Editorial Skepticism on Khadafy Navy Shelling in Sidra Bay
The piece weighs the Libya Khadafy confrontations over a declared line of death beyond 12 miles, argues the United States may lawfully sail in these waters, and questions the provocation and risks while praising measured action against terrorism. It cautions against broad war while supporting targeted naval moves within law.
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Campus videotape chill dampens campus demonstrations
Civil rights advocates warn a chill in spring demonstrations as universities fund videotaping to document protests at Berkeley and Columbia. Administrations plan to erase tapes unless rules are broken, aiming to avoid intimidation while preserving safety. Faculty without tenure are noted as a complicating factor. others urge similar guidelines campus wide.
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Berkeley
Buck Owens Leaves Hee Haw In Search Of New Challenges
Buck Owens, longtime star of television's Hee Haw, announces his departure to pursue other artistic challenges. He emphasizes maintaining artistic integrity as he steps away from the show.
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Statesman versus politician in legislative roles
A reader contrasts statesmanlike leadership with narrow political gain, urging citizen initiative and referendum. The piece notes twenty two states use these tools, cites 1912 Supreme Court approval, and urges active voter participation. It also questions public schooling versus home schooling and cites Gov Branstad's compulsory education task force for a five year trial.
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Horatio Alger referenced again by reader in 2021 notes
Irene Schenken Pickard recalls exposure to Horatio Alger and Elsie Dinsmore in 1910s and 1912 13, noting the author’s fame as the boy who rose from rags to riches and sharing a quoted dinner remark attributed to Alger. The note places literary memory at Eastern Avenue Northeast address in 2021.
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Black Hats and White Hats in Cedar Rapids Justice
A retired Cedar Rapids officer recalls the 1973 grand jury led by Gary Woodward, claiming jurors were manipulated by “black hats” and “white hats.” He alleges indictments against seven officers were overturned, while later juries found no charges, and warns that political power threatens constitutional rights.
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Born to Lose Becomes Born to Succeed Says Earl Fazel
Earl Fazel of Center Point recounts a life of hardship, church membership, and a dramatic change after turning to the Lord. He argues that failures can become successes through faith and renewal, urging readers to embrace a born again path rather than relying on mere church attendance.
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Earl Fazel
Crossword speed raises reader demands and shifts inbox rules
Editorial notes readers complain about simple crosswords and a columnist raises the bar by timing himself for speed. He argues for tougher daily puzzles and cites a Gazette poll showing a small response, saying democracy favors the majority in puzzle choices.
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Perennial pratfall time for Reagan
Washington Post Writers Group notes Reagan faces repeated stumbles as Congress and public opinion diverge from his agenda. It argues his 1984 landslide lacked a policy mandate, weakening presidential leverage against a skeptical Congress on aid to the contras, taxes, and defense.
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