Juvenile Code Reform Sparks Debate on Status Offenders
A 24 to 25 Senate vote nearly allowed retaining jurisdiction over non delinquent youths such as truants and runaways. Proponents argue detention is improper for status offenses and seek alternatives to the aging juvenile system, while critics warn of risks from freeing non delinquent youths. Authorities in Linn County and others test methods to end detention for status offenders.
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Congress
Ottumwa Democrat
Toledo
Linn
Sadat
Begin
Senate
Controversy Grows Over Saudi F15 Purchase
Washington debates the proposed sale of 60 F15 fighter bombers to Saudi Arabia, with Israel opposing the deal as altering Middle East power. Supporters argue Saudi stability and moderating influence, while critics warn of a regional arms imbalance amid stalled peace talks.
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Washington
Saudi Arabia
United States
Ford Administration
Carter
Israel
Middle East
Congress
White House
Ington
U.S
EPA urged to prove cancer risk from purified water plan
Editorial questions EPA findings on potential cancer-causing chemicals in treated drinking water and the need for stronger proof before $450 million filtration upgrades. It warns of higher urban water bills and challenges motives behind federal protective measures, stressing reliance on independent evidence and decisive risk.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Food and Drug Administration
Sympathy for farmers drives parity demand across nation
A Harris Survey of 1,259 adults shows 80 percent sympathize with farmers protesting low incomes and a 5 percent rise in food prices to achieve 100 percent parity. Urbanites partly oppose, while unions, college graduates, professionals, and higher earners show strong support for parity.
Cubs Pack 42 Receives Praise for Hardee’s Service
Letter from Garfield School Cub Scout Pack 42 thanks local eateries for rewards. After a slow December visit to a fast food restaurant, they praised Hardee’s at 32nd Street and First Avenue NE for prompt service and kingly treatment. The writers also thank radio and TV stations KCRG and WMT for coverage.
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Cub Scout Pack 42
Garfield School
Hardee’s
32Nd Street
First Avenue NE
KCRG
WMT
Letter to the editor defending bottle bill litter and energy benefits
Arnold E. Schappert argues against opponents of the bottle bill, asserting it tackles both litter and energy savings. He notes returnable containers exist, questions the cost burden on consumers, and claims deposits fund cleanup and litter education more cheaply than broader consumer campaigns.
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Bilgewater
Renters Call for Union Over Deposit Fight
A renter complains of a shorted $30 deduction from a returned deposit after claiming a clogged sink was used to justify the deduction. The writer says the sink was not clogged and advocates forming a renters union and pursuing small claims court.
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Small Claims Court
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Straits of Tiran
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Jackson
New Orleans
New York Times Service
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The
Harris Survey
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Chicago Tribune
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KHAK
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