Defending the poor: Iowa LSC may close amid 8000 cases
John Barrett of Legal Services Corp of Iowa warns 8000 cases could be dumped if the federal program ends. He argues the poor risk losing access to poverty law expertise as 12 Iowa offices and 136 staff would vanish, leaving many cases without fair hearings.
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John Barrett
Legal Services Corp
Iowa
LSCI
Barrett
Department of Public Instruction
Job Service of
Department of Social Services
Social Security Administration
Iown
Toma Speech on Drug Abuse Moves Cedar Rapids Audience
David Toma, ex New Jersey narcotics detective, spoke to about 400 Cedar Rapids junior high students, urging action on youth substance abuse. He tied his past addiction to insight into today’s kids, urged parental involvement, and warned that indifference costs lives.
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David Toma
Cedar Rapids
New Jersey
Toma
Newark
U.S
Little Jimmy and the credibility crisis in journalism
Washington Post reporter Janet Cooke won a Pulitzer for a feature about an 8 year old heroin addict, then it emerged the boy did not exist. The prize was withdrawn, Cooke resigned, and editors warned readers that credibility in the news business has been badly damaged by the deceit.
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Washington
Little Jimmy
Washington Post
Janet Cooke
Post
Jimmy
Miss Cooke
The
Pulitzer Board
Bill Green
Letters on H R 1916 and H R 2591 money market bills
The writer urges defeat of two anti money market bills H R 1916 and H R 2591 arguing they would curb high yield investments for lower income citizens. The letter also critiques The Gazette editorials and calls for journalism reforms and accountability in reporting. The author references Iowa Electric employees and public distrust in media.
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Iowa
Jim Leach
Look No Farther The Jaycee Baron's Club
The piece discusses the farther versus further distinction with examples from Phoenix and Ernie Pyle. It cites Larry Ferguson and a PS quip about furthermore while noting how context decides which word best fits. It uses sportswriting as a caution on imprecise phrasing and clashing synonyms.
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Phoenix
Mississippi River
Ernie Pyle
Jaycees
Long Distance Prescription Rules Stir Health Debate
A Iowa legislative committee examines proposed Board of Medical Examiners rules allowing physician delegated drug dispensing by an assistant without in person supervision. Critics warn of dual standards risking patient safety, urging letters to committee members for action.
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Board of Medical Examiners
Board of Dental Examiners
Board of Nursing Examiners
Board of Podiatry Examiners
Board of Veterinary Examiners
Board of Pharmacy Examiners
Linn County
Iowa
LaVerne Schroeder
Betty Jean Clark
Nat Chiodo
Berle Priebe
Edgar Holden
Dale Tieden
Periodic views from Eastern Iowans on social topics
Louis Emanuel of Marion, a pharmacist who owns the Sorg Pharmacy, has served on the Iowa Council on Social Services from 1969 to 1979. The column invites thoughtful observations from locals with unlimited topics and personal views.
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National Enquirer
Gazette
Palo Ambulance Service
American Red Cross
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Gazete
Charles Jones
Gallup
Green
Helen
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Larry Ferguson
Ferguson
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Lois Emanuel
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