What Do Voters Expect From Their Senators in a Debate
In a recent Iowa Daily Press Association clinic debate Sen. Dick Clark argues voters want a representative who studies issues, weighs arguments, and uses conscience rather than simply following polls. He cites ratifying the Panama Canal treaties as his judgment in the nation's best interest despite Iowa opposition. Opponent Roger Jepsen says he would vote with his constituents, and, when pressed, would likely side with public opinion on ratification after discussion and study.
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Sen
Dick Clark
Roger Jepsen
Iowa Daily Press Association
Clark
Washington
Jepsen
NORML seeks Iowa reform by decriminalizing small amount marijuana
NORML launches a campaign in Iowa to decriminalize possession of small marijuana amounts. The plan hinges on appealing to fair treatment and justice while weighing medical and social harms versus widespread use of other drugs.
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Iowa
National Organization For Reform of Marijuana
NORML
Letter on Judge Liebenmann's ruling in Mark Inger case
A grieving family condemns Judge Liebenmann for releasing Mark Inger on a signature bond after assault charges in the death of 16 year old Alan Neve. They recount ICU agony, funeral bills, and the contrast with Inger's freedom, seeking accountability.
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Alan
Mark Inger
ICU
Siebenmann
Lost pup notice seeks finder to contact paper
The editor appeals to anyone who has found a lost puppy to notify the newspaper office at 398-8211. A number will be left with a photo to help identify the pup.
Czech Village Festival Celebrates Czechdom in Cedar Rapids
The Fifth Annual Czech Village Festival drew about 15 000 visitors over three hot days in Cedar Rapids. Czech Village Association president thanks neighbors traffic safety police exhibitors bakers Shriners bands media museum and Be seda Dancers for their effort and support of the Czech Village restoration project.
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Cedar Rapids
Czech Village Association
Canney
Beseda
Mark Russell On Papal Weekend Football and Fandom
The comic sketches a pope installation weekend disrupting football viewing and notes fans at a shrine mocking organized football devotion. It parodies religious reverence for Pete Rozelle and describes office pool immersion as a money cleanse amid ritual-like sports worship.
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Earth
Pete Rozelle
Super Bowl Sunday and Flag Policy Controversy
The piece mocks timing of Super Bowl Sunday and flags at half mast for Pope Paul, citing the ACLU as saying the action is unconstitutional. It parrots a controversial view about constitutional limits and references the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Pope Paul
ACLU
Hitler
Americans expect lifestyle changes by turn of the century
A Harris survey of 1,442 adults finds 27 percent expect very different lifestyles in five years and 51 percent foresee major changes in a decade. Most think consumption will decline and self reliance grow, with DIY repairs, smaller families, more self serve gas, and more fast food.
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America
Harris
Missing tiny dog near Cedar Rapids seeks help
In a Cedar Rapids area note a family asks for help finding a small brown female terrier pomeranian mix lost or freed. Their daughter Brenda, away at Davidson shows, reports the dog missing and offers a reward for its return.
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Brenda
Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Continuity with past aids in facing future shock
The piece argues that clinging to history buffers people from rapid change and future shocks. It cites Alvin Toffler, urges preservation of buildings and neighborhoods, and notes how memory and historic sites educate and stabilize communities amid growth and modernization.
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Alvin Toffler
Cedar Rapids
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Mom
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Mark Russell
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
By Louis Harris
The
Harris Survey
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
By Dawn E. Chapman
Europe
Asia
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Dawn Chapman
Dunhill
Coe
Iowa City
Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners
James Marston Fitch
Harper’s Ferry
Walden Pond
Cevera
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