Debate on Party Delegates and Winner-Take-All Rule
The piece argues against the unit rule in delegate selection and the Electoral College. It calls for proportional delegate allocation and a shift toward a popular nationwide election, noting growing GOP discontent in Iowa and urging reform to align with voters' will. It also links unfairness in nominating delegates to the broader president election process.
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Iowa
Steve Roberts
U.S
Anderson's reformist stance tests GOP unity in Illinois
The piece contrasts John Anderson with Ronald Reagan and Richard Carter, noting Anderson's pragmatic libertarian limits on military spending and his stance on reproductive freedom and Medicaid funding. It highlights his dip in the Illinois primary, calls for refocusing his campaign on core principles, and suggests he may exit before an 11th term.
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Whither Camp David after U N botc
President Carter invites Egypt's Anwar Sadat and Israel's Menachem Begin to Washington to push forward Palestinian statehood issues despite long standing disputes. The plan centers on an autonomy framework for Gaza and the West Bank, with final status unresolved and elections tied to a transitional five year period.
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Menachem Begin
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Egypt
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Begin
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Gaza
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Letter supports Jefferson High School chemistry teacher Hal Sandrol
A writer who is a college graduate former teacher and parent of four defends Mr. Hal Sandrol chemistry teacher at Jefferson High School against his removal. The letter praises his impact on the writer’s children Peter Paeth now a freshman at Iowa State University and Dawn.
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Peter Paeth
Iowa State University
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Readers defend teachers and energy policy view
A letter argues for valuing teachers who expand student horizons and cautions against petty school disputes. It cites Dr. Marvin Maire and urges thoughtful public input on energy policy measures, warning against federally imposed emergency rules without public consent.
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Earth
Carter faces split stance on Israel West Bank during East Room clash
President Carter walked out of a March 4 East Room photo session with 30 Jewish leaders after a sharp question from Rabbi Arthur Schneier about future glitches in Israel policy. The piece argues his attempt to reconcile West Bank views with Jewish voters deepens the political bind.
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Rosalynn Carter
Begin
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