U.N. in Jeopardy Over Israel Critiques
A Cedar Rapids reader asks why the United Nations seems to enter jeopardy only when Israel is condemned while other global crises, including apartheid South Africa and Palestinian recognition, draw less or different scrutiny. The letter argues for objective U.N. appraisal of Israel’s policies and criticizes U.S. pressure and ethics regarding Palestinians and humanitarian concerns. The writer ends with a personal protest about animal cruelty and a plea for kindness.
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U.N
South Africa
General Assembly
Israel
United States
United Nations
U.S
New York in Trouble Sees Little Foreign Aid Return
A blunt critique claims decades of foreign aid since the 1940s have not benefited New York as the state faces trouble. The speaker asserts billions in aid abroad have not been repaid or redirected to domestic needs, arguing for a shift in policy.
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New York
Letter on local politics targets Grobstich and Steinbeck
A reader accuses Deb Grobstich of bias in her letter and questions connections between Iowa Electric Light and Power Company staff Gary Leach and Eldon Colton's campaign manager, plus former Police Chief Kenneth Vanous. The writer alleges a whitewash scheme involving authorities and grand juries, and warns of campaign tactics attaching Steinbeck to false indictments.
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Deb Grobstich
Ms. Grobstich
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Gary Leach
Eldon Colton
Asst
Kenneth Vanous
Jim Steinbeck
Commissioner Steinbeck
Woodward
Iowa Supreme Court
Steinbeck
No Dogs Seen as Renters Dread Tiny Dog's Demand
A resident seeking housing by November 22 laments landlords' refusals for a nine year old tiny dog named Toy. She defends the pet as a beloved family member, noting she cannot imagine giving up the dog and wonders why pets complicate rental housing.
Should Congress cancel broadcasting's equal time law
Congressional Quarterly reports that with the 1976 elections approaching candidates vie for influence and the debate over equal broadcast time for political opponents is being renewed in Washington and Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Debate Over Repealing Equal Time Law
Proponents argue the equal time rule violates the Constitution and curbs press freedom by forcing broadcasters to give all minor candidates equal airtime. Opponents warn repeal would let networks pick major candidates, bias coverage, and help incumbents, while local stations could grant uneven time to favored contenders.
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Walter
Dee) Huddleston
Dky
Congress
Shirley Chisholm
D-N.y
Shulman
Congressional split over FEC monitoring loose regulation
Congress shows limited appetite for FEC enforcement as Senate rejects a regulation on counting office slush funds against campaign limits and the House disapproves initial finance reports filings. The split raises questions about sincerity in creating the FEC and its watchdog role.
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Congress
Senate
House
Blouin
Bedell
Grassley
Harkin
Mezvinsky
Smith
Public sees no way to block assassins
The Harris Survey finds 74 percent say a President cannot be saved if someone truly wants to shoot him while 83 percent fear an assassination of Ford or a candidate. A majority view assassinations as part of larger conspiracies for Kennedy and King, with public preferences on Ford’s appearances and defense norms.
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John
Robert Kennedy
Kennedy
Lynette
Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan Sirhan
Mr. Ford
Martin Luther King
Harris
King
Reform push aims to fix Congressional Record honesty
Doctored record concerns prompt Sen Howard Cannon to back a typographic distinction for off the floor material and limited corrections to grammar only. Sen Bob Packwood leads sponsors urging truth in government to ensure the Record reflects real congressional utterances and intent.
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Howard Cannon
Dnev
Sen
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Congress
Voluntary fairness in press and broadcast policy
The Gazette argues for reducing equal time compulsion in radio and TV and trusts market forces and viewer choice to promote balanced coverage. It suggests letting audiences influence fairness by switching channels rather than licensing strict fairness rules and notes that removing forced equal time could expand freedom while preserving competition.
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FCC
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Media Access Project
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