Pro‑birth push in Congress meets public opposition strong
AAP poll signals 75 percent oppose a constitutional abortion ban while Congress pushes the measure. The piece argues Congress ignores major public wishes, noting broad support for direct presidential election but little action to end the Electoral College, predicting little progress on both fronts.
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Education funding debate warned by university leader
Duane Spriestersbach, acting University of Iowa president, urged Iowa City service clubs that sustained public university funding is at risk as federal aid wanes and states resist stepping up. He argued shrinking education support threatens future brainpower and warned against a defense heavy shift that could cut civilian programs and raise long-term costs.
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Right overreaches not the courts says Attorney General
William French Smith warns of judicial restraint failure as Supreme Court narrows rights and raises litigation hurdles. He cites upcoming congressional bills to strip court jurisdiction over school prayer busing and abortion, urging defeat as an attack on constitutional government.
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Lee Novak Illusionist Charms Local Second Graders
A letter lauds Lee Novak for performing a one hour magic show for 40 second graders at little cost, praising his talent and compassion. The writer urges recognition, noting Novak helped a cerebral palsy child’s birthday and received 16 letters from students. The piece also discusses views on government policy and the Genocide Treaty, urging reader action.
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Critics Under Fire Over Mackenzie Brothers Album Review
A reader letter protests Gazette critic Dick Hogan for allegedly deriding the Mackenzie Brothers new album Great White North and other entertainment, defending the work as entertaining and calling for constructive criticism over a negative stance. It alleges prior dismissive notes on Eddie Van Halen and rock acts. It urges fair appraisal aligned with audience enjoyment and genre context.
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Former U.S.S. Pittsburgh sailors plan Seattle reunion
Former crew members of the U S S Pittsburgh, a World War II and Korean War cruiser, will hold their fifth reunion in Seattle from September 8 to 11. For details, contact J C Ayers president U S S Pittsburgh Association Box 74 Wildwood GA 30757 or call 404 820 1601 or 802 2360.
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