Iowa Opinion Declares Creationism Not Science in Public Schools
An Iowa attorney general opinion affirms that state law does not authorize districts to mandate creationist textbooks. It distinguishes between scientific evolution taught in science classes and creationism taught as religion, allowing passive exposure in libraries but forbidding religious indoctrination in public education.
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Merle Fleming
Brown Vs. Board of Education
SAT scores reveal ongoing gap in educational opportunity
The College Board reported in 1980 81 that Black students scored about 100 points below the national norm on the SAT. Education leaders say the gap reflects unequal educational opportunities rather than ability, underscoring continued work toward equal opportunities for minority students.
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T. Anne Cleary
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Glenn’s flying campaign aims for a broader 1980 bid
Senator John Glenn travels eight states raising funds for Democrats while hinting at a larger role in the presidential race. He blends old values with new tech, faces funding and organization limits, and relies on his wife Annie’s support and communication.
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The Bicyclers Are... The Writers Grammar Debate
A photograph from Wyoming Iowa shows boys on bikes with Kenny Schmalfeldt and John J Williams named. The discussion explains proper usage of include comprise contain and how they describe parts of a whole in writing with examples.
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Fetus Alive: Reader Responds to Life Start Letter
A reader disputes a Sept. 26 letter claiming a fetus is not alive until birth. He cites Genesis and recounts his seven month fetus movements and a loud birth to argue a fetus is alive and kicking even before delivery.
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Novembers Plea for Conservative Shift in US Policy
A letter to the Gazette urges voters to back conservative policies in the upcoming mid term. It condemns liberal budgets, rising national debt, inflation, and high interest rates, arguing for budget balance and reduced deficits. It claims Social Security is endangered and calls pension reforms for government workers.
Conceptive Life and Morality in a Paradox of Law
A reflective piece arguing law paradoxically defends death over life in abortion debates. It links conception to sacredness across religious frames and questions personal choice from a moral self awareness perspective. The author invokes Shakespeare and Christian imagery to urge consideration of conceived life and the value of self.
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