Editorial argues infanticide abortion link remains unfounded
The Gazette criticizes tying infant euthanasia to abortion rights noting historical data before 1973 and distinguishing life rights of full term babies from fetal rights. It cites Lois Lipton and Yale New Haven Hospital statistics to separate issues and warns against conflating them in public debate.
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Reproductive Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union
Roger Baldwin Foundation
New England Journal of Medicine
Yale-New Haven
U of I Addresses Drug Abuse Concerns In Athletics
The University of Iowa funds a program for recognition prevention education and treatment showing concern for student athletes amid rising national attention to drug use in sports. While no serious issues have surfaced at Iowa, officials stress a realistic approach to potential abuse.
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Don Reese
National Football League
Sports Illustrated
Reese
NFL
New Orleans
U of I
Brooke Shields Invites Date to Prom Defies High School Rules
Brooke Shields, 17, defies expected prom invitations by calling a boy to ask him to be her date. The bold move aims to boost self esteem for shy girls, while the chosen teen faces the social question of being seen as the lucky escort.
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Brooke Shields
Brooke
Dole Tax Plan Seen as Fair Revenue Move in 1982 Debate
The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 seeks nearly 100 billion dollars in three years by charging more from those not paying current laws. It targets withholding on interest and dividends, oil and gas firms, large contractors, and other big sources while shielding low income elderly, small contractors, and certain professionals. The proposal also tightens safe harbor leasing, boosts cigarette taxes, expands unemployment tax bases, and raises the telephone excise tax, aiming to reduce deficits with revenue rather than spending cuts.
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Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Dole
U S Peace Academy proposal spurs debate on arms race
Lt Gen Graham and Sen Wallop urge space weapons and laser defenses while pro arms control voices push for a Peace Academy. The piece notes university courses in arms control, public support across nations, and Iowa lawmakers backing S 1889 and H R 5088 to found a national Peace Academy for nonviolent conflict resolution.
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Daniel O. Graham
U.S
Soviet Union
Malcom Wallop
R-Wyo
Gen
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Sen. Wallop
Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Thoughtful Cedar Rapids writers invited to share views
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Topics are unlimited and views are theirs. Elisabeth Young, a San Francisco native living in Cedar Rapids since 1948, is the author of the travel book Family Afoot.
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Elisabeth Young
San Francisco
Cedar Rapids
Tax fairness urged as reader blasts Conlin Branstad figures
A letter writer criticizes front page tax disclosures about Roxanne Conlin and Terry Branstad. The writer argues for objective reporting and broader tax reform to ensure all Americans pay a fair share, condemning loopholes and the sales tax as inequitable.
Acknowledgment to Local 2752 for Boivin fund drive support
A reader thanks for June 19 article on Sgt. Ken Boivin and wife Judy and notes the Community Service Committee and Lorie Blumer aided the fundraiser. The writer also credits the medical profession’s generosity and appreciates the article’s mention of their efforts.
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American Federation of Government Employees
Kurt Rogahn
Ken Boivin
Judy
Our Office Community Service Committee
Lorie Blumer
Republican TV ad sparks corruption comparisons
The message cites a misleading mailman themed spot and questions GOP progress beyond Watergate era tactics, implying ongoing misinformation and political trickery.
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Republican Party
Mailman
Spe
Rent-A-Kid program boosts summer youth jobs
A note of thanks to The Gazette Marion staff led by Janet Jones for coverage of Rent-A-Kid and its sponsor The First National Bank of Cedar Rapids and Marion. The article and related items helped create summer jobs for youths. inquiries can be made at 373-2527 with William L. Shaff of the Iowa Department of Job Service providing contact.
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Marion
Janet Jones
First National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
William L. .Shaff
Iowa
Department of Job Service
Seventh St. SE
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