Iowa Christian schools face law compliance clash over attendance records
Iowa public school officials press legal action as privately run Christian schools withhold attendance data and proof of certified-teacher instruction. Officials cite Code of Iowa requiring reports, while schools argue religious freedom. The dispute, active in about a dozen communities, may lead to court cases unless exemptions are granted.
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Cancun conference signals rethink on world poverty forums
At Cancun 22 nations debated development in a frank exchange beyond U.S. led institutions. Secretary Haig praised progress while President Reagan urged using IMF GATT and World Bank as the main venues. Mexico's Lopez Portillo pressed for U.N. led talks and broader participation to address poverty. The meeting yielded no decisions but hinted at potential reforms and shared power in global policy.
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McClurg outlines police morale critique in Cedar Rapids race
In a City election interview, Stanley McClurg argues morale and communication flaws in the Police Department under Commissioner Bergen. He calls for employee involvement, budget priorities review, and a joint jail solution, while denying a guaranteed Chief role and stressing public safety Education and transparency.
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Sam” McClurg
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Reagan Misstatements Stir Skepticism Over Policy Truths
A Washington shorthand assessment questions President Reagan’s frequent assertions on Soviet plight, European protests, inflation hopes, and Voting Rights Act. The piece notes gaps between his remarks and subsequent events in Greece, NATO, and domestic CPI data, urging clarity on his sources and advisers.
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