Challenger mission proves shuttle a versatile workhorse
The Challenger flight showcased the spacecraft as a dependable vehicle capable of satellite retrieval and repair, deploying 47 experiments and launching two satellites. Sally Ride's presence drew attention, but the significance lies in the shuttle's capabilities and potential for commercial launches amid rivals' efforts.
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Reagan Urges Growth Strategy To Shrink Federal Deficit
President Reagan argues the nation can grow out of the deficit as economy gains lift tax revenue. Feldstein cautions major budget decisions lie with Congress with 1984 and 1985 budgets under debate and electoral pressures heightening spending risk.
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Satirist targets McCarthy era in documentary review
The piece praises The American Inquisition for exposing McCarthyism and its victims while noting the film elides the full magnitude of the era. It recalls Michael Rossman’s critique and highlights the terror, censorship, and persecution that affected millions, including dissidents, Jews, blacks, and homosexuals.
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Supreme Court embraces one man one vote excesses in New Jersey case
The court critics argue the 0.1384 percent district variance in New Jersey's post census plan marks judicial activism turning to extremism. They warn such micrometer justice invites endless challenges as every census prompts new district realignments.
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Care Facility Letters Defend Staff After Abuse Charges
A Linn County care facility aide lauds supervisors Jean Oxley and Ken Schriner and co administrators Louis and Elaine Hulseberg for reviewing unit records and aiding case dismissals after state charges of resident abuse. The writer commends unbiased media coverage and urges proper staff to resident ratios while emphasizing staff dedication amid public concern.
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Ken Schriner
Louis
Elaine Hulseberg
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Fathers Day Cedar River rescue praised by river patrol
A boat trip on the Cedar River ended with two women capsized and calling for help. Responding boaters ignored them until a passing couple rescued them before river patrol towed the capsized boat and praised the responders while urging courtesy on the water.
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Lack of Cedar Rapids Help Sparks Public Grievance
A Cedar Rapids resident vents about a stalled car on June 22 at Second Street and First Avenue. Many passersby allegedly laughed. the writer thanked a kind stranger who offered a push and vows to seek assistance from Start Shop for repairs.
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Notch Act Causes Reduced Social Security Across Birth Range
The Notch Act of 1979 leads to far lower Social Security benefits for people born from 1917 to 1921 who meet all qualification criteria. The piece argues the outcome is unfair and urges readers to contact congressmen to correct the policy.
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