Through Wof performing arts showcase provincialism flops
Loren Hickerson argues Iowa's arts access expands with Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa and Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State. He notes educational mission, large audiences, affordable student pricing, and broad regional reach that bring world renowned performers like the San Francisco Ballet to Iowa. He cites ticket economics and taxpayer value in maintaining Hancher as a cultural hub.
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Wof
Loren Hickerson
The
San Francisco Ballet
Hancher Auditorium
Hancher
U of I
Stephens
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Chicago
New York
Beverly Sills
Vladimir Horowitz
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Georgia economist urges restraint on inflation politics
Dr James L Green of the University of Georgia says the US run deficit and inflation erode private investment, criticizing pump priming and government spending as Alice in Wonderland economics. He urges Carter to focus on budget balance and investment to restore growth and competitiveness. The piece notes shifting market confidence and foreign buyers pricing the dollar differently. Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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James L. Green
Department of Economics
University of Georgia
Green
Business Week
Carter
United States
Dr. Green
Word Watch and a Quarter of Cobbled Usage
Frosty Mitchell quotes a listener claiming he misstated Joe Willis's limp after halftime. The columnist has no comment and notes the phrase limp versus walking. Anita Roos asks about whom versus who, arguing for simpler usage. An ad proclaims a crisis recommendation. The piece defines claptrap and its origin.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Frosty
Iowa
Joe Willis
Joe
Anita Roos
New York
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