Iowa Faces Push to Tighten Early Caucus Schedule
The Democratic Party rules committee debated forcing all caucuses and primaries into a 15 week window from March to June. Iowa’s January caucus date and its unique publicity setup would be challenged, risking accreditation of delegates chosen locally. The piece argues for shortening and streamlining the sprawling election calendar to reduce costs and effort while keeping state influence.
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Iowa
Democratic Party
Democratic National Rules Committee
Amnesty Links El Salvador Aid to Repression under Junta
Amnesty International cites three El Salvador incidents where military police used tear gas to flush out leftists in rural churches and then killed them. The piece notes a 205000 reprogrammed military credits for bulletproof vests tear gas and masks, a 5.7 million approved military sales, and 300000 more for riot gear. It calls the junta weak yet propped by Washington and warns of a possible right wing coup.
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el Salvador
Carten
Congress
State Department
House
Senate
San Salvador
Romero
Washington
Registration Day Brings Draft Registration to Four Million
July 21 marks a new turning point as 4 million men born in 1960 and 1961 begin registering for the draft. The process is simple and mandatory with penalties for misinformation, while public reactions range from protests to noncompliance fears.
Thoughts From Eastern Iowans Petition The Public
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The views are theirs. Hanna B Weston of Iowa City teaches economics at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids. She serves on the boards of the Iowa and American Civil Liberties Unions. She has been on the Iowa Citizens Privacy Task Force.
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Iowa City
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
The
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American Civil Liberties Unions
Iowa
Readers debate women in the armed forces and welfare issues
A letter writer with military service notes combat service is not suitable for women citing living conditions and abuse risks. He questions morale impacts of equal pay for women in combat roles and discusses career retention, marriage, and divisional dynamics. He also argues for better support for enlisted personnel amid welfare and tax concerns.
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Horse Cavalry
Congress
Right Word Precision in Newspaper Usage
The piece discusses careful word choice in journalism with examples. It cites a residence turned Woman's Club, Doris Day moving to a seclusive home, the term moiety for 1000 dollars, and a hurricane skittering across marsh grass.
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