Supreme Court Defers to Basic Floor of Rights for Deaf Student
The court ruled that Hendrick Hudson School District need not spend extra funds for a sign language interpreter for Ann Rowley beyond a hearing aid, tutoring, and teletype. It affirmed that federal law guarantees a basic floor of opportunity, not maximum benefits, and underscored that individualized education programs and parental involvement constrain funding decisions and potential cuts.
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Hendrick Hudson Central
Westchester County
N.Y
Ann Rowley
Congress
Miss Rowley
Rowley
New York
Supreme Court ruling limits school book bans in libraries
The 5-4 decision limits public school officials from removing books they deem offensive from library collections but does not bar removing titles from required reading lists. Boards may alter curricula, but banning a book entirely triggers censorship concerns. Most ALA cases involve curriculum changes, not outright bans, and no clear conservative takeover is shown.
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Long Island
High Court
American Library Association
Committee On
Intellectual Freedom
Congress Needs New Parliamentary Rules to Face Modern Problems
A columnist argues Congress cannot set priorities amid scarce federal funds and outdated rules. He urges modern parliamentary procedures, including median-based budget sizing and ranked voting, to reflect contemporary realities and enable honest budgeting and bipartisan decision making.
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Iowa
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids residents are invited and published here. Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids, a science faculty member at Coe College, is active in Democratic Party politics and participates in the forum.
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Philadelphia
Peter D. Hart
Patrick Caddell
Hart
Reagan
Congress
Caddell
Richard N. Bond
Republican National Committee
Robert Teeter
House
Bond
Opinion Outlook Newsletter
Paul A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Mormons Answer Back to Anti Mormon Film
A reader defends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints against a local church program and film that labeled Mormons as non Christian and diabolical. The letter emphasizes core gospel beliefs, atonement, and moral conduct urging tolerance among Christians.
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Mormon Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Marion City Council Receives Public Thanks for June Letter
A Marion resident praises the city council and Ralph Mills for his June 26 letter supporting the council. The writer notes the council meets issues directly, stands by majority decisions, and remains accountable.
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Ralph Mills
Marion
Limelight and Hinckley echoes in a political firestorm
Readers condemn the Hinckley verdict and demand swift, retroactive penalties for assassinations of high officials. They recall Watergate figures and foresee book deals and lectures as a grim fetter on justice, questioning Washington priorities and venues like the Paramount or Five Seasons Center.
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Washington
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Five Seasons Center
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