Iowa tightens healing arts law after pediatric deaths
Iowa lawmakers face a push to tighten the healing arts code to curb non physician use of electroshock devices and dietary advice by chiropractors and natural healing centers. The Centers for Natural Healing near Waukee sit at the center of scrutiny as state agencies lack comprehensive oversight and past court rulings limit legislature scope.
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Roots of inflation and the politics of blame
An essay argues inflation is a symptom of deeper economic problems and that simple explanations fail. It notes rising prices, budget deficits, and global pressures, urging acceptance of complex causes and reforms beyond partisan fixes. James Fallows predicts 1980s focus on who gets what in a tighter economy and world.
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States face $1.7 Billion Loss in Revenue Sharing
Carter's 1981 budget aims to trim federal aid to states by 1.7 billion in revenue sharing. The White House proposes a five year reauthorization but with deeper cuts. States argue the impact will hit education pensions and localities, complicating budgets amid rising oil prices and inflation. Editorial Research Reports
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Iowa land use bill shelved despite warnings on farmland loss
Iowa lawmakers debated postponing a land use bill that would require a state commission and county panels to track proposed changes. First-year costs reach 600000 dollars with 1 million needed in year two, while opponents warn of slow progress and the risk of accelerated farmland conversion without state stewardship.
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Iowa Right to Work in the Spotlight as Parties Debates Platforms
Democrats and Republicans shape platform planks for delegate consideration at district and state conventions. A key proposal is repealing Iowa’s right to work law. The piece outlines the 1935 National Labor Relations Act establishing union representation and the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act allowing states to ban the union shop, noting Iowa’s waiver.
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Right to Work Debate Letter and Political Rant
A reader condemns Iowa’s right to work law as discriminatory and undemocratic, urging repeal. The letter criticizes Sen. John Culver, mocks welfare and food stamp issues, and argues for prioritizing domestic welfare over overseas aid. It includes calls to vote Anybody but Culver and mentions delivery of a bat-proclaimed message to Culver.
Front Page Woe Over Layoff Sparks Anger Letter to Senator
A local resident laid off from a lumber business appears in The Gazette Easter issue with a front page story. The article quotes a two by four letter to Sen Roger Jepsen accusing the government of starving citizens and threatening hardship. The letter condemns government action as gross incompetence.
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Welfare hardship and hunger amid rising inflation in 1970s society
An analysis argues that inflation wounds the elderly most as President Carter warns all citizens to tighten belts. It notes cuts to food stamps under Title 19 and questions how the elderly and welfare children will survive, countering stereotypes about welfare recipients.
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Dumpy houses sparks call for city action
In a forceful remark, Carl Riblet Jr. vents about rundown city houses and proposes burning them for fireman training. He notes a rise in spendaholics alongside alcoholics and workaholics, with emphasis on Washington DC.
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