Heat cutoff policy clash in Iowa between advocates and utilities
The Iowa Commerce Commission faces a renewed challenge from the Iowa Citizen Labor Energy Coalition over the 20 degree winter cutoff rule. Advocates warn of health hazards from service interruptions while utilities warn of abuse by non-payers. The debate pits health concerns against bill collection amid court and commission scrutiny.
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Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Citizen Labor Energy Coalition
The
Commerce Commission
Commission
Citizen Labor Energy Coalition
Polk District Court
French Language Purists Spark a Cafe tableaux
A blonde debutante and her fiancé in a Paris cafe debate language purity as the fiancé uses the American term snazzy to praise a negligée. The scene blends chic couture, champagne, and French restraint while probing whether foreign words brighten or dull speech.
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France
Letter praises Tauke and presses for strong Clean Air Act
Readers urge continued strong pollution controls and oppose relaxing auto emission rules. They cite studies showing job gains from controls and conclude the act's benefits exceed costs. Dyan Smith of the League of Women Voters and Bob Henderson of Kirkwood Students weigh in.
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Tom Tauke
Harris
Dyan Smith
League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Fifth St. SE
Ignorance Preferred I Stand with Planned Parenthood
A speaker argues that new regulation will increase unwanted children and abortions and expresses support for Planned Parenthood. He reflects as a father on trust with his daughters and prefers ignorance to witnessing the stigma of an unwanted pregnancy.
Should teens birth control remain secret under regulation
Washington edition comments on a proposed Reagan administration rule requiring agencies with federal birth control funding to notify parents when teens seek contraception. Planned Parenthood opposes citing more abortions and unwanted children. Right To Life supports citing restored parental discipline and fewer abortions. The author reflects on parental involvement and potential impact on family trust.
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Washington
Reagan Administration
Parental Dilemma On Sex Education And Pregnancy Choices
The speaker weighs advising a daughter against risky behavior versus praising her for seeking medical help. He argues regulation may frighten families and youths. He acknowledges pro life concerns but questions if it might drive youths away from safe services. He prefers avoiding a bad outcome over a worse moral clash.
I Will Not Surrender To The Dark Night Of War
A speaker recalls a long nightmare of nuclear fear and ecological ruin. He confronts terror, loss, and the desire for life, urging citizens to act to save the planet and choose life over destruction. The narrative ends with a personal vow to cherish family and hope.
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Hiroshima
Cedar Rapids teacher Gary Goldstein shaping environmental studies
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite self expression on unlimited topics. Gary Goldstein of Cedar Rapids teaches environmental and outdoor studies and social studies at Metro Secondary School.
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Gary Goldstein
Cedar Rapids
Metro Secondary School
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