Editorial unfolds Iowa president search mess and calls restart
The piece blasts University of Iowa governance as weeks of stalled talks and behind the scenes lobbying. It cites Regents President Marvin Pomerantz, faculty panel, and Gov. Branstad, urges a fresh search with six nominees and renewed cooperation.
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State Board of Regents
U of I
University Hospital
Regents
Marvin Pomerantz
Pomerantz
University of Iowa
Nils Hasselmo
University of Arizona
Frances Horowitz
University of Kansas
Richard Remington
Terry Branstad
Remington
Branstad outlines steady plan for Iowa's growth
Gov. Branstad calls for a diversified Iowa with thriving towns and strong education. He emphasizes a calculated, consensus-building approach, focusing on the Transportation 2000 program, tax tweaks, and attracting insurers to boost jobs, while avoiding surprises.
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Branstad
Terry
Why AIDS denial harms prevention and care
A physician in Los Angeles describes how denial fuels spread and how education, counseling, and small group outreach in San Francisco have helped high risk individuals. He highlights failures to reach uninfected people and the need for better drug and sexual counseling for IV drug users and patients facing infection.
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San Francisco
A Better Way to Elect a President Urged by Cox Column
A Cox News Service opinion argues the presidential nominating process is degraded by the current system. The author critiques past leaders from Kennedy to Reagan and calls for reforms including regional primaries and scheduled national debates.
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John Kennedy
Babbitt
Simon
Dukakis
Gore
Lincoln
FDR
Harry Truman
Admirable Palestinians in Safire column critique
Letter writer defends Palestinian protests against Israeli force and accuses William Safire of bias. They argue oppression makes protest honorable, cite Eli Wiesel, and urge respect for human rights for all peoples, including Palestinians.
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William Safire
Safire
Israel
Eli Wiesel
WMT Radio thanks eastern Iowans for Christmas gifts drive
Rick Sellers thanks listeners for their generosity in response to the Care and Share Tree initiative. Gifts such as toys clothing and games were collected at Smulekoff's window space and distributed by the Jaycees and Marines to bring Christmas joy to less fortunate families.
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Jaycees
Man or wimp in Iowa custody debate prompts challenge
A writer questions divorced fathers' actions in Iowa custody and child support disputes. The piece urges noncustodial fathers to contact lawmakers, peacefully protest, or advocate for justice in courts, labeling passivity as wimpish.
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Iowa
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