Editorial on political upheaval and resignations
The piece notes 54 House members won't seek re election and six losses in primaries, the highest resignations in decades. It cites McHugh and Davis ethics issues, calls for leaders to forsake re election, and argues for reform through new approaches amid national frustration and a California riot aftermath. Jim Hitch provides guest opinion.
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House of Representatives
House
Matt McHugh
New York Democrat
House Bank
Robert W. Davis
R-Mich
McHugh
Bush
Ross Perot
California
Los Angeles
Jim Hitch
Lawrence Board Hails New Superintendent Azinger
Lawrence school board members praised Al Azinger, Iowa City associate superintendent, for strong people skills and consensus ability. The district faces a tough choice on overcrowding in secondary schools after a split consensus by a long studying commission. Azinger, with nearly 30 years in education, emphasizes education as a people business and aims to lead Lawrence through the district’s challenging plan.
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Awrence
al Azinger
Iowa City
Iowa
Azinger
Lawrence
Lawrence Journal-World
Readers Urged to Sign Letters for Publication
Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be signed with the writer’s address. Unsigned submissions will not be published. Include a telephone number to speed verification.
The Martins Questioning My Backyard Nest House Strategy
A writer recalls starting martin houses in 1990 with two pairs and sharing a neighbor's three pair success. After adjustments to pole location tree trimming and facing direction, martins began visiting and some appeared to settle. The piece ends noting the approach of hummingbird feeder season and ongoing occupancy.
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Martin
Rebellion and class conflict dominate Los Angeles riot debate
An opinion piece argues the LA violence was a rebellion between haves and have-nots, not a riot, using colorful categories like truck haves and have-nots. It debates sentencing satire, media bias, and the fate of individuals like Howard Epstein and Elbert Wilkins while urging class-aware justice.
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Los Angeles
Jesse Jackson
UCLA
National Association of Black Journalists
Mr. Epstein
Elbert Wilkins
Wilkins
Matthew Haines
Haines
Letter in Support for Pat Boeh at Ottawa High
A reader defends Ottawa High's former girls basketball coach Pat Boeh, praising his work turning a failing program into a competitive one. The writer condemns board involvement and alleged personal influences in his termination, urging recognition of his philosophy and resilience.
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Boeh
Ottawa High
Pat Boeh
Alternative reading material on confronting evil and incest
Reader notes that secrecy fuels evil and cites Lear's Magazine expose on incest as a powerful, rational call for discussion. The writer urges churches, libraries, police, physicians, parents, educators, and social services professionals to access the article and calls for complimentary copies via a daytime phone contact.
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Lear's
Cable TV deal yields higher bills with no new service
Aaron Bien voices frustration over Ottawa Cable TV negotiations. He notes his bill rises from 17.80 for basic and 0.25 extra for AMC to 20.19 for July 1 with no new channels or boxes. He questions the city’s effort and cites a 2.14 increase for unchanged service.
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Ottawa Cable TV
AMC
Ottawa
Aaron Bien
S. Poplar
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