Spy cover rules clash with free press in Senate bill
The Senate debated a bill restricting disclosure of covert agents with a provision criminalizing publication if there is reason to believe it would disrupt intelligence work. Press freedom advocates warn the standard may chill reporting, while defenders say it protects spies. The article argues the law could be useless or harmful, offering loopholes and noting public records often reveal identities.
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U.S. Senate
U.S
America
Cartoon violence in TV linked to aggression debate
A National Coalition on Television Violence report weighs whether heavy TV violence affects children. It notes studies are not definitive and argues real world settings may be more concerning, while cartoons are treated with lighter weighting.
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National Coalition
Elmer Fudd
Bugs Bunny
Wile E. Coyote
the Roadrunner
Bluto
Popeye
NCTV
High court floundering in trunks and garbage bags
Washington commentary laments the Supreme Court’s handling of the exclusionary rule as cases on trunk searches and trash bag evidence illustrate missteps. It cites Chadwick Sanders Robbins Belton and asks how policy would change with variations on where evidence is found.
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High Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Powell
Supreme Court of Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Chadwick
Sanders
Robbins
Belton
Red Cross Month Bends Toward Community Help in 101st Year
A retrospective on the American Red Cross 101 years old in May 1 and the Johnson County Chapter near closure due to funding. It notes national support independent of government funds, the breadth of disaster relief, and the need for local contributions to sustain blood services and training programs.
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American Red Cross
Louisiana
Florida
Red Cross
Johnson County
The
United Ways
U.S
Congress
Three Mile Island
Mount St. Helens
United States
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful periodical views
Mary Rouse of Iowa City retires as writer editor for the University of Iowa News Services in January 1981 after a career at colleges in Michigan Oklahoma and Minnesota. Her periodic observations invite local readers to express diverse opinions on unlimited topics.
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Mary Rouse
Iowa City
University of Iowa News Services
Michigan
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Letters to the Editor Critical of CETA Transition
A reader lambasts the administrations employment and training proposal as ill conceived and likely to face congressional scrutiny. They condemn cuts to classroom training stipends youth programs and local control noting the human cost and the plight of CETA eligible families with low incomes. The letter argues for maintaining support services and criticizes officials for dismissive remarks about training incentives.
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Ceta
Congress
Donovan
Linz. County
Woman rescues driver from burning car on First Avenue
A driver thanks a bystander who pulled him from a car fire on Tuesday around 11 a.m. March 16 between 13th and 14th Street on First Avenue E. He also credits the Cedar Rapids Police and Fire Departments for timely aid.
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First Avenue E
13Th and
14Th Street
Cedar Rapids
Shopper nostalgia on mall service and salespeople
A reader recalls shopping for drapery fabrics with a grandchild in a large mall store ten years ago, noting absent salespeople. They found helpful staff uptown and at a Toastmistress saleslady in a furniture store, purchased items for $115, and contrast courteous service at Armstrong's and Westdale Mall with downtown experiences.
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Five Seasons Extra
Gazette
Armstrong’s
Westdale Mall
Thank you note praises Five Seasons Extra and teen focus
Reverend Rolland C Towell of Central City United Methodist Church commends the March Five Seasons Extra for its quality and relevance to teens. He expresses appreciation for editor Julie Bryant and mentions a personal connection to the paper’s coverage, referencing a separate March 18 story and a biblical message.
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Julie Bryant
Rev. Rolland C. Towell
Central City
United Methodist Church
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