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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1981

Page

6

Campaigning on TV: Supreme Court ruling prompts longer, costlier campaigns

The Supreme Court ruling affirms candidates' right to buy network ads even if networks refuse. It could accelerate start dates for campaigns, extend electioneering and raise costs, a prospect voters may resist. The Carter bid example shows networks blocking early ads to protect regular programming.

U.S. Supreme Court

Court debates campaign ad access and media fairness

The high court upholds a 1972 law requiring candidates' reasonable access to TV and radio ads, granting the FCC control over campaign start dates. Editorial bias by stations must yield to regulation, risking longer, costlier campaigns and tighter speech limits. Comments compare to French politics under Mitterrand and NATO ties.

High Court Federal Communications Commission Congress FCC

Fenwick urges clear goals in defense of human rights abroad

Rep Millicent Fenwick at a Strasbourg conference argues Western societies must articulate their goals beyond missiles and budgets. She links human rights to freedom of dissent and speech, urging a renewed sense of purpose to unite the alliance and inspire youth. The piece cites Aurelio Peccei on modern challenges and notes European doubts about American leadership and values.

Strasbourg France Millicent Fenwick R-N.j New Jersey Rep Fenwick Aurelio Peccei Club of Rome Europe Hamburg West Berlin William Butler Yeats

Debating art philosophy and the meaning of education

The author argues for serious philosophy beyond money and status. He cites Pope and Blake, critiques pop lyrics and new critics, and urges deeper study to refine judgment. He contends art grows from disciplined learning and engagement with great tradition.

Christ Church Merton Oxford Liberal Arts Fielding Blake Alexander Pope LA. Richards England Royal Shakespeare Theatre Thomas Keats Byron Shelley Wales Shakespeare

Eastern Iowans invited to share personal views column

Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The views are theirs. Ben Wolverton Jr., once a college literature and composition teacher in West Virginia Iowa and Minnesota, now lives with his wife Ann and four children on Birch Lake Farm near Troy Mills.

Ben Wolverton Jr West Virginia Iowa Minnesota Birch Lake Farm Troy Mills Ann

Letters to The Gazette Garage-sale Freedom

A reader defends garage sales against city regulation arguing the signs are harmless and enjoyable. They warn against overreach and suggest focusing on real nuisances like drainage litter barking dogs and crime instead of banning or charging for casual sales.

Medical guardsmen earn top ratings at Camp McCoy training

Public affairs officer of the 73rd Combat Support Hospital commends the unit for a successful annual training at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. The goal was to move hospital gear to the field at night and be ready to medically support the 32nd Infantry Brigade the next morning. Evaluators gave excellent ratings on the move and overall readiness. Notable NCOs listed include Glen Hurt Jim Searson Denny Pagels Dave Clark John Diesing Jerry Goad and Harry Whidden.

Cedar Rapids 73Rd Combat Support Hospital Camp McCoy Wis 73Rd 32Nd Infantry Brigade Wisconsin National Guard Glen Hurt Jim Searson Denny Pagels Dave Clark John Diesing Jerry Goad Harry Whidden

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