Creditable Idea: Schumer Pushes Card Disclosure Bill
New York Representative Charles Schumer urges banks to disclose terms on credit card solicitations. He cites 19.37 percent average rates and 3.6 billion in 1985 profits, arguing transparent pricing helps 71.6 million cardholders assess value and fees. Supporters say government should ensure access to useful information for informed decisions.
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Charles Schumer
Schumer
Rep. Schumer
Aftershocks of Libya raid spark outrage in U S and Britain
The Libya raid provokes anger in the United States and the United Kingdom over hostage killings. Critics blame Reagan and Thatcher, but also condemn the abductors who carried out the murder, arguing warning signs were ignored beforehand.
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Libya
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Great Britain
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Iowa tax bill aims at 75 percent deducibility and school funding
The Iowa Senate tax bill would reduce federal income tax deductibility to 75 percent for 1986 and 50 percent thereafter, with proceeds funding public education. It also phases the state school foundation levy down from 5.40 to 3 per thousand by mid 1988. Critics argue it omits industrials, harms growth, and that a one cent sales tax rise could raise revenue with fewer adverse effects.
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State Senate
State School Foundation
Lost talent letter on unborn rights sparks counterpoint
Dan Geers wrote a letter advocating right to life for the unborn. A classmate critic attacks anonymous mailing and calls for peaceful protest. The teachers quote the unsigned note while opposing violence and supporting dialogue with leaders. Dawn and Melanie Offerman mention address at 2409 Southland St. SW.
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Dan Geers
Dan
Dawn and
Melanie Offerman
Southland St. SW
Justifying Libyan raid evokes anger over Khadafy threats
A reader voices support for action against Libyan leader Khadafy, condemning terrorist attacks and urging backing of the president. The letter compares U S casualties to Libyan charges, questions Carter and Reagan critics, and warns of danger to America.
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Khadafy
Volunteers Celebrate Week at Linn County DHS
Linn County Human Services thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers perform office clerical transportation and representative payee duties, supporting clients with a broad range of services. County director Marc A. Baty and volunteer coordinator Tara Youells commend their dedicated service at 221 Fourth Ave SE.
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Tara Youells
Linn County Human Services
Fourth Ave
Team Effort in Saving Ailing Man With CPR
An elderly couple shopping witnessed a man collapse and receive immediate CPR from a bystander. Firefighters police and paramedics coordinated EMS activation and the patient survived. The article thanks responders and notes local workshops and programs.
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EMS
Letter to the editor proposes farmers sell farms and seek town jobs
In response to John B. Walters Outlooks column, the writer rejects farm handouts, suggesting farmers sell farms, file for bankruptcy, have the government seize land, or work in town. They cite a March 30 Gazette piece on a strong economy and allege legislative corruption and unlisted numbers as causes of inaction.
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John B. Walters
Walters
Volunteer Recognition for Vietnam Veterans Board Members
The president of the Vietnam Veterans Board thanks members Mary Parsons Jon Robinson Kent Jayne Jim Felker Joyce Bixby Jon Beard H C Bud Moyer Bob Ballantyne Dennis Fouts and other helpers for their time and energy during Volunteer Recognition Week.
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Mary Parsons
Jon Robinson
Kent Jayne
Jim Felker
Joyce Bixby
Jon Beard
H.C
Bud” Moyer
Bob Ballantyne
Dennis Fouts
East Iowa Readers Express Themselves In Outlooks
Periodic observations from thoughtful East Iowa residents inviting opinions on unlimited topics. The column showcases diverse views and personal perspectives from local contributors.
Local Manager L Netherton Billed As Lecturer and Instructor
Dale L. Netherton of Swisher serves as plant sanitation and security manager for General Mills. He is a local lessee for a taped lecture series and a part time instructor at Kirkwood Community College.
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General Mills
Kirkwood Community College
The Farm Problem and Economic Realities
A compact economic critique argues that profits attract entry, causing surpluses and price losses. Government subsidies delay market adjustment, harming non subsidized farmers. Large scale efficiency foresees a shift from family farms to business models optimized for cost.
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