renewal
The article argues Poland's 1980s crackdown proves a Soviet backed dictatorship. Solidarity remains vibrant yet repressed. It urges Western unions and governments to suspend Poland aid while preserving leverage and pushing for renewed arms talks with Moscow. The piece warns that true reform requires citizen participation and a shift to conventional defense over nuclear reliance.
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Poland
Western Europe
United States
Residency dispute over Harold Hughes candidacy for Iowa governor
Letter to the editor arguing Hughes fails residency for governor and criticizing Attorney General Miller for not ruling. The writer condemns political bias, critiques religious speech limits, defends First Amendment rights and questions Cornerstone case implications for press freedom and campus speech.
Cornerstone decision upholds neutrality and free rights
In response to the editorial, the writer argues the Cornerstone ruling grants equal status to religious organizations in University of Missouri facilities without sacrificing neutrality. The piece asserts government support for religion is unchanged and stresses the First Amendment protects both establishment limits and free exercise.
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Gazette
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Questioning DeVere Hirt on Fundamentalists and Compassion
A reader defends Christians as thoughtful and loving, rejects Falwell as a poor representative, and questions Hirt’s harsh critique. The letter urges restraint and prays for Hirt, noting uncertainty about ultimate answers and belief in the afterlife.
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Jerry Falwell
Mr. Hirt
Gazette Editorial Page Letters Policy Guidance
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters on issues and events rather than personalities. Letters must include the writer name and street address with a telephone number for authentication, and no anonymous submissions. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days. editor may shorten or edit for length up to 400 words and under editorial guidelines.
Khadafy Variants and Visuals Compared
Reader asks about Libya leader Muammar Khadafy spellings and images. Editor notes no recent change in official pictures. potential confusion with Ayatollah Khomeini or Yasser Arafat.
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Khomeini
Arafat
Pressure on Iowa leaders over Harold Hughes residency
The writer questions Harold Hughes residency in Iowa and criticizes Atty. Gen. Tom Miller for avoiding a court hearing. They argue Hughes and Miller deserve scrutiny, suggest new blood for governor, and imply Miller should be replaced if he shirks duty.
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Mr. Hughes
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Hughes
Salvage Mindful Phrases From Murky Prostitution Report
The article describes a tall woman with faded yellow hair in hot pants on a corner and offers critique of awkward wording. It questions how to rewrite vague phrases such as although still in their 20s and suggests clearer alternatives and neutral phrasing for sensitive topics.
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