Life span policy clash on end of life decisions
The court duel over stopping artificial life support for Carol Anne Quinlan highlights a broader public policy crisis. Proponents argue for personal choice in life ending, while opponents insist life must be preserved by law. The debate hinges on theology and whether society may force one belief on many.
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Grant Wood study adds to Iowa artist biog lore
UW Madison art professor James Dennis lauds Grant Wood book plus study of the artist and his paintings. The piece compares Dennis's work to Darrell Garwood's biography and notes Garwood’s long UPI career and Iowa ties. The review highlights controversy over the official biographer and calls Dennis’s book a welcome contribution to Wood scholarship.
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Senator Clark Attacks Ford Veto Power in Forum
In a citizens discussion, Senator Clark criticizes President Ford for potentially abusing veto power. He backs a sitdown picketing bill that would grant Meany influence over workers and contractors, accusing Ford of insufficient protection for people and hinting at campaign influence concerns.
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Debates On Immortality And End Times In Early Christian Viewpoints
The letter discussion surveys how early Christianity amid scarce texts shaped views on immortality, heaven and Hades, and predicts uncertain timelines for Christ’s return. It contrasts pagan influence with doctrinal preservation and notes differing beliefs among pastors and lay Christians.
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Transcendental Meditation sermon compared to Christianity
A reader rebuts Mark R Rainbow's Oct 28 letter arguing TM is a false crutch. The writer asserts Jesus Christ provides real peace without rituals, claiming TM is not a religion but a life path. The piece contrasts the two, praising Christian faith as enduring and verifiable.
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Owners ban dogs in apartments cite mess and damage
In response to Bette Heiden’s Oct 30 letter about dog restrictions, local landlords defend dogless buildings citing ruined carpeting from pets left alone, barking, digging, and hygiene concerns. Editor notes readers rallied, welcoming Heiden and her chi hua hua to New Quarters, while a reader seeks donations for a home remedies book for pharmaceutical info preservation.
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Language quirks centered around talk and got usage
The column by Theodore M. Bernstein discusses centering around phrases and the word got in English. It notes center on or center in as correct, around is less proper, and explains got appears chiefly in spoken language as an intensifier, with examples and historic usage cited.
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Rockefeller May Pose Looming Dabble In Ford White House
In Washington Nelson Rockefeller reels from Ford administration strain and a Rumsfeld driven anti-Rockefeller campaign. Reported comments claim Ford’s leadership is questioned while Rockefeller weighs his political future amid pressure from Callaway Rosenbaum and Ronan.
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Congress Flayed Over Self Exemption From Election Reform
Washington faces stinging critique as Congress moves to curb the Federal Election Commission created to enforce post-Watergate reform. Lawmakers shield self funds and delay enforcement, likened to a Saturday night massacre as 535 incumbents seek self protection over the law.
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