Firebrands of ’76 in Reagan Independence Day essay
President Reagan profiles signers and supporters of the Declaration as diverse young patriots. He notes Lafayette, Madison, Monroe, Hamilton, Hale and others as “firebrands” who joined the fight, praising their courage and urging broader lessons from history.
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Parade Magazine
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Franklin
Adams
Marquis de Lafayette
John Turnbull
Philip Morin Freneau
James Madison
Noah Webster
Nathan Hale
Joel Barlow
Aaron Burr
George Rogers Clark
James Wilkinson
University Vans Stir Controversy Over Taxpayer Funds and Pro Choice Rally
A Grassley aide criticizes U of I for using university wheels in a June 22 Omaha pro choice rally. It emerges the trip was funded privately by two student groups at 31 cents a mile, not public funds. The piece argues universities risk damaging their image when their equipment appears to take sides on hot issues and suggests reviewing policies to avoid boomerang effects.
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University of Iowa
Sen. Grassley
U of I
Omaha
Grassley
Lewis Heifner
Boyd
Passport ruling shows bad law in Agee case
The piece argues Justice Brennan correctly called the decision bad law. It asserts the Supreme Court allows government to revoke passports for speech deemed dangerous, harming First Amendment protections and setting a troubling precedent for future citizens.
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Supreme Court
Brennan
Philip Agee
Burger
Agee
Letters to The Gazette on Independence Day 1981
A reader urges reflection on freedom and self discipline as America marks the Fourth of July. The letter praises Reagan's message, warns against complacency, laments rising crime and decay, and recalls patriotic sacrifice while challenging national leadership and civic engagement. Cathy Mayor, 1612 Park Towne Place NE, Apt. 4.
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Reagan
America
Cathy
Park Towne Place
Apt
July Fourth Tradition Described as National Celebration
A reflective piece condemns annual Independence Day routines as hollow, urging readers to consider liberty, taxation, and civic duty. It contrasts cherished freedoms with public critique, urging renewed commitment to national unity, peace, and supporting others, beyond personal comfort and politics.
The Story of Immigration and Social Security in America
A compact narrative traces America from independence to the Statue of Liberty, then follows generations through wars and pensions. It notes Social Security’s 1934 origin and the ongoing withdrawals from workers’ paychecks to fund retirements, tying this to both older and younger generations.
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America
Korea
Vietnam
Doobie Brothers Concert Audience Urges Better Security
A spectator row at the Five Seasons Center concert reports repeated drunken vomiting incidents. Security failed to act and police briefly assisted, prompting questions about enforcement for area patrons seeking a safe, enjoyable event.
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Five Seasons Center
Five Seasons
Gazette Letters Guidelines Define Editorial Page Rules
The Gazette editorial page invites reader letters limited to 400 words. All letters may be shortened and edited. Writers must include name street address signature and a non published telephone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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Gazette
Tsk tsk mistakes prompt readers to call out errors
A reader collection spots common missteps in capitalization and phrasing. Names like Medicare and Neil Diamond are cited for proper noun usage while capitalization, phrasing, and word choice like preced ence and phase are questioned.
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Margretta Schlumbohm
Oelwein
Iowa
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