Iowa Campaign Finance Rule Aims to Track Out-of-State Donations
Iowa officials seek a rule to require state campaigns to verify out-of-state contributions with the Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission. If donors lack required reports, donations could be rejected. Democratic and Republican chairs warn of delays and burdens on small campaigns. The rule awaits attorney general opinion after a public hearing.
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Turner faces scrutiny as CIA chief amid Cold War tensions
William Safire notes Stansfield Turner endured a tense Senate briefing over Iran and SALT verification, with senators, White House aides, and the press questioning his stance. A CIA memo and a Wouk parody highlight pressures on Turner, who remains thin skinned and controversial as Carter contemplates promotion or reassignment.
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Palimony ruling unlikely to flood courts in California
Observers expect that the California Superior Court award of 104000 to Michelle Marvin will not trigger a wave of palimony cases. Many states already recognize or regulate common law marriages, while Iowa allows such unions only with public indicators. Even when claims appear, tax and attorney fees reduce recoveries, dampening incentives for future suits. Live-in arrangements with prewritten property agreements may be more common, though not guaranteed to succeed.
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Public backs reporter privacy in first amendment survey
An ABC News Harris poll finds 59 percent favor protecting a reporter’s unpublished notes and sources over court disclosure for fair trials. Americans split 70 21 against ordering source names, 54 36 against turning over notes, and 46 43 for allowing search warrants on newsroom offices. A majority supports some newsroom privacy limits and excludes some trials from public access. Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate
Mental Health Association posts postponement and reschedules forum
The Mental Health Association in Linn County apologizes for delaying the April 10 open forum on the Linn County Psychiatric Clinic issue. Negotiations were considered delicate, so the forum is now set for Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m in Coe College Hickok Hall Room 105 with Dennis Linderbaum as president.
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Tribute to Grace Tjaden at Geneva Tower
Employee and resident memorial praising Grace Tjaden for eight years of devoted service as secretary and receptionist at Geneva Tower. Though secretly battling a terminal illness, she remained warm and cheerful, inspiring gratitude among residents and noting her upcoming retirement plans with her husband Rev. Reuben J. Tjaden.
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Cedar Rapids Officials Urged to Focus on Odors and Potholes
A local note argues Cedar Rapids should prioritize citywide odor control and street pothole repairs over drafting a new garage sale ordinance. The writer also observes election periods bring a flood of posters posted everywhere.
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