Free speech under fire at campuses over Kirkpatrick visits
The U N ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick faced heckling and cancellations at several universities amid debates over Latin America policy. Critics say campus forums grow selective and disruptive, while others warn against limiting free expression and urge equal access for speakers regardless of ideology.
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Jeane J. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
California- Berkeley
Messback
University of Minnesota
Washington
Smith College
Campaign fund-raising shapes long campaign horizons
The piece notes that efforts to shorten caucuses and primaries are failing as campaigns grow longer and money pools swell early. It highlights Senators Roger Jepsen, J. Bennett Johnston, John Tower, Bill Bradley, and Alphonse D Amato amassing large war chests by year end. The article warns that heavy fundraising can signal conflicts of interest and erode voter trust, stressing the risk of perceived quid pro quo as campaigns start well before elections.
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Roger Jepsen
Louisiana
J. Bennett Johnston
Congressional Quarterly
Federal Election Commission
John Tower
Texas
New Jersey
Bill Bradley
New York
Alphonse D'Amato
U.S. Senate
Pulpit clashes spark battle between church and president
A heated clash unfolds between President Reagan and U S religious leaders over morality and policy. Clergy tactics and political activism are examined, with concerns that both sides overstep authority and intrude on each other’s domains.
Defense for utility workers in public view letters
A reader argues for understanding utility workers who face public scrutiny. The piece lists legitimate reasons a worker may be in a truck during shifts including awaiting digging machines, waiting for clearances, locating buried lines, taking breaks, meals, paperwork, drying clothes, and working in emergencies. It notes bills and living costs rise in a weak economy and urges not to blame frontline workers.
Speed crusade on I 80 nets hundreds of citations
A fast driving blitz on a major highway produced 388 citations and 831 warning tickets in a few hours. The operation targeted drivers exceeding safe speeds, aiming to enforce the double nickel standard and reveal attitudes toward law and authority.
Pro-life Rally Voices Faith and Fear Over Abortion
The Des Moines Sunday Register notes pro life leaders like Nellie Gray and Rep. Siljander at a Washington rally marking the abortion ruling anniversary. President Reagan and Gov. Branstad urge protection of unborn life amid debates on religious dogma versus reason and concerns about overpopulation and ecological risk.
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March For Life Organization
Washington
Mark Siljander
Michigan
Des Moines Sunday Register
Supreme Court
Reagan
Terry Branstad
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts freely
DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as a clerk typist with the VA Hospital. His background includes experience as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
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DeVere Hirt
Coralville
IRS
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