Federal crime code overhaul poised for Senate action
Major changes aim to fix sentencing ranges with required written explanations for deviations, allow appeals on harsher sentences, and let judges weigh dangerousness for bail decisions. A shift to presume sanity unless proven otherwise strengthens the insanity defense, with about three dozen provisions advancing from Judiciary Committee toward swift Senate passage this fall. House resistance could delay action until next year.
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U.S. Senate
Justice System
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Johnson Receives Cedar Rapids Airport Commission Post
Mayor Don Canney appointed Robert M. L. Johnson to the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, noting his independent, strong-willed experience as former councilman, mayor, city manager, and state legislator. Huey steps down after twelve years of service guiding expansion, deregulation challenges, and a new terminal plan.
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Don Canney
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids Airport
Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Roy Jameson
Canney
John R. Huey
Huey
Iowa farm boy Boddicker fuels media buzz
Rural Iowans cheer Mike Boddicker star rookie of the Baltimore Orioles while resenting how the national press labels him. Critics say his choice of a $17,000 four wheel drive truck after MVP honors contrasts with a cheaper $13,000 car, fueling debate about his image.
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Norway
Mike Boddicker
Baltimore Orioles
Boddicker
Iowa
Misconceptions about sex education from local groups
A Letter to The Gazette defends Planned Parenthood and YWCA efforts in sex education. The writer argues parents benefit from guidance and programs for teens and parents, stresses reducing teen pregnancy, and clarifies Planned Parenthood offerings and non profit aims.
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Planned Parenthood Board
Planned Parenthood
YWCA
Linn County
Engineers criticise Keokuk County Board over engineer dismissal
A public statement condemns Supervisors Devine and Hollingsworth for their July 28 vote not to renew Keokuk County Engineer Kenneth Bucklin's contract. The letter denounces lack of explanation, cites Bucklin's record and honors, notes possible open meetings law violation, and calls for qualified replacements.
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Keokuk County
Ken Bucklin
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa Department of Transportation
State of Iowa Engineering Society
County Engineers of Iowa Association
Iowa
Ken
Devine
Hollingsworth
Bucklin
Board of Supervisors
Reagan masterfully handled Watt affair as election nears
The piece argues Ronald Reagan orchestrated the Watt controversy to protect his administration. It credits him with subtle leadership, shielding his image while Watt resigns. It notes Byrd prompted the dismissal vote and praises Reagan's public stance against firing Watt. It dismisses opposition from Viguerie and forecasts 1984 implications.
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Washington
Jim Watt
Ronald Reagan
Watt
Senate
Robert Byrd
Reagan
Mr. Reagan
Richard Viguerie
Viguerie
Maid-Rites at Risk as Generic Food Trends Alarmist Rants
A lunchtime manifesto argues a conspiracy to genericize trademarks like Maid-Rite and Toll House Cookies. The author laments loss of brand identity, praises Maid-Rite joints, and mocks corporate charity and advertising while detailing a frugal family-run operation with assets in Ely Minnesota and Brownsville Texas.
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Falderal
Brownsville
Texas
Ely
Minn
Amana Engineer Glenn H. Wendler Leads Local Views Panel
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite public input with Glenn H. Wendler of Amana as president of Wendler Engineering and Construction Inc a lifelong Amana Society member who previously served as a consulting engineer and county engineer.
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Glenn H. Wendler
Amana
Wendler Engineering and Construction, Inc
Amana Society
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