Pope Visit in Poland Signals Regime's Decline
The Gazette editorial argues Pope John Paul II's return to Poland exposes Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski's government as out of step with public sentiment. It credits the pope's stance for workers' rights and anti repression, noting global media coverage and Soviet indifference, suggesting the visit heralds the regime's decline.
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John Paul II
Poland
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Soviet Union
Krakow
Karol Wojtyla
Nowa Huta
Solidarity Union
John Paul
Jaruzelski
Senators Vote to Match House Pay Amid Reform Debate
The piece notes how the Senate, after resisting and then aligning with House pay limits, raised salaries to equal those of House members and faced criticism over outside income. It argues reform is flawed and voters bear responsibility for ethics and compensation choices.
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United States Senate
Senate
House
Public interest leaders show liberal tilt in new study
Researchers S Robert Lichter and Stanley Rothman profile the public interest elite. They surveyed 157 individuals from 74 Washington and New York groups including ACLU, Common Cause, and Environmental Defense Fund. The group is young, highly educated, well paid, and predominantly white and male.
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S. Robert Lichter
Stanley Rothman
Lichter
George Washington University
Rothman
Smith College
Washington
New York
American Civil Liberties Union
Common Cause
Congress Watch
Consumer’s Union
Environmental Defense Fund
Women’s Legal Defense Fund
Nixon
Letters to The Gazette on reproductive freedom and rights
A reader condemns Janet Benshoof and the ACLU for abortion rights while criticizing Supreme Court decisions as permitting murder. The letter challenges liberals to address what the writer calls the real issue and urges responsibility over reproductive policy.
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Janet Benshoof
ACLU
Supreme Court
James Watt
Wendee Phillips
Gazette Outlooks
Bloomington
Ind
Abortion Victory Rally Sparks Debate Across Sides
A vocal column laments abortion limits while praising a 1983 court victory for reproductive freedom. It targets groups like the ACLU and cites proponents and critics, including commentary on parental consent, medical ethics, and industry profits amid controversy.
Christians Call for Worship and Action Amid Abortion Debate
The author urges Christians to protest abortion clinics and adult stores and to launch church based action leagues, promoting intercessory prayer and evangelism while condemning Supreme Court abortion rulings. The piece contrasts religious mobilization with political liberalism and cites a skeptical view of public interest leaders.
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Supreme Court
Jesus
Christian Action League
Gazette Letter Guidelines for Readers
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words. Include writer full name address signature. Provide a telephone number for authentication though not published. Letters should address issues and events over personalities and must not be anonymous. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Time for gay leadership against AIDS
Washington advocates cautious public handling of AIDS while urging homosexual leaders to balance demands for equal treatment with responsibility. The piece cites the disease’s spread, transmission methods, and the need for community action, including closing high risk venues and supporting blood safety measures.
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Washington
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Margaret Heckler
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