Draft registration debate mirrors isolationist mood in Congress
As Carter signs on to a draft registration plan affecting about 4 million young men, House and Senate resistance highlights lingering isolationist attitudes. Supporters cite readiness needs amid Cold War tensions, while opponents warn of government intrusion.
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Singlaub downplays S Korea uprising at Kiwanis Club
Maj. Gen. John Singlaub ret., in Cedar Rapids, dismissed the student uprising in South Korea as spring fever. The weeklong Kwangju siege, with government paratroopers, cost over 200 lives and reshaped views on his grasp of Korea’s mood and current events.
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Running for Office Without Attacking Opponents
Voters question why candidates rely on smears instead of promoting their own policies. They urge confidence in own platform and worry about the harm to the public. They ask what is happening to this process and want candidates focused on serving people.
Anderson’s Jesus Amendment Haunts John Anderson
Universal Press Syndicate reflects on John Anderson's political path from Republican to independent. It notes his repeated introduction of a Jesus Christ amendment across three Congresses, its failure, and questions his fundamental thinking. The piece criticizes party discipline and ponders the implications for his candidacy.
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Letters defend Five Seasons Center brochure purchase
Two readers critique the Five Seasons Center Commission for buying brochures from Julia Printing of Monticello. They argue the panel should serve taxpayers first, not unions or other groups, and that price and equal quality should guide purchases even if union labels or Cedar Rapids origin are cited.
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Editor letter debates Cuba aid and Iowa right to work
Charles W. Bailey argues against state welfare for Cuban immigrants and defends Iowa’s 1947 right to work law. He contends aid should come from local funds, critiques forced union dues, and backs voluntarism as more democratic than compulsory representation. He cites wage trends and labor sentiment to support his stance.
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Greatest lovers contrasted with fidelity and commitment
The author questions Parade magazine's praise of Alan Jay Lerner as a great lyricist and lover. He argues a truly great lover shows constancy and fidelity, remaining committed to one partner, and asserts he has known such a devoted person for 25 years.
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Washingtons Pulse Deaths Two Ways by Carl Kane
An exploration of ambiguous phrasing in obituary style. The piece discusses how sentences about public figures like Washington and Stravinsky can imply incorrect timelines and emphasizes clarity through proper subordination and date placement. It notes pet collar ads and a welfare letter example as irrelevant digressions.
Wolf and woodsman tale frames 1980 recession outlook
In a New York column the author likens the 1980 downturn to a ravenous wolf invading a house and argues the economy may hit a low point in the second quarter before a recovery. Economists expect a sluggish rise in 1981 with unemployment peaking around 8.8 percent, inflation remaining high, yet not a 1930s crash.
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He who thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being poor
A concise adage warning that carelessness in finances leads to poverty. It emphasizes prudence in spending and planning to avoid dire economic consequences. It reflects a moral stance on thrift and responsibility.
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