Scandal sells in media says columnist
A columnist argues that scandal driven reporting dominates television and newspapers, distracting from political messages. He claims since the 1980s the culture rewards self interest, damaging the country and leaving candidates less able to share plans. He calls for media to prioritize message over sensationalism.
Environmental plea urges action beyond trend
Troy Weier argues people talk about helping the environment to seem eco friendly. He urges recycling joining groups donating and attending local events. He notes wasteful phone book production at a company with 15 employees receiving 34 books and calls for pickup of extras. He asks readers to find concrete ways to help the environment.
Critic Says New Lab Rules Endanger Patient Safety
A Woman's Day warning argues CLIA 88 harms public health by allowing high school graduates to perform moderately complex tests including HIV confirmatory workups and cancer markers. It urges readers to pressure Congress and HCFA to amend the regulations by April 28, detailing safe lab standards and a mailing address in Baltimore for letters.
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Administration
Congress
HCFA
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box
Baltimore
Defining capital gains taxation terms and limits
Descartes cites the need for precise terms in capital gains debates noting long-term versus short-term tax rules. He argues inflation- adjusted profits from investments should be taxed consistently to encourage capital formation, while criticizing legislators who call such taxes a break for the rich. Signed Save Prudden.
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Descartes
Ford
Stewart Warner
Prudden
Grand Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids Firefighters part two questioned training and overtime
Reader questions the April 11 Cedar Rapids firefighters story noting lack of initial training for a routine Duane Arnold plant test, and suggesting veteran operator authority over readiness. They challenge overtime figures claiming two thirds are straight time for alarm room coverage.
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Cedar Rapids
Duane Arnold Plant
Dumping pets bad option sparks local plea
Letter from Mount Vernon area resident describes two dumped chow dogs roaming, urges humane disposal instead of abandonment. Calls for advertisements at bulletin boards and humane society as kinder alternatives to avoid traffic risks and suffering.
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Mount Vernon
The
Humane Society
Right/Carl Kane and the Ambiguous Slogan Paradox
A collection of witty notes and quotes from an Eastern Iowa weekly column. The items include a TV slogan about wax shine, a politician’s quip on legislative stance, a reader’s grocery-store quip, and a debate over phrasing in public addresses.
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Theron Thomsen
Iowa
John Doe
Joyce Siep
Sigourney
State court system grapples with financial crisis in Iowa
The article surveys Iowa's judiciary amid funding strain and rising caseloads. It notes the 1983 Court Reorganization Act, the shift of indigent defense costs to state level, and budget figures of about 73 million dollars. It highlights automation plans for records, debates on courthouse consolidation, and the 6th Judicial District's case load and staff.
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United States
Iowa
John Curtin Jr
American Bar Association
Attorney General's Office
Corrections and Public Safety
Law Enforcement Academy
Parole Board
Judicial Department
Iowa Judicial Department
Department of Inspections and Appeals
Benton
Johnson
Jones, Linn
Tama
Arthur A. McGivern
Iowa Supreme Court
6Th Judicial District
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