War in Vietnam a moral issue says Muskie in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids audience heard Senator Muskie state that the Vietnam war has become a moral issue rather than a political one. He suggested the war will likely affect few votes in the 1972 election and that personal judgments about right or wrong will shape opinions more than partisan outcomes. He also addressed Hersh's My Lai reporting, acknowledging the atrocity and cover up as indefensible while questioning whether it can revive broader protest.
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Vietnam
Maine
Muskie
Cedar Rapids
U.S
My Lai
South Vietnam
Seymour Hersh
Moral issues stir anew amid Bangladesh massacre debate
The text argues about the Bangladesh war's death toll and moral framing, noting Bangladesh's prime minister cites three million deaths as a stark moral issue. It contrasts with My Lai, urging deeper reflection on moral failures in wars by nations and humanity alike.
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Bangladesh
West Pakistan
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Elizabeth Bender Pool Operation Advances In City Cooperation
The city plans to supervise Elizabeth Bender Public Sw immersion Pool with no service cuts and possible expansions in partnership with Jane Boyd Community House Cedar Rapids Community School District and United Community Services. Ownership questions stem from earlier private donations and current park ownership. a $6900 repair bill remains a concern. Meanwhile debates about street abrasives include cat box filler as an alternative to sand despite higher cost.
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Hough
Elizabeth Bender
Donald Canney
Nevin Nichols
Jane Boyd
Cedar Rapids
United Community Services
Community House Board
Michigan
Gap Widens Between Rich and Poor Nations
Brice Bross argues that despite talk of aid and trade, the gap between developed and less developed nations will not close. In 1960–1970 poorer countries grew faster but population growth kept per capita income low, leaving two thirds of the world’s people earning about $200 yearly versus $3,000 in rich nations.
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Ashington
Gulfs
Free World
South Korea
Taiwan
United States
C. Fred Bergsten
Nixon
State Legislatures Stage Lively Comeback
The piece argues state legislatures are reviving after decades of decline. It notes reforms, annual and extra sessions, and reforms in taxes, staffing, and pay. It cites Baker v Carr and the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures, highlighting New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and others.
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York
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
James Madison
John Marshall
James Monroe
Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Citizens Conference On State Legislatures
Meyner
Hudson River
New York
Parents defend Tyler school against claims of bias
A reader argues that eight returnees and four more children moved back to Tyler for nonracial reasons such as child care and local business ties. They say teachers would not bias toward blacks given staff awareness and enrollment percentages at Tyler.
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Tyler
Merriweather
Readers ask for fair media coverage of Iowa State
Dr. Russell H. Anthony urges balanced sports reporting and timely updates from Gus Schrader in the Red Pepper column. He defends Schrader against unfair criticism while noting Iowa State gymnastics leads national rankings and deserves stronger coverage in Iowa outlets.
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Iowa State University
Gus
Iowa State
Walsh Enters Race for Congress Amid Culver Decision
In Dubuque supporters praise John Walsh for timely entry while criticizing Tom Riley as lacking nerve to challenge Culver and awaiting Culver's decision.
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John Walsh
John Culver
Dubuque
Tom Riley
Culver
Exotic Pre-Visit Scenario Signals Boeing 747 Bid to China
A Hong Kong trading firm on behalf of China’s government began late August talks with a New York exporter for possible purchase of up to six second-hand Boeing 747s. The price hovered near 100 million dollars, with negotiations paused over license and terms. U.S. officials doubt a major trade push will emerge before Nixon’s Peking trip, while Hong Kong remains the contact point for any sale.
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Ashington
Hong Kong
New York
Nixon
Peking
U.S
Washington
Orient
Henry Kissinger
Ministry of Trade
Boeing Company
China
Chou En-lai
Commerce Department
Administration
East Africa
Soviet Union
Canada
Moscow
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Iowa
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