Linn county Squaw Creek park eyed as Macbride expansion alternative
Iowa lawmakers explore funding options to develop Squaw Creek park near Marion as a regional alternative to Macbride state park. State officials caution against unequal county aid while noting massive local demand and potential revolving fund loans to cover about half of a $1 million project with local and federal cost shares.
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Cedar Rapids
Joe Rinas
Marion
Red brick pavement plan for Greene Square parkings
A Cedar Rapids parks department proposal suggests covering all parking surfaces around Greene Square with old red paving bricks set in sand. This would replace scruffy grass with permeable walkable surfaces, protect tree roots, reduce wear, and beautify the area year round.
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Deregulation dies as Carter shifts energy strategy
Washington column argues Carter abandons natural gas deregulation in favor of government oversight. Schlesinger pushes a regulated, conservation focused plan, aligning with a broader energy program and clashing with pro market factions.
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Carter
Carter Energy
Carter Energy Program
James Schlesinger
Bert Lance
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Schlesinger
Dave Freeman
Sen
Jackson
John Dingell
Michigan
House Energy Subcommittee
White House
Boren
Oklahoma City
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Carter to retire Sequoia from presidential duties
Mark Russell notes President Carter will place the presidential yacht Sequoia in a museum with limousines a recording of Hail to the Chiefs and a Meany letter. He plans a replacement while recalling Nixon’s later use of a submarine for presidential duties.
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Briscoe
Schlesinger
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Graduation plans for area seniors prompt temperance reminder
The letter urges congratulations to graduating students and notes varied paths after high school. It warns organizers of parties to avoid supplying alcohol to minors, citing Iowa Code section 123.47 on underage drinking and the need for parental permission.
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Iowa
Alcohol Law Reminder At Youth Parties Prompts Warning
A letter urges sponsors and attendees of youth parties to heed underage drinking laws and to avoid contributing to alcohol related accidents. Harold Valinski of the Northeast Council on Alcoholism emphasizes legality and safety as youths face alcohol access.
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Harold Valinski
Northeast Council On Alcoholism Independence
Recession optimism grows as inflation fears persist
A Harris Survey of 1,509 adults shows 37 to 34 percent expect no recession next year, up from 46 to 34 percent a month ago. Inflation worries rise with 57 percent calling prices higher than a year ago and 61 percent forecasting continued price gains. Yet optimism boosts travel and home improvement as 54 percent plan car trips, 46 percent home repairs, 29 percent furniture buys, and 8 percent seeking new homes.
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Harris
Darkly viewed scene Situation chronicling a looming crisis
Russell Baker assesses a broad crisis labeled the Situation describing worsening air quality, social decay, and political stasis. He mocks policy rhetoric and calls for action while lampooning public fears and paradoxes in weather, crime, and consumer culture.
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