Unwitnessed war mars Grenada coverage
The Gazette decries the Grenada invasion reporting ban as a dangerous, unprecedented no press mode. It notes Defense Secretary Weinberger's rationale and warns such secrecy risks misdirection, eroding trust and potentially concealing harsher outcomes.
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The Right Stuff and Glenns presidential prospects
The piece argues that heroism in space does not guarantee presidential success and cites Harris polling showing voters doubt space glory qualifies Glenn for the White House. It notes past politics lessons from Bud Wilkinson and Fred Harris, stressing that practical qualifications, not hero status, win elections.
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Why 'gender gap' labeling is risky
A Waterloo correspondent contrasts two women's stories to show how political independence and shifting loyalties challenge labels. Ruth Anderson, UNI professor and NAACP official, left Democrats over reliability and now backs Cranston, reassessing party principles. Maxine Temlyanovich, a real estate seller and single parent, reflects on resilience and limits as she navigates recession and caregiving supports.
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Independent women shift views on Reagan Mondale and money
In Waterloo interviews, women express mixed politics reflecting economic strain. A real estate worker cites tax write-offs and corporate breaks as unfair. Another investor criticizes Reagan's female appointments, backing Mondale amid changing loyalties and gendered economic concerns.
Reagan's Lebanon policy weighs on his Grenada plan
The piece argues Reagan cannot justify Lebanon action and predicts Grenada will not save his presidency. It questions the mission's purpose, the enemy, and the rationale for sending 1200 Marines, calling the aims unclear and the administration weak. It decries lack of clear objective and advocates withdrawal.
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TV's Quick Kicks and Kids Shape the TV Question
A study contrasts views on TV time impact with Harvard researchers noting early psychological cues from facial portrayals and others linking long exposure to aggression. It discusses violence in programming, attention spans, and potential links to drug use, arguing the issue deserves more study as the TV era ages.
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Howard Gardner
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