J Edgar Hoover ultimate un American
A critical portrait of J Edgar Hoover as a paranoid, controlling director who weaponized the FBI against writers and ideas. Natalie Robins’ study draws on 150 FBI files to argue Hoover valued control over truth and used surveillance to suppress dissent and expression.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Robins
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National Review
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Holly Spring
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Venezuela
Internal Security
Buckley Jr
National Student Association
Yale Daily News
CIA
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New York Post
Christopher
Joyce Kilmer
Conrad Aiken
Robert Frost
William Inge
Clifford Odets
Moss Hart
Erle Stanley Gardner
Perry Mason
Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe
Edna Ferber
Westbrook Pegler
Edith Wharton
H.L. Mencken
Pennsylvania Avenue
Universal Press Syndicate
Bush faced damning choice on Iraq policy amid renewed tensions
The editorial argues Saddam Hussein remains a threat despite partial cooperation with UN inspectors. It notes Iraq's arsenal risks global harm, urges careful coalition action, and cautions partisan politics should not drive U S decisions.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Persian Gulf
United Nations
U.N
United States
Bush
Iowas Proud Finish in 1991 92 NCAA Basketball Run
Iowa State men and women and the Hawkeyes end the season with strong showings despite tough losses. The Cyclones beat Charlotte 76 74 in round one and fell 106 98 to Kentucky inspiring future expectations. Iowa lost to Duke in Greensboro but beat Texas 98 92 and the Lady Hawks dropped 61 60 in overtime to Southwest Missouri State.
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Iowa State
University of Iowa
Cyclones
North Carolina
Charlotte
Kentucky
Dick Vitale
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Duke
Blue Devils
Greensboro
N.C
Durham
Texas
Lady Hawks
Southwest Missouri State
State layoffs threaten Iowa child protection efforts
Iowa House Speaker Robert Arnould argues that 1200 state layoffs last summer, including many in DHS, endanger child abuse investigations. He notes DHS shifted funds to a computer system, leaving investigators overwhelmed and parented by delayed intervention, risking more abuse and deaths. He calls for renewed support and collaboration to protect children.
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General Assembly
Department of Human Services
DHS
Davenport
Rights of the owner echoed at Higley Mansion zoning hearing
A Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on rezoning and a conditional use for Higley Mansion at 860 17th St. SE sparked questions about ownership rights. Accusations recount 1986 attempts to build a care facility, vandalized, neglected property, and tax abatements amid city warnings.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Higley
17Th St. SE
National Agriculture Week Honors Farm Industry and Beef Sector
The piece celebrates National Agriculture Week and National Agriculture Day, highlighting agriculture as a foundational, productive sector employing about 20 million Americans. It cites Iowa beef cash receipts at 2.07 billion and shows cattle sales boosting local economies, with quotes urging responsiveness to consumer demand. Susie Tuetken of Route 1 Anamosa is cited.
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U.S
Iowa
Carol Tucker Foreman
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Susie Tuetken
Anamosa
Children at risk from increased case load in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids child abuse unit letter warns of rising risk to children as workload grows from 190 case weight to 205 with layoffs. It cites Kempe Study guidance of 130 and notes staffing down to nine investigators for five counties from eleven for three counties. Ray Smith signs with eight others.
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Cedar Rapids
Branstad
Kempe
Ray Smith
16Th St. SE
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