Censors and freedom of expression in American history
The piece argues that real censorship requires official power to suppress media output. It distinguishes lawful editorial choices by individuals or institutions from government censorship, stressing that battles over morality policing and political control threaten liberty. It urges precise understanding of what public information rights cover and what they do not.
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New York
Newpapers
America
Unity in Opposition on Robert Bork Splits Right and Left
A sharp convergence emerges between far right and far left on Robert Bork, Reagan's Supreme Court nominee. Both sides predict Bork oppose abortion rights, expand school prayer limits, restrain pornography, and tighten civil rights policies, while Senate confirmation swamped with mail reveals broad public interest.
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Robert Bork
Supreme Court
Bork
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judicial Branch
From streetcars to buses and the fate of progress
A memoir reflecting on the 1930s shift from streetcars to buses, the Chicago World’s Fair Century of Progress, and a later essay by Barry Commoner. The author recalls family travels in 1933, the smell and charm of streetcars, and fears for the environment as GM and others replaced rail with buses. The piece argues for electric transit and a cautious hope for revival of trolley systems.
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Mary
Chicago
Sally Rand
Sinclair
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Stevens Hotel
Michigan Avenue
Europe
Pacific
Cedar Rapids
United States
Barry Commoner
New Yorker
Los Angeles
General Motors
Standard Oil of
California
Firestone
Grande Avenue
Loop
Eastern Iowa Echoes Open Forum for Public Views
Outlooks from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to share personal reflections on diverse topics. The column presents broad opinions as individual expressions with no single theme or endorsement.
Remembering a Midwest streetcar era and early transit joy
A retired college teacher recalls a Cedar Rapids childhood in which nickel bus rides, streetcars, and brick avenues shaped daily life. He details shopping on the loop, Dorothy Lamour films, Bomba books, and the clang of streetcar bells, contrasting past simplicity with later changes.
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Paramount
Dorothy Lamour
Bomba the
Sanford’s
Substitutes honor workshop at Harding Middle School
About 150 substitute teachers attended an August 25 workshop at Harding Middle School despite rain. Speakers shared topics on behavior management education technology and math in elementary schools. Attendees learned about mandatory reporting of child abuse and thanked speakers and organizers led by CRISTA president Karen Madsen and chair Selma Brigham.
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Harding Middle School
Stephen Daeschner
James Scheib
Marlin Berg
Julia Campbell
Marlene Hill
Brad Colton
Karen James
Linda Meyer
Paul Moucka
Larry Blum
Carol Lensing
Melissa Fogle
Frances Heaton
Donna Spellman
Daniel Reyner
Selma Brigham
Pam Hoover
Kristi Kearney
Joyce Hingtgen
Janeen Jackson
Donna Berkhoff
Edna Langhouse
Margie Fletcher
Hy-Vee
Mt. Vernon Road
Pierson’s Florist
Four Seasons Florists
Llewellen Florists
Bezdek’s
Midwest School Supplies
Nancy’s Crafts
Armstrong's
Crista
Karen Madsen
25Th Ave
Marion
Popular error on affect and effect drawn by readers
Stella Engel of Cedar Rapids and Betty McCollister of Iowa City highlight a semantical error where affect and effect are swapped. They cite examples showing affect as a noun is rare and that affect and effect as verbs carry different meanings.
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Stella Engel
Cedar Rapids
Betty McCollister
Iowa City
American Heritage
Engel
Mopeds are not toys say parents in fatal crash letter
Doctor R H Rowe urges strict parental rules on moped use after a fatal accident. He stresses helmets and obedience to traffic laws to prevent brain injuries or death, warning that mopeds are deadly if misused.
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Gazette
Considerate doctors ease patient burden for seniors
A reader recalls major surgery eight weeks ago and a surgeon who accepts Medicare and Blue Cross plus handles all paperwork, a rare relief for seniors. The family doctor also offers a discount on office calls, fueling wishes for more doctors with similar consideration.
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Blue Cross
Farm bill praised or parodied in oxford letter
A reader from Oxford criticizes the 1985 farm bill as a failed policy that disposes of national wealth at low value, emphasizes taxpayer and farmer subsidies, warns of livestock price collapse, increased storage costs, and growing opposition to Harkin-Gephart. The letter frames the program as a dismal failure and questions its future viability.
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Russia
Harkin-Gephart
Harry Seelman
Oxford
Remembering Mary Casey of Randall's West
Sympathy is offered for Mary Casey, a Randall's West cashier known for her friendly, smiling checkout. A bouquet marked in memory appeared at her lane on Sept. 3, signaling her passing and the impact she had on shoppers who valued her warm courtesy.
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Mary Casey
Mary
Randall’s West
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