Minneapolis Veto Sinks City Porn Ordinance
The Gazette editorial argues Mayor Fraser vetoed Minneapolis ordinance banning porn as violating women’s civil rights and questions its legality and impact. It notes the measure’s potential to infringe on free expression, warns it could backfire financially, and suggests courts would overturn it.
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Moral tone in politics risks from Jackson clergymen brain trust
A critique notes Jesse Jackson's campaign advisory clergy echo Falwell's Moral Majority but warns against mixing church and state. The ecumenical panel includes Baptists, a Methodist, a Unitarian Universalist, and an American Muslim. It cautions heavy pulpit influence could erode public trust and blur church state lines.
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Wick taps targeted by limited hangout claims
Washington Post reports USIA chief Charles Wick secretly taped a call with President Carter. The agency provided transcripts and four audio tapes to Congress while omitting others, raising questions about destruction of records and the ethics of taped conversations.
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Competence in work leisure and civic duties guides democracy
The letter argues a healthy democracy rests on competent citizens educated through strong general education in science math language arts social studies and the arts. It emphasizes work leisure and civic competence to promote self reliance freedom fairness and informed voting.
Fourth annual Cystic Fibrosis Bowl-for-Breath set for Jan 29
Cedar Rapids and Marion residents invited to bowl from 1 to 4 p.m. at Empire Lanes for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. KHAK and Empire Lanes sponsor, with sponsor forms available at KHAK Radio Drug Town Stores and Empire Lanes. Proceeds fund research and care, requiring at least five sponsors per bowler.
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Two Crises from Drunk Driving and Divorce Warn of Consequences
A writer laments being divorced after 30 years and an OMVI arrest that cost a sales job. He appeals to readers to avoid drinking and driving, noting lasting life costs and higher insurance. He urges reflection on the impact of drunk driving on personal and professional life.
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