Editorial: Hinckley stimulus link to Taxi Driver debate
The Gazette argues that blaming violent TV and film for Hinckley's Reagan attempt oversimplifies the issue. It notes many factors and cites other violent media, literature, and events, insisting censorship won't shield presidents or society. It warns against attempting to control all stimuli as a path to safety.
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Jodie Foster
Hinckley
Reagan
Ted Turner
Atlanta TV
Linn County forum to discuss arms race June 10
A county sponsored but unofficial forum on nuclear arms will be held June 10 at the Linn County Courthouse chaired by Supervisor Joe Rinas. About 50 petitioners urged the county to provide a public space for an exchange of ideas on nuclear weapons and arms control.
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Linn County
Third Avenue
Linn
Joe Rinas
Rinas
Moscow
Washington
Rising costs of Congress prompt cut ideas
The Tax Foundation reports operating costs have surged since 1960, now averaging 2.3 million dollars per senator and 836000 dollars per House member. Critics note poor performance on budgets and rising deficits, asking where to begin cuts.
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Congress
House
Tax Foundation
Community support urged for disability advocacy group
A Webster City reader praises local backing for disability work and invites others to join the National Down Syndrome Assn. in a free membership drive. The letter also critiques national policy, urges American-made goods, and warns of social and economic decay while calling for faith and personal responsibility.
Handicapped housing needs in Cedar Rapids
A reader urges more accessible housing for handicapped residents of Cedar Rapids, arguing for independent living in adaptable homes and inclusion in non handicap friendly neighborhoods. The note invites help and information via Project Independence at 1201 Eighth St NW, Cedar Rapids 52405.
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Cedar Rapids
Project Independence
Eighth St. NW
Marijuana Epidemic Debate Highlighted by Birch Society Film
The Birchites present a free public screening titled Marijuana A High Risk at Ambroz Center on June 7 at 7 30 p m. The program argues marijuana dangers and societal harm plus a Beatles message by Rev Noebel on The Legacy of John Lennon with praise from Rep Lawrence P McDonald and Alfred Aronowitz.
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The
John Birch Society
Ambroz Center
Mt. Vernon Road
Lawrence P. McDonald
D-Ga
David Noebel
John Lennon
Palme Commission report argues nuclear war cannot be won
The Palme Commission's hard headed review of arms control argues that limited nuclear war is an illusion and that in any exchange events would likely lead to catastrophe. It calls for major reductions and new UN security measures, including on site inspections and a border zone in Europe free of battlefield nukes.
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Defense Weinberger
New York Times
Olof Palme
Sweden
Weinberger
United States
Palme Commission
Commission
Vance
Georgi Arbatov
Soviet Institute of
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Communist Party Central Committee
Soviet Union
Arbatov
Reagan
Europe
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U.N. Security Council
U.N
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