Net plans to feature sex education in Cedar Rapids show mixed potential
The National Educational Television Network considers a nationally aired documentary on sex education in Cedar Rapids. While supporters say it could educate and aid other communities, critics warn it may worsen local tensions and hinge on careful handling. Emphasis on adult understanding and parent teacher sessions is urged as foundational before any school based program. Cedar Rapids officials reportedly contemplate preparatory meetings to build that foundation.
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National Educational Television Network
Cedar Rapids
N.E.T
Iowa and other states dodge Dirksen amendment call
A look back shows Iowa and six other states no longer edge toward a constitutional convention to overturn the one man, one vote doctrine. Utah and Oklahoma rulings, plus possible congress action, weakened the push. Some legislatures even consider rescinding calls, though Iowa may hesitate to reverse course, urging a prudent retreat from a costly effort.
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Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Utah
Oklahoma
Congress
Changing Role of Universities in Society at Drake Convocation
Dr Paul Sharp argues universities must renew concepts to stay vital in a chaotic era. He credits emerging universities with balancing teaching and research and stresses community, shared purpose, and rational leadership as essential to a resilient American university system.
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Drake University
Paul Sharp
Uiversities
America
American University
A Marcuse
A ©. Wright Mills
Death Toll and Damages From Camille Prompt Red Cross Appeal
After Hurricane Camille across Mississippi Louisiana West Virginia and Virginia the Aug 31 tally lists 201 dead 176 missing and 4622 injured. Homes damaged 5935 mobile homes 1009 and 726 small businesses hit with 70009 families affected. Linn county has raised under one third of a 15000 quota and funds support Rehabilitation via the Red Cross office at 327 Granby building.
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Camille
Gulf States
Mississippi
Louisiana
West Virginia
Virginia
Red Cross
Linn County
Granby Building
The Forum Responds to Radl on Social Adaptability
University of Iowa readers challenge Rep. Radl's call for social adaptability. The letter argues that forcing conformity threatens human freedom and critical thinking, likening Radl to witch-hunt rhetoric and defending the value of nonconformist thought in education.
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Richard Radl
University of Iowa
Radl
Times
Joseph McCarthy
Iowa
Rad
Mr. Radl
Volunteers in Linn County Aid Holmes County Mississippi
Nine volunteers from Linn County traveled to Lexington Mississippi on September 11 and 12 to deliver clothing household items and money. The group expresses gratitude for support from cousins and urges continued help for Holmes County families still in need amid ongoing economic and education programs including Headstart and self help projects.
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Holmes County
Mississippi
Linn County
Lexington
Miss
Office of Economic Opportunity
Great Hope
Kosygin Brezhnev Split Deepens in Kremlin
Washington columnist notes a Kremlin divide between Kosygin led government and Brezhnev led party over US policy. Gromyko's potential rise to politburo shifts loyalty, signaling possible tougher anti American stance.
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Kremlin
Alexsei Kosygin
United States
Leonid Brezhnev
Andrei Gromyko
Politburo
Gromyko
Kosygin
Brezhnev
Iowa State Traveler Refused Loan Then Secures Funds
A man short on cash for a six month Europe trip sought a loan at his longtime bank and was refused. He then secured the loan at a second bank and bought a five pound fish, placing it in his safety deposit box before leaving for his travels.
Illnesses of leaders shaped history says new study
Gloria Emerson reports on Hugh J etang's The Pathology of Leadership which argues illnesses among presidents and prime ministers influenced decisions and policy. Examples include Haig in World War I, Stalin's possible myxoedema, and Swanson's decline before his 1939 stroke.
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Hugh J’ Etang
L’etang
Stanley Baldwin
Stalin
L’ Etang
Julius Caesar
Roosevelt
Which Tire Was Flat
On a bright spring morning four high school boys skip classes. They explain a tire problem after lunch and the teacher assigns a test. She asks them to answer which tire was flat, turning the moment into a playful riddle.
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