Cedar Rapids Schools Praised for Low Dropout Rates
The U S Census ranks Cedar Rapids 10th lowest in dropout rate among large cities for 1990 with 5.9 percent of ages 16 to 19. Metro High School helps lure dropouts back, earning state and national recognition while Cedar Rapids Community Schools touts strong staff efforts and diverse options.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Santa Ana
Calif
Steve Chambliss
Metro High School
Metro
Coalition of Essential Schools
Wisconsin Puts Free Speech Ahead as Racist Slurs Policy Repealed
An op ed argues the University of Wisconsin rescinding a campus policy banning racist or sexist slurs signals a defense of free speech. The piece cautions against equating speech limits with harmony and urges education over muzzle culture to combat racism and sexism.
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University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Barry’s Comeback Bid For DC Council After Prison
Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington, poised to join the DC Council after winning the September 15 Democratic primary with about 70 percent in Ward 8. Supporters cite a platform for the poor amid Washington’s deep problems, while critics note his past cocaine conviction and demand accountability.
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Marion Barry
Washington
District of Columbia Council
Barry
Washington, D.C
Why GOP's draft-dodger theme misses fire
Jeff Greenfield argues the draft issue against Bill Clinton fails to sway voters. He notes many avoided service during Vietnam, the base remains split, cynicism grows, and the issue may gain force only if new details emerge. He questions whether voters will replace Bush despite doubts.
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Clinton
Propaganda devices in political campaigns examined
The piece critiques election propaganda, arguing candidates rely on deception, emotion, and quick persuasion. It outlines the seven propaganda devices from the Institute of Propaganda Analysis and urges readers to scrutinize messages to defend democracy.
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Institute of Propaganda Analysis
Letters to the Gazette Era Support for Fair Rights
Gayle Sand of Iowa City urges support for the Equal Rights Amendment as fair treatment for all genders. She argues ERA does not increase abortion rights but ensures her daughter has the same rights as her son.
Don’t sweep dog case under rug in Linn County
A citizen condemns the unlawful act against a Hiawatha guard dog and calls for full punishment if officers are found guilty. Two of three police officers seek moving their trial due to prejudicial publicity, with the writer urging maximum penalties and officer termination.
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Hiawatha
Linn County
Cynthia M. Steele
Park Ave. SE
Moynihan and SF 33 Proposals on Social Security Reform
The text argues for SF 11 to restore pay as you go financing for Social Security and critiques borrowing from the trust fund. It also supports SF 33 to detach Social Security from HHS, establish a presidentially appointed SSA commissioner and a bipartisan nine member board to oversee operations.
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Senate
Moynihan
HHS
Congress
Social Security Administration
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Dan Quayle
Bill Clinton
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