Public servants sacrifice to save Iowa Job Service
Hundreds of Iowa Job Service workers volunteered to take unpaid furlough days to balance the department’s books amid federal funding cuts and prior mismanagement. Cynthia Eisenhauer, appointed director, proposed voluntary furloughs as a remedy while employees pledge to maintain service quality despite financial strain. Public servants are praised for tightening belts and preserving essential worker support.
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Cynthia Eisenhauer
Iowa Department of Employment Service
Job Service
Eisenhauer
TF Prstien
Jerry Mathiasen
Department of Employment Services
Blacklist battler John Henry Faulk dies at 76
John Henry Faulk, humorist and folk folklore master from the University of Texas, died last week at 76. He battled the Aware blacklist in the 1950s, sued for libel and won a record 3.5 million, though collected far less as Aware folded. CBS later aired Fear on Trial chronicling his fight. Norman Lear praised Faulk for defending the First Amendment and Bill of Rights. He is remembered as a courageous voice against intimidation in show business.
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Louis Nizer
Aware
CBS
Norman Lear
People For the American Way
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Lear
The
Angels
St. Peter
Texas
Alabama
Davis
Kennedy
Center For Tobacco Products
Iowa Ranked Fourth Obese State in Midwest Survey
The piece notes that Iowa ranks 24th among 36 states in adult obesity at 20.1 percent, with Wisconsin highest at 28 percent. Neighboring states also exceed Iowa, making this a regionally notable but not top ranking outcome.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Zealots in the Cigarette Debate Face Criticism
A Washington opinion piece decries aggressive anti smoking advocacy in the Senate led by Sen Edward Kennedy and his Tobacco Product Education and Health Protection Act of 1990. It questions the 390000 annual deaths figure and warns against creating a new tobacco bureau while defending free choice amid health concerns.
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Senate
Earth Day memory mirrors past pivotal moments
The narrative traces Earth Day’s lasting impact from 1970 campus protests to modern environmental awareness. It notes shifts from broad activism to safer, everyday actions, highlighting Endangered Species Act gains, leaded gasoline removal, and SST reconsideration, and urges collective small steps for a cleaner planet.
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Earth Day
Boeing
Fiasco in Legislature Over Long Session
Mrs. Robert Graaf of Manchester criticizes lawmakers for an 91 day session with members staying late and naps captured by media images. She suggests a special session may be needed to finish business efficiently and reduce costs.
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Branstad
Unfair Gazette critique of lottery vending trial
The Gazette editorial critiques a 100 machine lottery vending test citing facts from the Des Moines Register. It notes Stanek says 10 central Iowa terminals exist for three years with minor supervision and no underage issues, while ISU sociology finds no bias toward low income buyers.
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Des Moines Register
Ed Stanek
Register
Gazette
Iowa
Stanek
Iowa State University
Directory Split Sparks City Telephone Debate
The discussion centers on Teleconnect and its operation as shown by a telephone directory. Readers note a separate Keystone listing appears to relocate W surnames, with Cedar Rapids having two directories deemed fortunate by some and criticized as excessive by others.
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Wilson, White
Keystone
Cedar Rapids
Front page bias in alcohol coverage sparks industry frustration
A liquor license holder from Epworth argues The Gazette overemphasizes alcohol negatives on front pages. He cites past coverage of blood alcohol limits, noting the Senate vote to keep .10 appeared on page 16A and urges fair representation of liquor interests. The letter calls for balanced reporting and access to liquor licensees.
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Iowa
B.J. Featherston
Blue Jay
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