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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1978
Page
6
A bill in the Iowa Senate would create a three-test competency program for grades 7 11 to ensure graduates meet minimum reading writing and math skills. Critics warn of risking diplomas for those who fail while supporters say counseling and remedial work could help many.
The New Mexico Supreme Court upholds a 23 year old woman's indictment for contributing to a minor's delinquency after seducing a 15 year old boy in Clovis. Critics compare to a Wisconsin 1977 ruling and note reversals by voters and high courts, urging jurists to avoid personal sexual philosophy.
A reader questions the validity of a Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality survey reported by a magazine and criticized in an editorial. The letter warns that relying on the first 2,500 responses from 10,000 mailed surveys yields tentative results and urges caution about interpreting the views of the American Psychiatric Association members on homosexuality.
The letter cites Senator Culver's Congressional Record remarks on the Panama Canal treaty. It argues U S defense responsibility and neutrality guarantees, warns against political risk from Latin American communists, and questions ownership history and potential sabotage fears. It contends continued status quo protects canal livelihood and criticizes media critique and research quality.
A Harris Survey of 1,520 adults finds Americans see scientific research as indispensable to prosperity yet fraught with concerns. Majorities worry about overproduction, resource use, and impersonal growth while recognizing potential life quality benefits and military strength.
Saudi Arabia seeks 60 F-15 jets as a symbol of U.S. honesty and steadfastness. The sale faces heavy congressional opposition fueled by Israeli lobbying and fears of escalating the arms race, while Washington argues the Pentagon backs the deal. Saudis warn the decision tests decades of U.S. commitment and could shift oil pricing and production in the region.
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