Iowa faces federal grant lure as drunk driving rules advance
Iowa lawmakers push a stricter drunk driving bill while a Senate panel forms a federal model act. The federal plan would double highway safety funding to states with tougher laws, offering 25 million in the first year and 50 million the next, if Iowa adopts or tightens its rules.
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U.S. Senate
John Danforth
Missouri
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
House of Representatives
State Senate
Lowa
Politicized pick for Soil Conservation Service chief faces scrutiny
Agriculture Secretary Block names Peter C. Myers, a southeast Missouri farmer with no formal soil protection training, as SCS chief. Critics say the appointment lacks professional qualifications and could hurt morale, prompting Senator Jepsen to draft a bill requiring scientific training and Senate confirmation.
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Southeast Missouri
Peter C. Myers
SCS
Lowa
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ASC
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Girard school board backs Studs Terkel book on reading list
In Girard Pennsylvania the school board rejected parent demands to remove Studs Terkels Working from the high school reading list. Trustees defended the book noting its vivid interviews and Americana value while noting other classics like Grapes of Wrath and Huckleberry Finn also face censor attempts.
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Studs Terkel
Terkel
Girard School
Silas Marner
Castros not a Republican in this temperate US debate
The piece argues the United States faces a dangerous US policy drift in Central America. It contends the Reagan era Reacts weakly to Poland and Cuba and that negotiations with Cuba would empower Castro and harm regional stability amid El Salvador Nicaragua and Guatemala conflicts.
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ABC
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Guatemala
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Soviet Union
United States
Central America
Moscow
Angola
Echoes of Faith and Doubt Across Literature and Thought
The passage contrasts beliefs and ethics across eras, citing T. S. Eliot, Buddha, and Dostoevsky. It muses on civilization’s pillars Greek philosophy and math Roman law and Judeo Christian ethics. It recalls Jesus central in life confession and asks why the son of a carpenter is divine.
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God
T.S. Eliot
Plato
Eliot
Observations on faith reason and politics from Eastern Iowans
Excerpts reflect a Cedar Rapids writer’s meditation on religion secularism and humanism. It includes T S Eliot quotes and critiques of U S policy toward Cuba Castro and economic motives, noting Republican misgivings about the modern era.
Junior Women's Club hosts benefit style show for Boys Acres
On March 22 the Cedar Rapids Junior Women's Club staged a charity style show at Bethany Lutheran Church. Proceeds went to Women’s Emergency Shelter and Boys Acres. Penney’s fashions and many local door prizes boosted a enjoyable evening. The event is the club's latest fund raiser for Boys Acres following a prior garage sale. Members have year round helped Boys Acres with gifts and holiday cheer, earning staff and boys’ appreciation.
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Cedar Rapids
Bethany Lutheran Church
Women’s Emergency Shelter
Boys Acres
Penney’s
American Soup Recipe for Patriotism and Kindness
A public minded recipe blends medals flags kindness honor and rapture to stir a sense of national pride. The directions urge generous use of patriotism honesty and goodwill to spread news of unity and love across America.
Marion readers urge Council to end officer appeals
A letter to the Marion city council decries the ongoing appeals over officers Weitenhagan and De La Mater. The writer urges focusing on city benefits, criticizing suspensions and costly appeals while defending public safety staff. The letter cautions officials to assess actions that serve or harm the community.
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Marion
Community Aid Drive Urges Year-Round Help
Witwer Center and the Salvation Army call for ongoing aid for those in need including food and finances. The appeal emphasizes serving people now and beyond Christmas to honor God and Jesus.
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Witwer Center
Salvation Army
God
Jesus
Gazette Letter Guidelines Emphasize Authenticated Submissions
The Gazette invites readers to send opinion letters up to 400 words with names street address and signature required. Include a non published telephone number for authentication. Letters should focus on issues and events rather than individuals. One letter per writer every 30 days and no verse.
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