Akron Abortion Ordinance Sparks Medical Group Rebuttal
In a Supreme Court appeal the Justice Department backs Akron Ohio's abortion restrictions but four major medical bodies oppose them. They challenge informed consent hospital limits and parental consent rules arguing abortion is a safe procedure with fewer risks than childbirth and that clinics can safely perform early abortions.
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Akron
Ohio
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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American Medical Association
American College of Obstetricians and
Nurses Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
James L. Breen
Obstetrics-Gynecology Group
U.S. Metric Board Dissolves Amid Conversion Debate
The final report notes public confusion over metric adoption while urging continued momentum. Congress may fund a small commerce department bureau to aid voluntary conversion, with Canada cited as ahead in phased changes and industry already advancing.
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U.S. Metric Board
Reagan
Louis Polk
Canada
U.S
Metric Board
Congress
Department of Commerce
Reagan Middle East plan reshapes pursuit of peace
The plan reiterates Israel’s withdrawal for recognition and security, aligning with 242 and Camp David. It challenges Begin’s aims for West Bank and Gaza, urging moderation among Arab states and urging Israel to embrace realism for a lasting peace.
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New York
Reagan
Middle East
Israel
U.N
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West Bank
Gaza
Menachem Begin
Muammar Khadafy
Begin
United States
George Shultz
Anwar Sadat
Iraelis
Shimon Peres
Labor Alignment
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Congress
Lebanon
Police Chief suspends officer amid disputed conduct claims
Reader letters discuss a Cedar Rapids police officer Brokaw facing suspension over alleged excessive force and rude language, with questions about evidence and department discipline. The writer supports accountability but urges housecleaning in administration and notes crosswalk ticketing and tax bill concerns, plus a broad religious reflection from Robert Synacek.
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Cedar Rapids
Brokaw
Uniformed Division
Candidate with long service emphasized in Cedar Rapids race
Edythe U. Knoll urges voters to consider Gerry Loupee based on years of school board attendance and extensive volunteer work to keep neighborhood schools open. She appeals for awareness and voting on September 14.
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Cedar Rapids
Gerry Loupee
Mary Ann Kucera for Cedar Rapids School Board
Mary Ann Kucera visits every Cedar Rapids school to engage educators students and parents and advocates for challenging educational opportunities for gifted students throughout elementary and secondary years. Her campaign emphasizes educational excellence and hands on board leadership.
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Mary Ann Kucera
Cedar Rapids
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
the Gazette
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Sistent
Anthony Lewis
Antail the
ORK
Ray Baker
First Avenue Bridge
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Senate
House
Mt. Calvary
Christ
God
Redeemer
Robert Paul Synacek
K St. SW
Edythe U. Knoll
D Ave. NE
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