Plan to fund clean nuclear explosive for terrain work proposed
The proposal seeks $612 million to develop a reduced residual radiation bomb that could demolish structures and dig craters with minimal long radia tion. Advocates frame it as civil engineering for projects like canal excavation, while noting treaty constraints and possible uses if Panama blocks access or a conflict escalates.
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House Appropriations
Public Works
Department of Energy
Panama” Canal
Panama
Iowa J school earns reprise after accreditation loss
Kenneth Starck calls the recent reaccreditation of the University of Iowa School of Journalism anticlimactic as the program regains newsroom fundamentals. The revival began in 1972 under Gordon Sabine and continued under Starck, restoring a balance of professionals and scholars and returning the school to national prominence.
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Kenneth Starck
University of Iowa
School of Journalism
Starck
J-school
Iowa
U.S
American Council On Education In Journalism
Old
Iowa J School
Iowa Journalism School
Gordon A. Sabine
When Star Couples Split and Public Figures Comment
A humorous reflection on a high profile marriage breakup with remarks from Harry Reasoner Barbara Walters and Howard K Smith. Jabs at domestic habits and custody of Sam Donaldson frame a glimpse of public interest in private life and political talk.
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Harry
Barbara
Howard K. Smith
Protection urged for federal whistleblowers and leaks
The piece discusses whistleblower risks in the Carter era, citing cases of Robert Sullivan and Arthur Morris and the Truong Humphrey trial. It contrasts promised reforms with the weak Merit Systems Protection Board plan and notes senators Leahy and Abourezk push stronger protection, including mandatory investigations and possible reinstatement.
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Jimmy Carter
Humphrey
Carter Administration
Carter
Merit Systems Protection Board
James Abourezk
Merit Protection Board
Snepp
Reader letter disputes merger cost claims for Linn-Mar bond
A letter responding to an April 21 piece argues several errors in the merger critique against Linn-Mar Marion Independent. It contends committee views were varied and two years of study led to a senior junior high addition as the final plan, notes Marion’s space needs and high school expansion, and corrects cost comparisons from 40 cents per year per $1,000 to 1 cent per $1,000.
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Linn- Mar
Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Marion
Longfellow School
Marion High School
Merger costs and canal politics spark local debate
A letter writer urges a May 9 vote for merger within Linn-Mar where expansion is questioned amid school funding concerns. The piece critiques Panama Canal treaty votes by Sen. Clark and Sen. Culver, warns of toll increases and economic disruption, and promotes a May 7 Rosary March at Green Square and St. Patrick's Church. It ends reflecting on public morality and personal reform.
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Clark
Sen. Culver
Iowa
Sen. Clark
Panama
Green Square
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Terrorists rise despite small numbers and high impact
The essay argues terrorists wield outsized influence relative to their numbers, citing a Rand Corp. estimate of a few thousand worldwide with core leadership under 200. It profiles the Baader Meinhof gang and notes their middle class origins, calculating striking potential and global publicity as the main aims.
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Brian Jenkins
Rand Corp
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