Editorial: Time to reexamine mandatory draft registration
The piece argues the Supreme Court upholding of past draft registration policies shows a solid precedent, while noting the system has produced no conscripts or training and costs without value. It urges reassessing the 1980s registration law, suggesting its symbolic purpose has faded and reconsideration is overdue this spring.
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Goetz case tests self defense and public reaction
The Goetz subway shooting polarizes opinion as prosecutors seek new evidence and a second grand jury. While four youths were shot but not killed, Goetz faced an initial grand jury decision of self defense and weapon possession only. Public sentiment remains divided.
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Chicago Tribune
Mike Royko
Reagan's Hearing Balance With New Aid on The Right
The article notes Ronald Reagan's right ear sustained a pistol shot injury around 50 years earlier on a film set. He has worn a hearing aid there since 1983 and recently began using one in the left ear to balance hearing as stated by a White House spokesman. The piece questions if this will improve receptivity to opposing voices and cautions that hearing aids amplify decibels rather than perform miracles.
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Lowell Jenkins
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New breed Democrats face MX missile clash this week
Washington Post analysis notes Les Aspin and Richard Gephardt lead a split in the new generation of Democrats over the MX missile program. Aspin backs a minority that could enable Reagan, while Gephardt promotes a majority anti MX stance. The outcome could leave the party seen as soft on defense and ineffective.
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Les Aspin
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Washington Post Writers Group
Letters to the Gazette Support for a state prevailing wage law
Norman Hanson argues in favor of a state prevailing wage law for Iowa state-funded construction, claiming it ensures fair bids, quality work, and prevents underpaying workers. He cites the federal Davis-Bacon Act, notes Iowa Senate passage, and urges adoption to match other states and protect taxpayers.
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Bacon
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District of Columbia
Norman Hanson
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Grave desecration in Iowa prompts reflection and plea
A reader's view on vandalism of cemeteries in Iowa cites Manchester and Sumner as examples and argues for restorative justice. The piece laments cruelty toward headstones and markers and suggests offenders donate time to repair and reset stones to honor those who died.
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Manchester
Sumner
Gazette Letter Guidelines for Readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 400 words edited for clarity. Include writer name street address and signature. phone number optional for authentication. Anonymous letters not published. Focus on issues and events not personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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Garfield School Closure Concerns From Local Parent Letter
A parent voices worry over potential closure of Garfield and its impact on neighborhood students. The writer praises Garfield staff like longtime kindergarten teacher Mrs Shahan and emphasizes the school’s inclusive handicapped program and close community ties.
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Jackson School Property: Rezoning and Access Hurdles Stifle Sale
The Jackson School site faces limited resale potential due to marketability concerns. If unsold, utility costs remain and exterior upkeep plus vandalism protection add expenses while neighboring single family homes and residential zoning complicate sale prospects. Access roads Crestwood Drive and Wiley Boulevard are unpaved and unable to handle heavy traffic.
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Wiley Boulevard
Corrections for Two Letters Revisions in March 21 Issue
A correction notes two transcription errors in March 21 letters. In Leland S. Evans's Safeguard payments the line should state that Linn County Social Security payments total 120 million dollars plus per year. In Willard W. Clay's Keep Amtrak the Amtrak capital plant value should be 3.1 pillion dollars.
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Leland S. Evans
Linn County
Willard W. Clay
Amtrak
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