Debate on 25th Amendment Move After Reagan Attempt
The piece reviews the March 1981 Reagan incident and the Barrett Safire criticism. It analyzes White House staff talks in a hospital closet about presidential power and cabinet roles during incapacity, noting no immediate constitutional breach and suggesting better staff-cabinet dialogue.
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Reagan
Laurence J. Barrett
William Safire
New York Times
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Gazette
White House
James A. Baker III
Edwin Meese
Backstairs Palace
Safire
Barrett
Birch Bayh
Bill Sackter: A life that moved millions to care
Bill Sackter's passing at 70 ends the life of a man once confined to a Minnesota institution. His story, popularized by the film Bill and the work of Barry Morrow, showed how one person’s kindness can redefine worth and dignity for people with learning differences.
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Bill Sackter
Minnesota
Bill
Mickey Rooney
Faribault
Minn
Barry Morrow
Morrow
Iowa City
University of Iowa
School For Social Work
White House
Pope Visits Poland Ignite National Identity and Tension
In Warsaw the pope's return stirs Polish faith and pride while exposing limits on liberty. He frames sovereignty as earned by sacrifice and denounces oppression, as Jaruzelski seeks reconciliation on terms of control. The people, not officials, emerge as the week’s heroes.
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Poland
Rome
Soviet Union
Jaruzelski
Europe
Americas
United States of America
Moscow
Washington
London
Remembering a Cedar Rapids physician John Barthel
A letter from Linda Williams of Norfolk Virginia recalls Dr John Barthel physician and friend who aided her sick child in 1972 and later faced illness himself. The writer reflects on his kindness and lasting impact and laments not attending his service.
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Cedar Rapids
John
Millie Barthel
19Th Street
Ian
Dr. Barthel
John Barthel
Gazette Letters Guidelines for Readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 400 words with signer name street address and signature. A telephone number is required for authentication but not published. Letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities and must avoid verse. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Wise energy alternatives key to future
Paul A. Smith argues that future energy policy must shift from abundant fuels to efficiency. He warns that rising costs and limited supplies demand reduced consumption and new technology. He urges citizens to study service needs and adopt economical, lower concentration energy solutions.
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Cedar Rapids Scientist Active in Democrats
A Cedar Rapids resident is identified as a member of the science faculty at Coe College and is active in Democratic Party politics.
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Paul A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
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