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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Merton
Oxford
Liberal Arts
Fielding
Blake
Alexander Pope
LA. Richards
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Keats
Byron
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Wales
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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.
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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.
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Jim Searson
Denny Pagels
Dave Clark
John Diesing
Jerry Goad
Harry Whidden
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