Science solves one unexplainable sky boom mystery
Science traced the December East Coast sonic booms to distant aircraft and atmospheric conditions. Navy research showed winds and a warm air layer at 30,000 feet bent the sound ashore, with patterns tied to daytime hours and few events on weekends or holidays.
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Iowa Legislature Faces Hot Issues on Smoking and Drinking Age
The piece argues the Iowa Legislature must vote on anti smoking bills and a 19 year drinking age proposal, contending subcommittee inaction blocks public interest. It notes Governor Ray urged action and compares legislative roadblocks to Congress autocracy.
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Saint Pat's Fourth Graders Reflect On School Community
A composite letter from St. Patrick's School fourth graders in Anamosa praises teachers janitors and visiting Father O'Brien. They note learning to love, helping others, and growing through math, language, and service like Christmas gifts for a needy family.
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Doctors' ownership role in nursing homes debated in Cedar Rapids
A health service meeting in Cedar Rapids on March 5 raised concerns about doctors owning nursing homes. The speaker argued doctors' involvement protects elderly care and shelter, praising doctors' focus on elder welfare.
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Norman Pawlewski
Letter to the editor on nursing homes and Easter reflections
A reader defends nursing homes against Health Department scrutiny urging policy changes to Title 19. The writer praises elderly care, asks legislators to protect funding, and contrasts care with broader religious reflections on Easter and historical notes about spring traditions and spiritual awakening.
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Nazi march in Skokie marks Hitler birthday protest
The Skokie Illinois court battle ends with Judge Bernard Decker ruling the National Socialist Party of America may march publicly in Skokie. The decision stands ahead of an April 20 march tied to Hitler’s birthday, with the ACLU defending First Amendment rights.
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Whitewash of Justice Department Probe Exposed
The Shaheen affidavits reveal censorship to protect higher ups in the Marston Eilberg case. Sen. Wallop uncovers uncensored versions showing a cover up and ongoing investigation concerns. Civiletti and Egan denied knowledge, while calls for a non political special prosecutor grow.
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Reversal of well-to-do and language notes
Theodore M Bernstein discusses the origin of well-to-do and why the order shifted around 1840 from to do well to well to do. He cites dictionary gaps and adds reader questions about usage such as got on TV and the try and construction, then contrasts satisfied and content with examples from Nathan Friedman.
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