Cable theft claims miss the mark in Cedar Rapids
James H. Schmickley argues against tough anti theft laws for Cedar Rapids Cable. He says revenue problems come from broader market factors and urges tariffs, private equipment use, line traps, and a customer driven service offer based on demand. He cites privacy and enforcement concerns and promotes dialogue with residents.
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Cedar Rapids Cable
New Right aims to transform society through abortion issue
The text argues abortion is a surface issue in a broader New Right agenda that seeks to impose conservative morality across reproductive freedom, equality, contraception, and social policy. It quotes leaders like Richard Viguerie and Paul Weyrich and cites a Reagan era veto on minors’ access to prophylactics as an example of moral governance overriding public health.
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Richard Viguerie
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Howard Phillips
National Conservative Caucus
New Right Coalition
Paul M. Weyrich
Committee For the Survival of A Free Congress
Bailey Smith
Southern Baptist Convention
Latin America
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Life Amendment Political Action Committee
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Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful periodic notes
Periodic observations from residents of eastern Iowa invite readers to express their views. Wendee Phillips of Cedar Rapids serves as treasurer of the Iowa Abortion Rights Action League and sits on the Cedar Rapids Coalition for Reproductive Rights.
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Wendee Phillips
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Abortion Rights Action League
Cedar Rapids Coalition For Reproductive Rights
Plain Speaking Over Fancy Writing From Old Advice
A college student recounts an 1888 admonition to avoid polysyllabic pomp and slang and to write plainly and truthfully. A Carleton college piece misused eschatology likely confusing it with scatology, illustrating the perils of big words in student cheer sections.
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