Court orders student loans denied for nonregistration in draft
Federal judge in St. Paul rules the government violated Fifth Amendment by tying student loan eligibility to draft registration. Six plaintiffs identified as John Doe, Richard Roe, Paul Poe, Bradley Roe, Carl Coe, and Frank Foe challenged the policy via the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union. The decision states nonregistration can’t be used to automatically bar aid and suggests lenders verify registration without forcing self-incrimination.
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Minnesota Civil Liberties Union
John Doe
Richard Roe
Paul Poe
Bradley Roe
Carl Coe
Frank Foe
Donald Alsop
Aid Process
Women gain in recession relief bill with public service jobs
Congress's relief package shifts some work to public service slots benefiting women who make up over 40 percent of the workforce. The League of Women Voters led a coalition to push for nonmale infrastructure, child care, and health services, aiming to reduce gender bias in the job program.
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Congress
Reagan
League of Women Voters
Washington
Sally Laird
League of Women Voters’ Legislative Action Division
98Th Congress
Missing money plea from Taylor School note to mom
A child asks for the return of $20 lost in a store, promising to deliver it at Taylor School in Miss Stewart's room. The plea explains a sick mother and baby sister and asks the finder to return the money.
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First Avenue
Taylor School
EPA scandal sparks calls for reform and congressional probes
A reader editorial cites investigative momentum on the Reagan era EPA, urging independent regulation to restore credibility and criticizing budget cuts and secrecy. The letter also discusses rising medical costs and insurer denial of emergency room claims, urging preventive care investments.
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Gazette
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Washington
Valley speech and cafeteria complaints spark school board critique
A reader vents about the College Community school board failing to address issues over five years. Employees feel crushed by a harsh climate likened to a Hitler world. The letter cites Valley Girl speech spreading, exemplified by a Wellman Elementary lunch remark.
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College Community School Board
Wellman Elementary
Grady
All-City Music Contest at Jefferson High
Coverage complaint notes more than 1,800 students parents and teachers participated in the All-City Music Contest at Jefferson High School. The writer criticizes insufficient coverage and calls for more space next year.
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Jefferson High School
People not evil but flawed relations shape our world
Paul A. Smith argues against Reagan's good vs evil framing. He says evil lies in failed dialogue and hostile relationships, not people, urging mutual understanding and cultural exchange to improve security. He calls on citizens to question militarism and engage lawmakers.
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Reagan
United States
Soviet Union
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids thought leaders
An Eastern Iowan notes free expression on varied topics. The Cedar Rapids writer is a Cedar Rapids resident, a member of the science faculty at Coe College, and active in Democratic Party politics. He urges readers to share their own views.
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Paul A. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Right Carl Kane Laughs and Typos in Letters
A letter from Marv Bell of Van Horne jokes about a column with questions of right and wrong language. The writer cites examples from readers like Wilda Risdon and mentions a few humorous misprints and punctuation quirks.
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