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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1979

Page

8

Government challenges Progressive over secrecy article

The Progressive magazine faces a federal challenge over publication of a piece titled How a Hydrogen Bomb Works. Editors argue it questions weapon secrecy while the government weighs whether the content could aid enemies, risking national security.

U.S Zine Pentagon Milwaukee Erwin Knoll The Progressive

Spanking Debate Emerges From Dubuque School Board Action

The Dubuque School Board approved corporal punishment as a rare disciplinary option for teachers to use with a witness and parental notice. Proponents cite order and restraint while opponents call it abusive and a risk to disabled pupils, with continued legal liability if force exceeds reasonable limits.

Dubuque U.S. Supreme Court

No place like home latch key children face care shortage

U S workers face a growing child care crisis with millions of latch key children left unsupervised after school. Government data show rising female labor force participation and limited licensed child care openings, while proposals seek state grants and broader services amid political resistance.

United States Alan Cranston Calif Mondale Senate Children and

Syrians and Iraqis discuss merger to form unified state

The article reports Syria and Iraq talking seriously about a single unified state after a declaration of intent last October. Leaders exchange visits and discuss economic and military cooperation amid regional concerns including Israel and Iran.

Iraq Syria Israel Golan Heights Egypt

Linn County Jail’s slow reform under funding limits

Editorial examines Linn County Jail progress from a 1973 pass to an excellent 1978 DSS rating yet flags critical gaps. No exit signs or emergency plans, no on site doctor, limited staff, no library or recreational space, aging facilities, and rising female inmate cases threaten safety and legality despite cosmetic fixes.

Department of Social Services Linn County DSS Linn County Jail May’s Island

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