UNESCO's shift sparks debate on press freedom and budgets
The piece critiques UNESCO's Oct 22 move toward state controlled news in developing nations, growth of its budget to 625 million over three years, and Amadou M Bow's push for licensing and closing foreign press bureaus. It argues licensing and aligned reporting threaten press freedom, urging reevaluation of U.S. funding.
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Unesco
Amadou Mahtar M’bow
Senegal
Africa
Latin America
M’bow
UPI
Reuters
Agence France Press
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Cedar Rapids readers raise concerns over local animal and license laws
A reader protests that Cedar Rapids law enforcement lacks jurisdiction to enforce leash and animal control rules. The letter cites repeated dog attacks, inadequate Animal Shelter response, and calls for formal complaints. It also criticizes Linn County license statements, postage costs, and party politics after an election year.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Six writing tricks from Taft Junior High lesson
Language arts teachers Dorothea Huebner and Diane Rosteck hosted a workshop for Taft Junior High students. The session shared six quick writing tricks intended to sharpen prose including avoiding initial there and choosing precise prepositions.
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Taft Junior High School
Dorothea Huebner
Diane Rosteck
Oxley wins Iowa House District 30 in hard race
The loser thanks supporters and concedes to Mike Oxley in a closely watched district race. He expresses gratitude to volunteers and donors, singles out his wife and son, and notes plans to reassess after spending time with family. He says a future bid is too soon to consider.
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Mike Oxley
Iowa
Sue
Josh
Presidential profiles for every taste in one column
Frank J. Snider surveys presidents by personality traits and quirks. Taft is noted for size and kindness, Madison a small stature symbolizing democracy, Washington for expense accounts, Johnson as a self taught dropout, Harrison wary of electricity, Lincoln a lifelong loser turned winner, Garfield and Truman as left handed choices, Jackson as macho, Fillmore dull, and Jefferson teased about mother relations.
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Taft
Hoover
Truman
Eastern Iowans Invite Public Thoughts on Any Topic
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite local residents to express themselves on unlimited topics. Views belong to contributors, not the publication, and readers are encouraged to share perspectives.
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