Editorial: private lives of leaders test public trust
The piece contrasts PTL preacher Bakker with presidential hopefuls, arguing private morality matters for public trust. It notes voters judge character and accountability, citing Kennedy’s infidelities and Gary Hart, and quotes Ellen Goodman on what sexual behavior reveals about fidelity, deception, and self-control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTL
Jim Bakker
John F. Kennedy
Ted Kennedy
Gary Hart
Ellen Goodman
Secrecy Bias Sparks Press Defiance Over British Spying
An Independent Australia reprint critiques Britain’s official secrecy laws as Thatcher era censorship blocks exposure of alleged misdeeds by intelligence services and past leaders. The piece contrasts U.K. secrecy with U.S. openness, arguing secretive state power erodes public trust and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Independent
Harold Wilson
Australia
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
U.S
Britain
Letters on Cedar Rapids library staff and public concerns
Community readers argue the Cedar Rapids Public Library board expanded hours and services while staff work overload grows. They urge freezing new features until more staff can be hired and critique board focus on plans over day to day operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mt i5
Library Board
Eugene Jackson
Airport Commission
Jackson
Monstrous View of Reagan Policy on Nicaragua
A viewer condemns U.S. support for the Contras, calling the policy monstrous and immoral. The note questions whether terror against civilians, including children, can be justified and asks how Americans tolerate such actions to portray communism negatively. The writer urges reflection on national ethics and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Neutral take on smoking myths and hidden research
An unnamed author argues that non-smokers face higher risks for certain cancers and diseases, citing studies from Johns Hopkins, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and other sources. The piece suggests smokers may benefit from unknown protective factors and urges balanced consideration of medical research on smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPI
Johns Hopkins University
Framingham Health
Journal of American Medical Association
American Journal of Epidemiology
National Cancer Institute
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful views
A reflective column discusses smoking research, productivity, and behavior. It cites studies by Tor Dahl and D R Cherek, noting mixed findings on cancer, aggression, and productivity, and ends with a wry nod to non-smokers and the inevitability of life’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Eysenck
CMME
Tor Dahl
University of Minnesota
Dahl
Japan
D.R. Cherek
Louisiana State Medical School
Cherek
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