Editorial Viewpoint on Poland Despotism and Solidarity
The Gazette weighs Polish martial law, Soviet repression, and global reactions. Readers compare past demonstrations and note Unity of Solidarity under pressure, while cautioning against romanticizing communism. The piece warns against detours into complacent protest and urges universal condemnation of despotism.
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Kremlin
Poland
Jane Fonda
Hanoi
Nixon
Kissinger
Ms. Fonda and Co
Private firms offer genealogy records borrowing alternative
A Census Bureau cut in microfilm lending to libraries prompts a shift to private service. The plan would have libraries pay modest fees while individuals pay libraries, moving costs from taxpayers to users and preserving access through a private contractor. The example argues government should do only what private sector cannot, with small overall savings but broader budget relief potential.
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Census Bureau
National Archives
Washington
Growth of Knowledge Forces Change Upon Even the Past
A reflection on how expanding knowledge reshapes beliefs and history. It cites Hugh Ackley’s flat Earth view, Magellan, Homeric legends, Galileo, and shifts from polytheism to monotheism, plus plate tectonics and atomic theory, concluding that history itself may be rewritten as understanding grows.
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Hugh Ackley
Reagan abandons decennial White House Conference on Youth
The White House cancels the companion conference to aging noting state and local conferences will replace the Washington meeting. Critics like Yale professor Edward Zigler accuse Reagan of hiding agenda and weakening child welfare traditions. Barbara Bode questions the administration’s stance on youth.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Conference On Children and Youth
Reagan
Nixon
Estes Park
Colo
Rockies
Colorado
Interagency
Edward Zigler
Sterling
Yale University
Zigler
Office of Child Development
Children’s Bureau
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Barbara Bode
Children’s Foundation
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts and views
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The views are theirs. Muller Keeper farms near Alburt. from 1927 to 1952 he practiced law with Chapman and Cutler of Chicago. His farming includes breeding and showing purebred black Angus cattle and German shepherds.
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Muller
Alburnett
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago
Letters to The Gazette: police state dangers of gun control
A reader argues liberal constitutional interpretation could enable police powers to ban firearms. Citing state and federal rights, historical figures, and NRA appeals, the letter urges citizens to contact lawmakers and support gun ownership while warning against confiscation.
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U.S
Morton Grove, Ill
National Rifle Association
Institute For Legislative Action
NRA
State child support system praised despite arrears
A reader reports her ex-husband owes over 1000 in child support for their 13 year old daughter while paying 25 weekly. She notes DSS has not cleared arrears or aided current payments since early summer and questions if quitting work would spur state action.
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Department of Social Services
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Ptolemy
Robert Walters Newspaper Enterprise Association
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Richard M. Nixon
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Patrick Henry
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George Mason
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