Extradition ruling flips as Puerto Rico murder case returns to trial
The Supreme Court reverses prior practice, ordering Iowa to extradite Ronald Calder to Puerto Rico for trial on murder charges from a 1981 parking lot incident. The editorial notes constitutional questions, the 1861 precedent, and potential Congressional review to ensure fair justice across jurisdictions.
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Iowan
Puerto Rico
Supreme Court
Iowa
Ray
Branstad
Ronald Calder
Sioux City
Calder
Call for U S funding to WHO amid AIDS fight
The United States faces pressure over WHO funding as cutbacks threaten AIDS control efforts. WHO warns that 5 to 10 million people are infected globally and program costs may double yearly, with a projected need of 650 million for 1991. House and Senate panels will decide 1988 and 1987 money amid uncertainty.
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World Health Organization
United Nations
U.S
WHO
United States
U.N
Congress
House
Senate
Powell’s farewell as court moderates on surveillance power
The June 1972 ruling by Justice Powell declared warrantless electronic surveillance in internal security cases unconstitutional, weighing security needs against individual privacy. His moderation and open stance kept the court balanced amid a divided bench and rising executive claims of national security power.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Lewis Powell
Powell
Richard Nixon
John Mitchell
CIA
Ann Arbor
Mich
Congress
Gasoline prices debated amid Cedar Rapids dispute
A Cedar Rapids attorney general ruling found no gasoline price fixing, while letters criticize price surges from 88 to 96 cents and 90 to 1.00. Readers debate highway robbery terms, suggest checking Coralville prices, and discuss abortion ethics and parental responsibility.
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Iown
Tom Miller
Cedar Rapids
16Th Avenue SW
Closing of Cedar Rapids 16th Avenue Bridge Stirs Heritage
A Cedar Rapids resident reflects on the 16th Avenue Bridge closure, recalling years of crossing the span with family for groceries and community life. He questions the impact on local heritage and commerce and asks about the bridge's fate for the neighborhood's identity.
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16Th Avenue Bridge
Sex Education Teacher Accused Of Arranging Student Abortions
A Cedar Rapids Prairie High School teacher in Life Studies is accused of arranging and transporting students for abortions. The teacher reportedly told students to contact parents, but one student allegedly had a third abortion before parental notification.
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Planned Parenthood
Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Life Studies
Right and Barbecue Spelling Quips Highlight Editorial Slips
An out of town newspaper quotes discuss misspellings and word usage from editors and readers. It notes correct plural of attorney and proper barbecue spelling while contrasting missteps such as quandry and dissension.
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Attornees
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans Express Views
A collection of periodical observer notes from residents of eastern Iowa sharing personal reflections. The page invites thoughtful input with no specified topic limits and emphasizes individual perspectives.
Art Hough Cedar Rapids photo journalist and editor
Art Hough of Cedar Rapids is described as a photo journalist retired after more than fifty years as a reporter editor and photographer for Iowa newspapers. He served at The Gazette as photo editor and Sunday feature writer.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
the Gazette
Noisy dogs and owners spark sleep disturbance reflections
The narrator defends dogs yet condemns owners for night barking and unrestrained pets. He recalls fond memories of past dogs and notes his wife slept through the morning disturbance, prompting questions about pet care and responsibility.
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Anthony Lewis
New York Times Service
Colonel North
Liberty
Timbuktu
Coralville
Robert L. Klima
16Th Ave
Carl Kane
James Perry
Williamsburg
Perry
Benton County
John Doe
Arthough
Nick
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