Flag desecration ruling ties free speech to vandalism debate
The Gazette opines the Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling upholding a federal ban on flag desecration does not erode free speech. It notes precedent protecting symbolic and spoken rights, while distinguishing physical destruction as vandalism and not speech. The editorial defends limits on destroying the flag as a public safety and civic matter.
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Greensboro
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High Court
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Watt's private flights draw scrutiny over public funds
Critics question Interior Secretary Watt for using a government Beechcraft King Air and other private travel at higher costs, including trips with his family. He faces questions over almost $9,000 in restitution for private parties charged to public funds and possible non governmental journeys this year.
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Interior Secretary
Watt
Idaho
Oral Roberts University
Oklahoma
Wyoming
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Interior Department
Treasury
Custis-Lee
Arlington National Cemetery
The Social Security Reform Dilemma in 1982 Politics
A pointed critique of the taboo on discussing Social Security reform in the 1982 election. The piece surveys a blue ribbon commission plan including raising the retirement age to 68, higher payroll taxes, taxing half of benefits, including all public workers, and tying COLA to CPI or wage indices, arguing the reform mix shifts burdens between young and old and calls for direct candidate accountability on tax increases or benefit limits.
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Gramps
Campaign ads draw rebuke for low effort and insult
Letters argue season TV ads for 3rd and 2nd District races are wasteful and vague. Voters question candidates Evans Tauke Appel and Conlin Branstad while national ads offend more than inform. The writer calls voting a civic duty and laments frivolous campaigns.
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Tauke
Mr. Appel
Stolen Six T. Robot Prompts Crime Notice in Dallas
A robot stolen from a Dallas trade show booth between 4 and 8 a.m. Sept. 13. Dallas Police report No. 0431608-N confirms the theft. The Six T. Robot stands about 39.1 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, with a white dome head, stainless body, flashing lights, and multiple features including balloon inflation and card dispensing. A $1,500 reward is offered. contact Mary Bonner at The Robot Factory in Cascade Colorado.
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Dallas
Dallas Police Department
Roosevelt Student Council Offers Kind Gesture After Cat Injury
A neighbor reports her cat was injured near Roosevelt Junior High and blamed on possible local youths. The Roosevelt Student Council, led by president Jill Mannix, sent a goodwill note with a check to cover vet bills acknowledging the incident and promoting neighborly reconciliation.
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Roosevelt Junior High School
Harding
Roosevelt
Jill Mannix
Roosevelt Student Council
Jill
Dr. Hoyt
Addressing Compassion in Election Voter Call to Action
A civic appeal urges voters to choose leaders who pursue realistic, compassionate policies for the disadvantaged. It contrasts benign neglect with proactive prioritization and encourages turnout and volunteering ahead of Election Day November 2.
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Jesus
Tall tales from the president raise question of truth
The writer denounces the president’s televised stories as lies citing repeated fabrications. They note a prior unemployment claim under Carter was corrected and question memory or misinformation, urging a return to truth in public remarks.
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U.S
Carter
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