Jernigan Leaves Iowa Commission for the Blind Amid Inquiry
Kenneth Jernigan resigns as executive director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind effective immediately amid an early Governor's Committee investigation. Materials reportedly moved from the Des Moines headquarters to the Randolph Hotel, raising questions about potential state property and prompting calls for an agency audit before departure.
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Kenneth Jernigan
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Jernigan
Commission
Des Moines
Randolph Hotel
National Federation of the Blind
Ray
Intersections and Horn Honkers Frustrate Commuters
A reader laments a malfunctioning left turn signal that leaves drivers stuck in busy intersections and criticizes aggressive motorists who horn excessively. The note questions fault in accidents caused by loud drivers and asks for accountability while stressing safety concerns.
City Council Gives Deadline for Asphalt Plant Proposal
The council set a May 1 deadline for the corporation to apply. A representative doubted they would, noting prior use of mixed chemicals with rock. Critics cited burning and odorous emissions the others allegedly avoided, while Anderson Inc. representatives pressed to proceed despite community wishes, and none of them live near the quarry.
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B.L. Anderson Inc
Compliment for Cedar Rapids UPS manager Ronald Juhl
A letter of complaint about poor service was acknowledged by Ron N. E. Juhl manager of the Cedar Rapids United Parcel Service center. He visited in person to apologize and said corrective steps were being taken to address the issues.
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Ronnald E. Juhl
Cedar Rapids
Juhl
Des Moines
Asphalt plant arrives in Robins prompts permit concerns
A Robins resident notes B.L. Anderson Inc. set up a temporary asphalt plant on concrete pads. The speaker, a long-time resident since 1976, explains property changes require building permits and questions if the company knew such permits were needed.
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B.L. Anderson Inc
Megs indis cretion versus Bettys courage
The author urges accountability from Congress, praising Betty Ford's gumption and dignity while noting Roscoe Drummond's critique that Congress is on trial, not Tongsun Park, calling for public reckoning of lawmakers.
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Smith Hempstone
Meg
Betty
Roscoe Drummond
Drummond
Congress
Tongsun Park
Truth Always Told Politics and Prison
An opinion by Carl Riblet Jr. argues truthfulness as a cure for national discourse, noting the paradox of a system that prosecutes politicians only after they are caught. The piece reflects on integrity and accountability in public life.
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Carl Riblet, Jr
Insights on Love from Unamuno
A reflective quote by Miguel de Unamuno notes that losing love is painful yet the inability to love is even deeper sorrow. It emphasizes emotional longing and the value of reciprocal affection.
Carter's troubles run deeper than Canal politics
A Harris Survey shows President Carter's job rating at 64 percent negative, with doubts about handling economy and foreign policy. Voter support dips among Democrats and key groups, while comparisons place his lows near Johnson and Nixon, amidst a broader critique of late 20th century governance.
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Senate
Carter
Panama
United States
Soviet Union
Middle East
Johnson
Nixon
Ford
Should Education be separated from Health Welfare
Congress faces obstacles in creating a separate Department of Education. Absent a clear focus, moving hundreds of federal education programs from HEW would shift power across agencies. NEA backed groups push for the department while others warn it may exclude higher education. Carter supports the plan.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Education
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Senate
Department
Education Department
National Education Association
NEA
HEW
Carter
Congressional Quarterly
Veteran’s Groups
Federal Security Agency
Supporters push creation of a separate Education Department
Advocates say HEW is bloated with about 180 billion dollar budget and 150 000 employees. A secretary of education would allow full time focus and stronger White House access. They expect better coordination of scattered programs and more funding for education, which now bears disproportionate cuts within HEW when budgets tighten.
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Education Department
HEW
Congressional
Education
White House
Debated Path for Education Department Faces Public Skepticism
Opponents contend a new Cabinet level Education Department adds little if public support is weak and schools remain viewed as failing. They warn a single department could boost federal control, while emphasizing better funding and public trust as keys to meaningful reform.
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Gallup
HEW
Divide and flourish in HEW education split debate
The Gazette argues that transforming HEW into HWU would consolidate health, education and welfare under one roof. It notes education lacks cabinet status, cites a $12 billion education budget, and warns that reorganizing could disrupt policy control across 40 agencies. The piece questions Califano's influence and the department’s fragmented authority.
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Califano Suzerainty
HEW
Office of Education
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Art Heusinkveld
J. F. Hladky, Jr
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Pushy Honkers
Robins
Mr. Hempstone
Betty Ford
Margaret
InterOcean Press Syndicate
Miguel de Unamuno
Louis Harris
Harris Survey
Mr. Carter
South
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
RTS
By Harrison H. Donnelly
Department of
American Federation of Teachers
U.S. Catholic Conference Committee On Education
Shige Yes
Albert Shanker
Office of Child Development
Agriculture Department
the Gazette
Califano
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