Carter plan would remove cash purchase for food stamps
The proposal would let about 880000 households receive $100 in coupons without cash, offset by disqualifying about 600000 higher income families. Red tape savings are possible, while critics fear wasted benefits and nonfood spending. The plan, backed by President Carter, faces Capitol Hill hurdles.
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Pete Rose and Baseball Salary Controversy Stirring Fan Outcry
The piece critiques Pete Rose demanding 400000 a year from Cincinnati Reds as fan anger grows over rising salaries. It contrasts Rose with legends like Musial DiMaggio and Williams, arguing greed could drive fans away and even hasten declines across major league teams.
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Williamses
Stan Musials
Bob Fellers
Young lip slip hits Carter on defensible borders claim
Amb Andrew Young spoke to the Conference of Presidents of major American Jewish organizations in Manhattan and argued that President Carter's use of the term defensible borders for Israel was intentional. The piece notes Brzezinski did not use the phrase and urges Young to stay at the UN desk to avoid affecting Carter's Middle East policy.
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Middle East
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Brzezinski
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Georgia
Jordan
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Glass Palace
Turtle Bay
Taxpayer Prayer To The Internal Revenue Bears Comic Faith
A satirical prayer adapts a tax theme to mock the IRS in a humorous plea. It lampoons audits, forms, deductions, and the tax system, invoking Governor Ray and Mayor Canney, with quips about loopholes, penalties, and tax-free bonds. The piece uses playful, period voice and local figures to critique taxation.
FDA Saccharin Debate Tests Public Health Risks
The FDA faces criticism over its saccharin ban, defending Canadian tests through scaled animal studies. Critics say massive doses are needed to infer human risk, while supporters warn of unacceptable cancer risk. The piece notes long history, declining cancer rates, and FDA’s thalidomide stance, suggesting loss of public trust.
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Alarmist push for compulsory vaccination in Iowa
Letters criticize regular press releases pushing compulsory school entry vaccines in Iowa as likened to state by state campaigns. The writer cites swine flu fears and alleges vaccines cause adverse effects and auto immune responses, warning of widespread health risks.
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Iowa
Columbia University
Editorial on vaccines serums and medical freedom
The writer questions vaccine and serum safety linking cancer and multiple sclerosis to injections. They argue constitutional rights protect individual autonomy against coercion by medical professionals and warn against majority rule endangering minority freedoms.
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Rutgers University
Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon Raises Over $3100
On March 26, 30 Marion and 22 Linn-Mar high school students began a fundraiser dancing through Friday evening. By midnight Saturday the event had raised 3142 dollars with help from local merchants, a sound system, and live music.
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Linn-Mar
Omission sparks dispute over family anniversary item
The Gazette explains it edits social announcements for timeliness and style. A reader complains that nieces and nephews were omitted from her gold anniversary notice despite sending the full text.
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