Who Runs Schools In Cedar Rapids
The Gazette argues that school boards hold final authority over policy with superintendents as executors. Reynolds suggests a citizens’ committee to study closings, but boards must balance expert input with public voice. Change should target board makeup, not power structure, as voters can remove underperforming members.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
David Reynolds
Citizens’ Committee
Reynolds
O'Neill Restraint Praised Amid Lebanon and Grenada Pressures
A political column notes House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr showed restraint amid debates over Beirut and Grenada. Foley credits him as the real O'Neill, patient and tactful, saying national interests trump politics in key moments. May others follow his example.
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Thomas P. O’neill Jr
Lebanon
O’neill
Grenada
U.S
Thomas S. Foley
O'Neill
Foley
Christian Science Monitor
Reagan grapples with Grenada invasion and press freedoms
A critical column questions White House secrecy over the Grenada invasion and a proposed anti leak law. It notes press resilience, reporters’ leaks, and presidents avoiding tough questions while Reagan faces foreign doubts and NATO demonstrations.
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Grenada
Department of Justice
White House
Beirut
Congress
U.S
Lebanon
United States
Central
South America
Reagan
Readers tackle gifted programs and police conduct in Gazette letters
A reader argues for gifted student programs to balance disability supports and criticizes Cedar Rapids police for handling theft cases. The letter condemns media bias and recounts reactions to U S foreign policy debates including Grenada and Cuba, urging accountability and context.
Silence is Golden for Sports TV Comms Says Reader
A reader criticizes major networks for overbearing color commentators across baseball football and basketball. He praises Don Meredith and Joe Garagiola while condemning others for repetitive labels and endless trivial stats. The piece urges viewers to mute chatter and trust the on screen action.
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Don Meredith
Joe Garagiola
Tony Kubek
New York Yankees
Steve Stone
Baltimore
Howard Cosell
Howard
Don Drysdale
Idaho
Frank Broyles
University of Arkansas
Nevah
Merlin Olson
Hank Stram
John Madden
al McGuire
Bill Russell
Eastern Iowans Share Thoughtful Rural Center Point Viewpoints
Periodic observations from residents invited to express themselves on unlimited topics. The views belong to individuals in rural Center Point, including a retired insurance and real estate agent who serves on the Linn County Board of Review and is a former state representative.
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Keith Kennedy
Rural Center Point
Linn County Board of Review
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