Freedman warning on Iowa sports key to U of I presidency
The former University of Iowa president James O. Freedman warned that heavy emphasis on Hawkeye athletics could deter top presidential candidates. He recalled his own clashes with campus sports culture and noted athletics can both aid alumni support and complicate leadership decisions at Iowa.
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University of Pennsylvania Law School
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CBS to dump The Morning Program and restore morning news
CBS will end The Morning Program on November 30 and return the 6:30 to 8 a.m. block to the news division. Mariette Hartley and Rolland Smith depart to other roles, as CBS shifts to a news focused morning lineup and potentially rehiring laid off staff.
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Rolland Smith
Murrow
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NBC
van Gordon Sauter
CBS Morning News
Letters to the Gazette reflect fans and taxpayers concerns
A reader laments baseball strikes harming Cub fans dating to 1932 and urges players to consider loyal supporters. Another writer questions Linn County Care Facility changes by Abbe Center, alleging misleading mental health messaging and rising costs, while warning taxpayers about fund misuse and rising taxes.
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Linn County
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Butch” Hutter
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Grassley urged to represent Iowans amid policy disputes
A letter to Senator Grassley criticizes his alignment with right wing factions and Reagan era policy. The writer urges consulting Beverly Hannon on contras policy and urges opposition to Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination citing University of Iowa College of Law views. It calls for including Mary Jane Odell among Iowa representatives.
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Iowa Senate
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Espionage in libraries and fairness in Iowa City tax
The Iowa City editorial warns FBI informants in libraries threaten civil liberties and urges readers to support a sales tax. The letter cites library usage by visitors, students, and tourists, arguing all who benefit from municipal services should help pay. Richard L. Vogelzang, Iowa City address.
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Iowa City
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Old Brick
University of Iowa
Richard L. Vogelzang
Hollywood Blvd
Retire, Cedar Rapids Mayor Cited for Big Bucks Favoritism
Michael J. Nieland argues Mayor Canney should step down, saying federal and state grants credit belongs to others while Linn County funded and maintains the enhanced 911 software, leaving downtown spaces empty and small businesses harmed by city policies.
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Canney
Bergen for Safety Commissioner Promises Broad City Knowledge
John Hembree urges voters to support Floyd Bergen for safety commissioner, praising his ten years in office and guidance of Fire Housing and Building Departments. He emphasizes Bergen's city planning background and view that the role requires knowledge of all city departments and responsiveness to residents. Oct. 6 vote date highlighted.
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Floyd Bergen
Public Safety Commissioner
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans on varied topics
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to share views. The topics are unlimited and the opinions are their own.
Alligator as a Home Pet Turns into Chaos
A Miami convention trip leads to a real but impractical baby alligator named Alley. The creature vanishes through the house triggering SPCA tips, dog searches, and a chaotic hunt before Alley is found dehydrated and kept in a tank where he dies a week later. The narrator concludes alligators make lousy pets and should be avoided.
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