AAUW urges Iowa voters to vote Yes on Equal Rights Amendment
The American Association of University Women urges a Yes vote on the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment to guarantee legal equality for all Iowans. It states the measure does not affect privacy rights, nor family relations, and aims to ensure discriminatory laws are changed to align with equality under the law regardless of gender.
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American Association of University Women
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Two party bind and voters face change in America
A reader decries the two party system and calls for alternative parties such as independent, Libertarian and Socialist. The letter argues primary voting limits and criticizes Democrats and Republicans, urging Americans to vote for real change and question current officeholders.
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Johnson
Nixon
Carter
America
Amusing and Saddening View of Political Language
The note laments how audiences swallow violence filled media while protesting a candidate's use of a barnyard word. It criticizes corporate controlled politics and a one party system dominating U.S. presidential campaigns.
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Carter
Reagan
Anderson
Zone change for car wash denied by Cedar Rapids board
The Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment denied a conditional use for a car wash sought by John McMurrin and Radec Corp. The meeting occurred at 1 45 p m Monday. The decision relied on zoning standards unclear in the report, arguing compatibility with the C 2 district and questioning the applicability of pages 16 and 131 of Chapter 32.
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Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment
John McMurrin
Radec Corp
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Board of Adjustment
Religion and politics clash over church state separation
The author argues for strict separation of church and state, warning that religious involvement in politics taints divine love with worldly power. It urges religious leaders to return to preaching and reject defense of allies for politics. The piece cautions against convoking a religious propaganda to unite mankind under God's love.
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Jesus
God
Vote Yes for Constitutional Convention to Limit Taxing Power
Iowa residents face a Nov 4 vote urging a constitutional convention to propose amendments capping government spending increases to matching income growth. Proponents argue state revenue nears 20 percent of personal income and say the people must decide any proposed amendments.
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Iowa
Pontificating on sex editorials on papal teaching
A reader critiques the Oct 15 editorial on the popes stance on lust concupiscence and sexual ethics. The letter argues moral judgment applies to sexuality, defends celibacy, questions Vatican views on contraception and rhythm, and urges references to cogent counterarguments rather than ridicule.
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Gazette
Vatican
Rail deregulation vote sways Rock Island railroader’s choice
A concerned former Rock Island railroader urges voters in the U.S. Senate race to consider the impact of the rail deregulation bill and severance pay amendments. He notes Culver’s absence for the vote, cites Grassley’s attentiveness, and asks readers to choose Grassley for a decisive voting record.
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Sen. Proxmire
John Culver
Chuck Grassley
Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Sen. Culver
Rep. Grassley
Mr. Grassley
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