Kennedy again leads polls as 1984 Democratic hopes rise
The piece argues Ted Kennedy dominates Democratic sentiment and tops Reagan in surveys, with Philadelphia delegates applauding his speech. It recalls the 1980 rise and stumble amid Chappaquiddick questions, arguing Kennedy may win the 1984 nomination unless flaws persist, while Republicans and independents may resist.
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Reagan
Philadelphia
New York
Jimmy Carter
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Reagan civil rights stance gains cautious support
The article notes Reagan faced early criticism over racial issues but in office shows concern for civil rights. It cites appointments, the 25 year extension of the Voting Rights Act enforcement, aggressive minority rights actions by the Justice Department, and support for desegregation while opposing excesses in affirmative action. It argues the president’s record could aid Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
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U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Jesse Helms
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Justice Department
New York’s
New York City
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Chamber
Waller
Letter defends Cedar Rapids Chamber leadership and Kopelgate satire
A reader rebuts a letter criticizing the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and its new executive vice president Larry Waller. The writer cites growth efforts since May 1981, defends rapid economic response, and mocks a Channel 2 Kopelgate exposé with a booby prize jab, while noting environmental constraints and job goals.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Larry Waller
Economic Development Department
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court botches major school library case
The 5-4 decision on a Long Island book removal dispute is criticized as weak. The piece argues Brennan’s plurality created a new right to receive ideas, enabling teens to read controversial books, while dissenters warn it overextends First Amendment reach and threatens school authority.
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Supreme Court
Long Island
Parents of New York United
2Nd U.S. Circuit
San Diego
Brennan
Marshall
Stevens
Blackmun
Justice White
White
District Court
Burger
Powell
Rehnquist
O’connor
Eldridge Cleaver
Cleaver
Flat tax debate heats up amid big income talk
The piece surveys reactions to a high earning NFL draft pick and a tax reform push toward a flat rate. It contrasts tax perks for the rich with public calls for simpler tax rules, noting proposals by Bradley and Gephardt to blend flat-rate structure with preserved deductions and progressivity.
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Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Rich Gephardt
Missouri
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