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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1985

Page

9

Farrakhan anti-Semitism cannot be wished away

The article reports on reactions to Louis Farrakhan after a 14 city tour, noting black leaders’ attempts to separate his economic message from anti-Semitic remarks. It cites pro free speech views by Rep. Charles Rangel and editors, plus cautious responses from Los Angeles and Washington leaders and delays before public rebuke.

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Farrakhan’s message of hope tied to anti Semitism

Daniel Klaidman argues Farrakhan blends uplift with hate, linking black poverty to Jewish exploitation. He cites Julian Bond and Bradley, noting Farrakhan’s rhetoric targets vulnerable people and cannot be treated as a sidelight.

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Genocide Convention seen as threat to U.S. sovereignty

The Genocide Convention faces Senate rejection after decades of opposition. Critics warn it could surrender constitutional rights and send Americans overseas for trial, expanding foreign jurisdiction over domestic crimes. They cite historical fears, party politics, and the need to protect sovereignty.

U.S. Senate U.S Sam Ervin

Genocide Treaty Debate Draws Iowans Into Federal Limits

Eastern Iowans urged to write or call senators regarding a Genocide Convention treaty. The letter accuses the pact of dangerous global control, risking constitutional rights and national sovereignty, and labels a vote as treasonous. It singles out Senators Harkin and Grassley amid polarized views.

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Righting Wordplay in News Copy and Language Use

A compact critique on redundancies and misused terms in journalism. It cites examples like superfluous versus superficial, overkill phrasing, and awkward constructions such as more grander and opting to be X rayed, illustrating how reporters inflate language and grammar.

Russ Wiley

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