Misplaced policing in public interest and press ethics
The Gazette editorial laments TV station involvement in state staged meetings with an elderly client, leading to civil license actions against 10 agents. It warns that journalists assisting law enforcement undermines trust, jeopardizes sources, and harms press independence, urging continued separation of informing from policing.
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Des Moines
Iowa Insurance Department
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Salvadorean Strife discussed by Reagan and Lopez Portillo
Reagan and Lopez Portillo touched on El Salvador violence and the deaths of three American advisers. The note highlights the FDR coalition in Mexico City and the ISTA linked to Salvadoran agrarian reform. It argues the killings point to right wing forces, not guerrilla left, and cites press misrepresentation of the Salvadoran left.
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Reagan
Mexico
Lopez Portillo
Mexico City
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Ean
Michael Hammer
Mark Pearlman
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Jose Rodolfo Viera
Salvadorean Institute For Agrarian Transformation
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Viera
Peasants Union
Nj3ta
Washington Post
Foy Prosterman
Wall Street Journal
Reaganites Won't Shrink Inheritance In New Conservatism
The article argues conservatives inherit a large, growing state under Reagan and may fail to shrink it. It notes the public's demand for programs, the expansive legistatures, and that true conservatism requires balanced values and capable government, not mere anti big government rhetoric. It cites Eisenhower and Wilson on policy limits and international roles.
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Reagan
Congress
James Q. Wilson
Harvard
Readers critique media bias and a local store refund issue
A letter laments media misreporting on the Iran hostage crisis eight months on and critiques inflated subscription price hikes at The Gazette. It recalls a Christmas return at Enzler's, praises fair treatment at Armstrong's and Killian's, and urges cautious shopping amid rising costs.
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Enzler’s
Cedar Rapids unions aid Cornsweeteners strikers Christmas drive
Strikers and 180 Teamster members received $75 gifts from Cedar Rapids union locals who collected at gates and plants. The note thanks donors, notes the holiday support brightened Christmas, and wishes blessings in the New Year, citing Acts 20 35.
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