Editorial rejects drug experimentation as normal yet urges caution
Gazette editorials argue against a May American Psychologists study claiming limited drug experimentation by adolescents may not be catastrophic. They warn against legal and lethal risks while acknowledging the harm of the Just Say No campaign and urging action alongside learning by doing.
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American Psychologists
Brian Flay
Public Health Department
University of Illinois
California lawmakers challenge plan to export excess California crude
In a letter to Secretary Lujan, California lawmakers oppose a federal task force proposal to export 15 000 barrels daily of home grown heavy crude for two years and 25 000 barrels thereafter. They argue excess crude should be refined domestically to cut foreign crude imports.
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WWE
United States
U.S
Secretary of the Interior
Manuel Lujan
Lujan
Ford and Betty Ford boycott tuna over dolphin safety
The Fords remain among the notable holdouts as U S tuna canners drop dolphin harming catches. Ford argues foreign fleets could monopolize West Coast fishing if U S boats falter, urging continued boycott until foreign fishermen also vow dolphin protection.
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Gerald Ford
Betty
Fords
U.S
Ford
Old Bolsheviks and Tiananmen Revisited in 1990
In a 1990 essay, Jones argues that aging revolutionary regimes lose their zeal as leaders cling to power. He notes shifts in Soviet and Chinese politics from rebellion to establishment, highlights Lithuania’s push for independence, and questions future successors amid Tiananmen aftermath and a new exile student network.
Blues Festival row sparks debate over broadcasting rights
Mississippi Valley Blues Society defends its 1985 festival founding and says it has exclusive rights to broadcast performances. It disputes a May 12 editorial claiming KUNI stole broadcasts from KFMH, noting no taped delays or emceeing by KUNI and highlighting plans to produce national distribution with KUNI.
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Mississippi Valley Blues Society
Kuni
Blues Society
KFMH
Gazette
Bob Dorr
Cedar Falls
Earth Day and Environment Opinion Spark Debate
David Barton argues against viewing Earth Day as pagan ritual and insists environmental cleanup efforts are worthwhile. He compares health claims about oat bran to environmental actions, asking readers if they’d want to live in a toxic waste dump and urging safer, cleaner surroundings.
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David Barton
Carnaby Dr. NE
Ertl Endorsed In 2nd District Race By Marion Voter
Linda Kenney of Marion backs Joe Ertl for Congress citing family values pro life stance and 20 years farming and business experience. She urges voters to support Ertl as the candidate best addressing child care tax credits education and the personal income tax deduction.
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Joe Ertle
Quality of guards not quantity plagues Iowa prisons
A letter from an Anamosa inmate criticizes prison conditions blaming low guard quality and power tripping supervisors for constant stress, disrespect, and punishment of inmates. The writer calls for rebuilding the system, saving taxpayers money, and ending cover ups as the prison population rises.
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Iowa
Anamosa
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