Presidential Taping Ethics Across White House History
The piece weighs Nixon’s downfall against Roosevelt Kennedy Johnson and others who used secret taping. It argues all such recordings carry historical value yet ethical taint when used to invade privacy. It proposes making dialogues presumptively open to taping with consent and discretion for each president.
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Franklin Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
White House
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Morton Grove handgun ban tests resolve as few residents turn in guns
The Morton Grove Il ordinance banning handgun possession went into effect with only five guns turned in by three residents. Police report broad noncompliance amid court challenges, sparking debate on effectiveness and a push for compromise to curb handgun violence.
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Chicago
Robert Jones
Morton Grove
Supreme Court stance on school prayer sparks debate
A column argues voluntary school prayer is unconstitutional and discusses congressional options. The author questions motives of Moral Majority and Falwell, cites diverse student needs, and reflects on personal experience across three generations. He warns about enforcing uniform prayer in a diverse nation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Residents urge saving Wilson Junior High on Cedar Rapids west side
A letter to The Gazette argues against closing Wilson Junior High, warning it would hurt families on Cedar Rapids west side by forcing long bus rides and higher taxes. The writer urges keeping one junior high open per quadrant and commends Rep. Wally Horn and Jim Wells for preserving Wilson. The piece also criticizes front page coverage and US aid to El Salvador, urging civic action and responsible government.
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Cedar Rapids
Wally Horn
Jim Wells
Wilson School
Voting Rights Act Extension Urged by Cedar Rapids League
The League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids Marion calls on citizens to urge Senate support for extending the 1965 Voting Rights Act under 1992. HR3112 passed House 389 to 24 last October and the group praises the law as enfranchising hundreds of thousands of minority Americans. Dyan Smith president urges contact with Senators Grassley and Jepsen.
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League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Senate
House
Social Security costs double hidden in employer match
A reader argues that Social Security taxes are misleadingly shown as employee costs alone. He notes 1982 figures for $10 000 and $20 000 earners, stressing that the 6.7 percent employee tax is matched by employers, totaling 13.4 percent and up to 4 340 yearly for higher earnings. He compares daily costs to other living expenses and questions private investment alternatives.
Eastern Iowans invited to share comments on topics
Periodic observations from thoughtful readers in Eastern Iowa. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs. Pat McPartland of Cedar Rapids serves as consumer communications manager for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co, formerly an advertising agency officer and account executive.
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Pat McPartland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
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