People-power plan for Iowa initiative and referendum
The Freedom First group backs a Senate bill creating an indirect initiative process in Iowa. It would allow 5 percent of last election governor votes across 66 counties to trigger legislative action within 90 days, with possible voter approval if lawmakers reject. Supporters cite empowering citizens. opponents warn of campaign influence and representational democracy concerns.
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Freedom First
Iowa
Senate
House
Donald Avenson
C.W. “Bill” Hutchins
Representative Democracy
Democratic Party
Bonnie Campbell
Robert Carr
State Government Committee
Phooey
Labor Department sues IBP over overtime for safety gear time
The Labor Department charges the meatpacker IBP with failing to pay overtime for hours spent donning and maintaining safety equipment. IBP faces a separate safety fine while UFCW protests, highlighting a clash between regulation and union pressure. The dispute centers on whether stringent safety measures justify the cost to workers and the company.
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U.S. Labor Department
IBP
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Rehiring 1981 Air Traffic Controllers Sparks Senate Debate
A long editorial explores the push by Rep. Guy Molinari to reemploy 500 strikers in 1988 and 500 more in 1989 to address FAA staffing. It outlines support citing safety and workload, and opposition noting unlawful strike history and risks to air traffic security. The piece contrasts pragmatic needs with political resistance as the bill moves to the Senate.
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Washington
Federal Aviation
Reagan
FAA
Guy Molinari
New York
House
Molinari
Senate
Chicago
O'Hare
Frank Horton
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Letters to the Gazette on homelessness and housing policy
Ann Rayer argues that sub-zero rights impede addressing homelessness and criticizes U.S. policy for reducing low cost housing. She urges public private cooperation to expand affordable housing and welfare programs and improve health services and outreach for homeless families and children.
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United States
Car care addenda and emergency driving tips
Practical car maintenance notes warn that a stuck accelerator can ruin an engine if not immediately addressed by turning off ignition and coasting to a stop. The letter questions rustproofing as costly, notes dealer bias, and warns water exposure can rust CV joints. it praises reading the owner's manual and reports a 1978 model with 115,000 miles. Tim Merker, 2342 Grande Ave SE.
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Business Week
General Motors
Tim Merker
Grande Ave
Christian Action Toward the Needy Urged by Faith
A call to Christians to help the homeless and poor, arguing love must be active. Cites John 13 34 35 I John 2 36 I Peter 4 3 10 and I Peter 5 5 to show faith expresses itself through deeds and humility.
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Crist
Jesus
Christ
Doles qualities praised despite critic name calling
John McCarroll of Des Moines defends Bob Dole against attacks from the 1976 campaign era. He lauds Dole for candor knowledge and wit and asserts his continued value in the Senate despite persistent unfavorable depictions.
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Dole
Senate
Bob Dole
Picking on Jaeger prompts calls for fair reporting
Shirley Votroubek criticizes The Gazette for bias in coverage of Safety Commissioner Jaeger and urges impartial reporting. She cites a March 31 letter arguing Cedar Rapids residents elected Jaeger for positive change and asks the newspaper to give him space to work.
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The
Gazette
Jaeger
Cedar Rapids
Bob Jaeger
Shirley Votroubek
Walford Rd
Portraits of Local Leaders Inspire Readers in The Gazette
The Gazette features Yom Fruenting and Tom Fruehling profiles of Winnifred Cone Sutherland Cook and Robert Yaw in eastern Iowa. Theodore Lilley thanks the newspaper for uplifting portraits detailing each civic figure's life and accomplishments.
Harmful bickering over visitation in divorce letters
A reader laments parental rights quarrels during divorce. The writer shares joint custody with the father, notes ongoing cooperation, and argues children suffer from parental fighting. The writer urges divorced parents to resolve issues privately for the kids’ sake.
Charity benefit at Junior Achievement Center aids Willis Dady Shelter
Community volunteers and donors thank organizers and participants of the March 11 charity event at the Junior Achievement Center. The Willis Dady Emergency Shelter gains support to provide beds and safety for the homeless. Special thanks to Robin Heller and Dick Cole for conceiving and driving the project.
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Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
Junior Achievement Center
Robin Heller
Dick Cole
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