Court quash coming as branches clash on the courts
Attorney General William French Smith signals a push to curb court power by urging courts to align with Reagan policy aims. He emphasizes advocacy over force, focusing on limiting expanding fundamental rights and nudging Congress, while noting the risk to constitutional balance if executive and legislative branches consolidate against the judiciary.
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William French Smith
Justice Department
Congress
Supreme Court
French
Federal Legal Council
Reagan
Smith
Executive
Debate over MX missile defense and budget implications
The piece discusses a potential $34 billion MX program cut to save funds, questioning its necessity given warned vulnerabilities. Gen Maxwell Taylor and Paul Warnke resist the threat from exposed land based missiles, favoring submarine based ICBMs, amid Haig’s push to influence arms talks in 1982.
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Maxwell Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Haig
Congress
Warnke
Gen. Taylor
U.S
Parents as the dominant force in children’s lives
The essay argues that parents shape child behavior more than schools or teachers. It urges active parental involvement, clear expectations, limits, and positive support, citing Gallup and Shakespeare while stressing communication, responsible decisions, and knowing a child’s friends.
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George Gallup
Misplaced power in U.S. Senate over AWACS sale
A letter criticizes Senators Jepsen and Grassley for yielding to President Reagan on an AWACS sale despite doubt about U.S. security. It argues the Senate should decide national interest, not concede to executive guarantees, warning the pair are vulnerable to Reagan's persuasion.
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Iowa
Jepsen
Grassley
Reagan
Senate
AWACS
U.S
America
Mideast
Congress
Nixon
Periodic Observations From Eastern Iowans
Brief reader reflections from Eastern Iowa residents share personal viewpoints on wide ranging topics. The panel invites ongoing community input and diverse opinions.
Salvation Question in Graveyard Construction tale
A foreman at a major construction site asks workers for help as a gravely trapped man begs to be saved. The man reveals his desire to be saved before God, while the foreman asks if anyone can pray. The piece ends with a moral urging readers to consider what they would do in such a moment.
Veterans Day honors WWI veterans with handshake event
The article honors World War I veterans, averaging 86, as the “forgotten men,” inviting the community to Anamosa on November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. to honor their service with handshakes and appreciation. It notes Veterans Day is observed nationwide and many have relatives who served.
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Anamosa
Wise-up applauded for Wise to United Way in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids observer praises local residents for scrutinizing United Way finances amid salary concerns and agency funding disputes. The writer, with 12 years running an agency and long UW committee experience, notes perceived inefficiencies and urges directing donations to preferred charities. He also cites multiple Linn County planning groups duplicating services.
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Cedar Rapids
United Way
Budget Committee
Congress misaccused I wish to withdraw the last two paragraphs
A reader requests retracting the final two paragraphs of his November 4 letter titled Underfunding. He notes Congress had not eliminated the outside earnings ceiling when mailed and offers apology to congressmen while urging full funding of Railroad Retirement provisions. Robert A. Fryrear, vice president, National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees.
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Congress
Robert A. Fryrear
National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees
E Ave. NE
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Somerset Maugham
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