Semi statehood for D C would grant full voting power in both houses
The House approved a constitutional amendment to give the District of Columbia Senate and House representation. Critics argue it would turn DC into a state-like entity, undermining the founders’ plan of DC as the federal capital. Ratification faces doubtful Senate support and possible state opposition.
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Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Union of States
D.C
Capitol Hill
Sick day leads to suspension in Iowa education agency case
Educators' union weigh GWAEA authority after sick leave misuse by an educational services consultant who used GWAEA materials at a Mason City workshop for which she was paid $125. She received a 14 day suspension without pay and must return the $125. Board had considered firing, and the episode highlights sick day meaning as paid absence for illness.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board
Mason City
GWAEA
Gifting gap taints recruiting lure in Michigan State tale
An alumnus allegedly used enticing gifts to lure a Detroit high school football star to Michigan State University, revealing how recruiting zeal and incentives shape college athletics. The piece notes broader issues of benefit abuse, including sick leave misuse and employer demands for doctor verification amid deteriorating work ethic.
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Michigan
Michigan State
Detroit
MSU
Isn't it the truth
A satirical piece by Carl Riblet Jr laments excessive sex references and defends plaintalk and honest service in everyday life. It suggests less explicit content and more straightforward discourse with a light humor tone.
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Carl Riblet, Jr
Juvenile Status Offenses Spark Senate House clash
The House would remove truancy and running away from juvenile court jurisdiction, making status offenses for youths no crime for adults, while the Senate would keep them. The debate notes truancy and running away are not crimes for adults but are deemed serious for a child’s future. A 1966 Robins study tracks follow up of children from guidance clinics.
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House
Senate
Lee Robins
Criminal Court
Review of Juvenile Status Reform and Local Bowling Tournament
The letter discusses juvenile justice arguing against turning status offenders into adults and notes a 10 year Eldora study on runaways versus serious delinquents. It also thanks volunteers for United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cedar Rapids State Bowling Tournament held at Castle Lanes Marion with explicit acknowledgments to organizers and sponsors.
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Eldora Boys
United Cerebral Palsy
Greater
Cedar Rapids
Castle Lanes
Marion
Holiday Inn
Gazette Editorial Page Opener and Guidelines
The Gazette welcomes reader opinions on issues and events while limiting letters to one per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed and edited without changing meaning and may not focus on personalities.
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the Gazette
Merchandising Gimmicks Return At Supermarket Counters
Shopper games are resurging in U S supermarkets with quick at checkout quizzes and horse race style promotions that declare instant winners. Trading stamps also reappear as promotions recover after a decline since the 60s rising again since 1976. The trend shows repeated cycles in advertising ideas and consumer promotions.
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United States
U S House not home for women in 1978 analysis
In 1978 only 18 of 435 House members are women and Muriel Humphrey is the lone female in the Senate. The piece cites Rutger s University data showing slow progress and notes funding, party bias, and amateur campaigning as barriers, while Rothstein Buckley findings urge better campaign organization for future female candidates.
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House
John F. Kennedy
Colby proposes narrow crime law to protect secrets
William Colby urged a limited criminal statute to shield secret intelligence sources and techniques. The proposal targets only leaks by personnel who signed secrecy agreements and excludes injunctions or damages, balancing security with civil liberties.
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Boston
Central Intelligence
William E. Colby
Congress
Colby
Senate
CIA
Justice Department
Frank Snepp
Vietnam
Ford
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Committee On Children
Lowa Psychiatric Society
West Des Moines
Sue Beaty
Shirley Emerson
Karen Kirberger
Jim Sieberg
Gene Chism
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Bob Kozel
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Shopper Games
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
U.S. House
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
Bella Abzug
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Muriel Humphrey
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