Milk price support boost sparks debate on parity level
The 8.2 percent rise in the federal milk price support from 9.64 to 10.44 per 100 pounds aims to reflect costs but faces criticism from Agriculture Secretary Bergland and adviser Alfred Kahn. They warn the index overstates dairy expenses and advocate flexibility within 80 percent parity to curb inflation and surpluses. They urge keeping 80 percent while allowing adjustments to meet real needs.
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Bergland
Alfred Kahn
White House
Congress
Agriculture Secretary
Blind commission splits on meeting days in Iowa
The Iowa Commission for the Blind shows a split on meeting times with Chairman Elwyn Hemken favoring Saturdays and Jeannette Eyerly and Arlene Dayhoff leaning to weekdays. A pattern emerges as other state agencies hold regular weekday meetings, leaving the blind panel out of step and prompting calls for a fixed weekday schedule to accommodate the public.
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Iowa Commission For the Blind
Elwyn Hemken
Blairsburg
Jeannette Eyerly
Des Moines
Arlene Dayhoff
Cedar Rapids
Commission
Gov. Ray
Dayhoff
Hemken
Everly
Board of Regents
Iowa Development Commission
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Department of Transportation
College Aid Commission
Iowa Department of Public Instruction Board
Free press under pressure in South Africa crisis
The South Africa information scandal widens to involve opposition groups and international ties. Eschel M. Rhoodie, ex-Information Ministry official, funded a covert image campaign while bribes and misappropriations are alleged. The American press faces strong constitutional protections, but South Africa’s laws threaten publishing disclosures. The Rand Daily Mail leads the English language push, Afrikaans outlets also debate propriety, with possible early elections and tighter press controls ahead.
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Eschel M. Rhoodie
Information Ministry
South Africa
Europe
United States
Rand Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Budget Con Con Cost Looms Over U.S. Plan
A Congressional Budget Office analysis shows a new constitutional convention to mandate a balanced budget could cost 2.3 million for a one month session, 7.2 million for three months, or about 30 million for a yearlong meeting in Washington or Chicago. The estimate covers delegates salaries, per diem, staff, and election costs, with most expenses dependent on convention length and location.
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Washington
Congressional Budget Office
Chicago
Readers defend front page DUI coverage and policy
A reader argues that reporting arrests for drunken driving mirrors addressing a dangerous gunman and urges permanent license revocation and front page photos. The writer says they agree with the editor’s note on why such news is printed.
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Gazette
Editor letters question meat safety and pesticide risk
A reader argues cattle production is slow and meat remains vital and nutritious. The letter contrasts meat supply with public fears over 2 4 5 T pesticide residues, noting USDA actions and scientist replies that food tests show tiny, negligible contamination levels.
NRA Not Opposing Serial Numbers on Firearms
The editorial clarifies the NRA did not oppose serial numbers on firearms already required by the 1968 Gun Control Act. It disputes circulating figures claiming 200000 comments and says about 345000 total comments were received with 7800 in support.
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National Rifle Association
Treasury Department
NRA
Safety mistakes at nuclear plant raised alarms
The article recalls Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania and argues safety devices could fail. Officials blame the power company for mistakes while noting a Palo plant would risk only within the building in a failure, potentially flattening Cedar Rapids and nearby areas within a ten mile radius.
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Three-Mile Island
Palo
Pennsylvania
Cedar Rapids
IE Tower
Pothole Dodge Sparks City Official Encounter
A driver navigates city streets dodging potholes while narrowly avoiding a city official. The incident highlights concerns over road maintenance and urban infrastructure in the area.
Beef shortages spark calls over meat bone sales
A letter from a beef producer's wife defends meat bone sales while condemning a butcher. She argues cattle slaughters continue daily and bones are turned into pet and livestock food, urging consumers not to boycott shops and blaming past supply cuts for shortages.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
David R. Obey
Dwis
Sam J. Ervin Jr
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Alfred E. Kahn
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