Reagan plan to reshuffle federal pay sparks protest
The Reagan administration proposes changing civilian pay and overtime rules by regulation rather than through Congress. Critics say the move risks bypassing workers and legal processes, urging hearings in civil service committees and broad stakeholder input. Supporters call merit based reforms laudable but insist on proper legal procedure.
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Federal Register
PATCO
White House
Open records clash over superintendent applicants
A Cedar Rapids column argues for keeping superintendent applicant names public, contending transparency reflects community rights and school system quality. It notes the 66 candidates then six finalists and calls to resist narrowing secrecy, citing high salaries and contract protections for candidates.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harold Guthrie
A noble homicide case tests law and life quality
Washington voices argue Hans Florian killed his wife of 33 years under Alzheimer's turmoil. The Florida grand jury declined indictment, prompting debate on quality of life, responsibility, and when society should indict or sentence in homicide cases.
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Hans Florian
Florida
Florian
Unity call and warning on rights in Gazette letter
A reader urges citizens to reclaim unity and knowledge of constitutional rights amid fears of gradual loss of freedom. The letter questions income tax legality, claims rights are voluntary, and warns readers to seek information and contact the author to stay informed and responsible.
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Supreme Court
Treasury Secretary
IRS
Longevity secret spotted in Protivin man Frank Chyle
A Protivin native, Frank Chyle, aged 94, credits his long life to a simple life philosophy. He avoids telephones, avoids salesmen, and keeps a calm routine, with a garden habit and early rising marking his healthful, untroubled days. He recently moved to Colonial Manor in Elma, near Protivin, and celebrated his birthday away from the town.
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Frank Chyle
Frank
Colonial Manor
Elma
Protivin
Thoughts of Eastern Iowans Expressed Here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs. Carl Kane of Cedar Rapids has been a free lance publicist since 1947 and taught journalism for 20 years at Coe College after reporting for a newspaper radio and wire service.
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Carl Kane
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Preborn kids are people too and the festival outlined
The article argues fetuses are persons, citing fetal development and autonomy, then details Cedar Rapids International Festival May 12 14 at Five Seasons Center with naturalization ceremony, exhibits from Lilongwe Phiri Malawi and Black Odyssey, plus local exports and student participation opportunities. Contact numbers 398-2142 and 377-2202 listed. Judy Ecker chairs Education Committee.
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Malawi
South Africa
Detroit
George Norman
United States
Judy Ecker
Cedar Rapids International Festival
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