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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1982
Page
15
Local religious leaders and教育 officials react to Reagan proposal on a constitutional amendment for voluntary school prayer. Opponents warn it could drive state sponsored prayers. supporters emphasize parental and church role. Education officials caution about church state separation and impact on funding.
The Prayer National Council of Churches and the American Jewish Congress sue over a White House background paper for Reagan's plan to permit optional school prayers. The document cites two guarantees: no prohibition of voluntary prayer and protection for nonparticipants, while noting boards may ban prayers in classrooms. It frames the First Amendment as shielding religious values from government control.
Conservative Boll Weevils led by Rep. Charles Stenholm back the budget plan as a step forward and urge House leadership to push a joint effort. Gypsy Moths under Bill Green call for major changes after meeting White House chief James Baker. Senate leader Robert Byrd sought immediate Social Security rejection, but Republicans blocked a vote and postponed the issue.
Argentine joint chiefs say no fighting since noon Tuesday as two Sea Harriers are downed. British say weather and poor visibility hinder contact with the planes. With three Harriers lost, Britain's blockade of the Falklands could be strained and air superiority challenged if faced by a larger Argentine force.
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