Judicial debate over Sandra Day OConnor nomination
The piece argues the Reagan nomination of Sandra Day OConnor as the first woman on the U S Supreme Court will face criticism from various sides. It praises her qualifications while warning critics against demanding perfect, ideologically pure judges and emphasizes fair mindedness and adherence to precedent.
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Reagan
Sandra Day O’connor
United States
Supreme Court
High Court
O’connor
O'Connor
Marriage of the Century and Royal Wedding Echoes
A mail order ad urges readers to spend 30 dollars on two lead crystal goblets to toast Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. The piece recalls past royal marriages, notes Diana’s reluctance to obey, and contrasts with Princess Anne’s 1973 vow to obey.
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Iowa
Prince Charles
Diana Spencer
Diana
England
Anne
Mark Phillips
Democrats Grapple with Party Leadership and Grass-Roots Power
A letter argues inflation unemployment and resource crisis expose Democratic splits between party regulars and grassroots voters. It urges embracing a broad 1982 convention to set priorities, warns abstention hurts influence, and promotes attending the July 11 2nd District Democratic Workshop in Monticello at 10 a.m.
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Ronald Reagan
Democratic Party
Farm Youth
Monticello
Prayer and ERA views in Outlooks column
The Outlooks column discusses prayer with DeVere Hirt noting God’s replies occur in imagination and argues Bible communication is possible. It also critiques ERA proposals claiming federal overreach, end of state rights, and loss of personal freedom, warning of gender segregation and broad societal changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVere Hirt
Reagan may steal Demos thunder in war on crime
The piece discusses whether President Reagan will prioritize crime after tackling the economy and how Ed Meese and FBI Director William Webster weigh federal versus state role. It notes public concern over crime, potential bail reform, and calls for strengthened training and rapid trials, with caution about civil liberties.
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Reagan
Thunder
White House
Congress
Meese
William Webster
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Webster
Narcotics Task Force
FBI
National Crime Identification Center
Quantico
Insights From Charles H Parkhurst on Self and Society
The remark warns that a man who lives for himself risks corruption from his chosen company. It reflects Parkhurst’s view on personal virtue and social influence.
Right Orlee Clus Quiz on Anathema and Optimum Usage
Mr and Mrs Thomas Redford discuss grammar choices including whether to use the article with anathema and how to form adverbs from optimum. The note notes optimumly does not exist and suggests alternatives such as making an optimum effort. It also contrasts panache with charisma and cites definitions to clarify language usage.
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Lillian M. Jones
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