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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1979

Page

27

Branstad’s first 100 days as Iowa lieutenant governor

Des Moines reports a mixed view of Terry Branstad’s 100 day record as lieutenant governor. He has moderated his early conservative stance, avoided bloating the power of committee chairs, and focused on procedural fairness in the Senate. Senator Palmer notes measured progress and calls for patience.

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Tongue-in-Cheek: Igor gets a lesson on the First Amendment

A Tongue-in-Cheek note recalls a prank call that linked a resident and a Russian stranger named Igor. The casual dialogue touches on privacy, free speech, and government power as the writer notes a Solon protest letter about state takeover of a family farm.

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Army defense of diploma based enlistment policy

Army spokesman defended policy that favors women with high school diplomas over those with only a GED. Senator Jepsen pressed about Colette Beatty of Cedar Falls denied enlistment. the Iowa Civil Liberties Union says the suit challenges the army rationale citing fewer openings and higher dropout risk for women. Pirie said the Army prefers HS diploma holders as they are more likely to complete training and meet force needs.

Washington Army Roger W. Jepsen Browa Department of Defense Jepsen GOP Senate Armed Service Subcommittee On Manpower and Personnel Robert Pirie Army Manpower Reserve Affairs Colette Beatty Cedar Falls Miss Beatty Pirie

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