Interstate 380 path in doubt as farmers oppose diagonal route
Farmers along the proposed diagonal west of Urbana threaten court action to block I 380 linking Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Proponents argue the Raymond route meets federal standards and economic goals, while critics push a Independence gateway to 520. Authorities warn delays will be costly and the project will likely proceed along the diagonal anyway.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Urbana
Independence
Critics say Carter overreacted to coal strike warnings
Urban C. Lehner in the Wall Street Journal argues the Carter administration acted too soon by seeking back-to-work orders and publicizing dire forecast job losses. He notes employment never reached claimed levels, the shortage eased with warmer weather, and a broader production impact remained tied to a few states.
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Wall Street Journal
Urban C. Lehner
Energy
Schlesinger
Lehner
Eastern to buy Airbus A-300 amid European subsidies
Eastern Air Lines plans to sign for 23 Airbus A-300 wide bodies, aided by French subsidies that allow below cost selling. The move sparks concerns over U.S. aerospace competition, potential trade friction, and the impact on Lockheed and Boeing amid a broader neo mercantilist shift in Western Europe.
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Eastern
Airbus Industrie
Frank Bormann
Uncle Sam
Japan
Ried
House Banking Subcommittee
J.B.L. Pierce
Boeing Co
Airbus
Treasuries
France
Germany
Boeing
Capitol Hill
Lockheed Corp
Allegheny
PSA
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Aerospace Daily
Public funds for private schools unfair and unconstitutional
The columnist warns Congress against tax credits up to 500 per student to send children to private or religious schools. He cites First Amendment walls between church and state and Supreme Court rulings, urging funds be directed to improving public schools rather than financing private systems. He highlights historical examples and quotes Carl Rowan on the dangers of funding private schooling.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Justice Department
Office of Legal Counsel
Carl Rowan
Sam
Treasury
Abortion Debate Reflects On Life And Adoption Alternatives
A letter argues that abortion denies life and that adoption offers solutions. The writer blames social pressure and media for encouraging premature sex, noting teens lack stable homes or guidance to help with judgment.
Letter to the Editor on abortion and social issues
The writer argues against abortion funding, urges Christian moral responsibility, and calls for compassion toward the vulnerable. They urge love and God’s help to guide sound moral judgments for both young and old, linking personal belief to public policy and skepticism of socialism and government programs.
Mark Russell satirizes Middle East arms balance
Mark Russell jokes that peace in the Middle East would be traumatic for U.S. arms makers. He claims the goal is to balance weapons to let foes kill each other, noting U.S., Israel, and Egypt worship Boeing. He quips about a Nobel Prize swap and canceling BB gun shipments to Zambia.
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Middle East
U.S
Sadat
Carter
Zambia
Future emphasis security: coal contract may be last of kind
The coal contract centers on wages pensions and health benefits while signaling a shift toward job security as a key union objective. The Conference Board notes tighter labor markets and slowdowns drive demand for guarantees, with potential forms from shorter work weeks to lifetime jobs impacting both sides.
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United Mine Workers
Conference Board
Senators Defied Public Will On Canal Policy In Remarks
A speaker criticizes many U S senators for backing a canal policy tied to a Panama governance issue. The piece names Henry Bellman Joseph Biden Edward Brooke Howard Cannon Dennis DeConcini Wendell Ford Floyd Haskell Paul Hatfield J Bennett Johnston Bob Packwood Jennings Randolph and Edward Zorinsky and accuses them of representing a controlled enterprise rather than the people.
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Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Joseph Biden
D-Del
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Wendell Ford
D-Ky
Floyd Haskell
D-Colo
Paul Hatfield
D-Mont
J. Bennett Johnston
D-La
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Jennings Randolph
DW. Va
Edward Zorinsky
Dneb
Where's Oxley in Linn County legislative meetings
A reader praises Linn County legislators for attendance and effort in town meetings while criticizing Rep Myron Oxley for not participating or informing constituents. The letter questions Oxley's commitment to urban constituents and urges more attentive engagement to earn voter support.
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Linn County
Myron
Mike” Oxley
Rep. Oxley
Mr. Oxley
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