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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1980
Page
9
The author attacks the Civil Liberties Union for opposing public Christmas promotion, arguing Christmas stems from pagan solstice rites and Saturnalia. It suggests shifting the date to Sept. 15, delaying school openings, and keeping secular festivities while preserving gifts, Santa, and carols.
Anthony Lewis argues the 1970s showcase how ideology and power destroyed Cambodia. Sihanouk’s 1970 overthrow led to war, U S bombing, Khmer Rouge terror, and mass starvation until Vietnam’s 1979 invasion. Americans debate Kissinger’s role while global conscience weighs the disaster.
Carl Kane critiques vague phrasing in journalism, highlighting overuse of some and imprecision with numbers. He cites examples from UPI radio and sportswriting, urging exact figures and clearer landings to avoid hedging and errors.
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