Drug-test dreams highlight rights and health in workplace policy
The piece weighs national proposals for universal drug testing of federal and private workers. It notes civil-liberties concerns over self incrimination and searches but argues health driven testing could curb drug use without criminal implications. It cautions that pursuing courtroom outcomes wastes time while health based counseling offers greater benefit.
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Guardians of Civil Liberties
President
Commission On Organized Crime
Workfare gains measured in eleven state programs
The piece reports that workfare efforts show positive but modest results. It notes higher employment rates for workfare participants than welfare nonparticipants and occasional welfare-cost declines in two states. Most jobs are average in value, with many clients leaving welfare within two years.
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Congress
Reagan
Washington
Manpower Demonstration Research Corp
Agriculture
Black
White House
Peace march struggles near Los Angeles start
Logistical and funding problems cripple the Great Peace March as about 500 walkers face delays 100 miles from the start toward Washington DC. Celebrities from entertainment endorse the effort and some plan short neighborhood walks to gain publicity, raising questions of credibility and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C
Court backs away from Miranda
The piece notes the 20th anniversary of Miranda v. Arizona, cites a 5-4 decision, and discusses growing criticism. It references Moran v. Burbine, the dissent by Justices Stevens Marshall Brennan, and the view that police interrogation rights may be shifting away from Miranda’s original framework.
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High Court
Arizona
American Bar Association
Earl Warren
Silentia
Moran
Warren
Supreme Court
Burbine
Sandra Day O’connor
John Paul Stevens
Thurgood Marshall
William Brennan
O’connor
Miranda
Letters to the Gazette raise guard issues and farm aid concerns
A reader questions military transfer procedures and retirement rules in the Guard, noting possible delays and miscommunications. A Brandon farmer and spouse recount food stamp eligibility problems, criticizing depreciation rules and urging legislators to address perceived hypocrisy and aid for hard-pressed farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Cage
Brandon
Undermining Schools in Clayton County 1985 86
A letter laments state education agencies and local school leadership in Clayton County during 1985 86. It accuses the Iowa Department of Transportation Conservation Commission and Department of Education of corruption and puppetry while alleging superintendent resignations and a suicide. The author blames “Reds” and links abortion to their attack on Christianity and the Constitution.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
the Conservation Commission
Department of
Education
Clayton County
Uncle Sam
Bloody Run
Reds
Chuck Long visits Randall Foods in Iowa for autograph event
A Iowa audience lined up at Randall Foods on Saturday March 15 to meet Chuck Long. The alum and University of Iowa graduate greeted fans kindly, posed for photos, and signed autographs with patience while fans expressed admiration and gratitude.
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Chuck Long
Randall Foods
Mr. Long
University of Iowa
Safe Graduation Support Grows for 1986
Project Graduation 1985 success prompts plans for 1986 chemical free parties. Community shows care through merchant and civic group donations. an account at Merchants National Bank in Cedar Rapids accepts further contributions for the effort.
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Merchants National Bank
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Dennis the Menace anniversary prompts household figures
A reader notes Dennis the Menace anniversary and shares ten year records from puzzle books using Dennis cartoons. Statistics show Dennis with his mother, father, both parents, neighbor Wilsons, Joey, and other children, sparking questions about shading of parental versus neighbor figures in the strip.
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Dennis the Menace
Dennis
Iowa City
the Gazette
Joey
Dad
Wilsons
Hank Ketcham
Letter Guidelines for The Gazette Readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 400 words and may edit for length and clarity. Include writer name street address and signature. provide a non published telephone number for authentication. Do not publish anonymously. Focus on issues and events rather than individuals. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
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George Washington University
Vanderbilt Law Review
James J. Kilpatrick
Providence
R.I
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Casparian
Justice O’connor
Robert Jackson
Universal Press Syndicate
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St. Louis
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Council St. NE
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Eading
Akes
International Outlaws
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