Nixon judged against Hoover in a 75th birthday reappraisal
The editorialist argues Nixon, unlike Hoover, lacks Hoover’s wartime humanitarian record and says Nixon’s Watergate downfall cannot be equated with Hoover’s late recognition. It notes Nixon’s China opening and presidential library plans as part of his continuing legacy.
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China
U.S
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Yorba Linda
Calif
Herbert C. Hoover
Commission On Organization of the Executive Branch
James Madison
Richard Nixon
Herbert Hoover
Wilbur Schramm Remembered as Founding Figure of Writers Workshop
Obituary notes Wilbur Schramm, co founder and first director of the Writers Workshop, dies in Honolulu at 80. Paul Engle recalls Schramm as decent and cheerful, shaping a belief in human writers. Schramm led journalism at Iowa, then Illinois, Stanford, and Hawaii, wrote 30 books on mass communication and a baseball story The Horse That Played Third Base for Brooklyn.
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Wilbur Schramm
Honolulu
Paul Engle
Workshop
Schramm
Wilbur
Pisc
University of Iowa
Iowa
U of I School of Journalism
University of Illinois
Institute of Communication Research
Stanford University
University of Hawaii
Brooklyn
Saturday Evening Post
Hell
Ignoble experiment on college morality sparks discourse
Dear Abby era letters condemn campus immorality from dorm coed showers to permissive culture. The column traces shifting ethics from enlightenment to permissive 60s feminism, warns of AIDS classroom displays, and questions long term impact on families and civilization.
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Abby
Southwestern University
Red Light
New England
Herbert Hoover
Tartarus
Hades
Gehenna
Hell
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Praise for St Luke's staff and care from a patient
A recent hospital stay at St Luke's highlighted the kindness and professionalism of the staff and volunteers. The patient notes skilled surgeons and a capable anesthetist, plus a strong nursing team with named leaders and friendly interactions during a six day stay.
Eastern Iowa Outlooks Let Citizens Share Views
Periodic reader commentary from Eastern Iowa residents invites thoughtful expressions on diverse topics. Viewpoints are personal and non official, reflecting individual opinions rather than institutional positions.
Hospital visit yields praise for St Luke's care
Cedar Rapids resident John B Walters recounts a hospital stay at St Luke's noting friendly staff, comfortable gowns, tasty meals, and strong radio and TV coverage of events. He praises the facility's management and staff while joking about doctor charges as a plumber's price.
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Ron Gonder
St. Luke’s
Safire column drawn skewed view on Israel Gaza protests
Letters criticize William Safire for a one sided portrayal of Palestinians and Israelis. They argue the conflict stems from denied autonomy and political rights rather than a single trigger and urge balanced leadership attentive to Palestinian and Israeli concerns for peace.
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Israel
Gaza
William Safire
Safire
Palestine
Soviet Union
Algona Seven case in the glare of media ethics
The piece questions the media frenzy over the Algona Seven murder while noting daily abortions and unseen victims in Iowa. It argues murder remains murder whether sensationalized or overlooked and calls for acknowledgment of ongoing tragedies beyond the Algona case.
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Algona Seven
Iowa
Robert Dreesman
Algona
Statesmen, shape up for wage freeze and cut in Iowa
Robert M L Johnson urges Gov Branstad, Don Avenson, and Sen Hutchins to freeze state worker wages for one year to close a 44 million deficit. He argues unions and industries have conceded during stress and warns government unions may push costs onto taxpayers through taxes rather than price increases. He calls leaders to take responsible action.
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Terry Branstad
Don Avenson
Oelwein
Bill Hutchins
Guthrie Center
Board of Regents
Robert M.L. Johnson
Thompson Dr. SE
Needle hazards raise concerns over OTC insulin needles
A reader voices fear about over the counter insulin needle sales with no questions asked. The letter cites oral surgeons and dentists dispensing needles to patients after wisdom teeth removal, recounting a 16 year old receiving a syringe to rinse holes and worries about misuse at school.
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Brian
Mother's love sanctifies the least worthy offspring
A reflective line centers on a mother's unwavering affection elevating a flawed child, presented as a timeless moral insight. The aphorism suggests maternal devotion imbues value beyond merit, framing filial bonds as redemptive.
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Art Heusinkveld
Hoover
Richard L. Worsnop
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Miami Herald
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Ann
Patty
Candy
Jeannine
Jackie
Sue
Cathy
Jan
Lori
Helen
Efficiency
Jimmie
Ohio State
Luther College
Decorah
John B. Walters
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Republican
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