Political concerns over magistrate selection in Polk county Iowa
Senator Riley of Cedar Rapids warns that the Polk county nominating commission shows political influence in choosing six part time magistrates under the new unified court act. The compromise method blends appointments by county supervisors lawyers and the chief district judge. Riley argues judges should hire magistrates directly rather than risk political maneuvering under commissions.
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Polk County Nominating Commission
Civility urged amid spring political theater
Washington is caught in a spring frenzy as Nixon threats and Democratic retorts play to headlines. The piece argues genuine civility and constitutional balance are needed, not spectacle, with calls for compromise on executive privilege and Watergate.
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Watergate
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Should Federal Grants To Libraries Be Terminated
Congressional Quarterly outlines the debate over ending direct federal grants to libraries as of July 1 1973. It tracks prior authorizations LSCA and rural library services acts, funding levels, and arguments that state and local governments should bear library maintenance costs. It presents testimony from administration and opposition, with hearings planned in April.
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Federal role in library funding and future withdrawal
The federal government argues its library aid to states and locals is modest and transitional. It cites 15 cents per capita federal support on a 360 dollar per person library budget, with revenue sharing already aiding cities like Atlanta and Chicago. It warns education funds may shift to school libraries under the Better Schools Act, while arguing college libraries may lose grants due to higher education amendments.
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Education and Labor General Education
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Federal aid to libraries ends amid funding uncertainty
The article argues federal library funding, though a modest share of total spend, spurred innovation and cooperation across states. Terminating aid risks slowing progress in rural, handicapped, and correctional libraries and undermines multi state systems and university programs.
Public regrets high taxes as loopholes favor the rich
A Harris poll finds 61 percent resent federal tax spending, 88 percent see big tax breaks for the rich, 77 percent oppose tax money for wars, and 80 percent see inequities in the system. Voters doubt major reform in 1973 as distrust in politicians grows.
Regrettable but Fair on Library Funding Cuts
The Gazette notes budget cuts target federal library and cultural programs while education bears a share. It argues Iowa lacks state library aid and relies on local funding, urging acceptance now with hope for future restoration and enhanced local bonding options.
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Congressional Quarterly
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