Telemarketing curb urged to curb unwanted computerized solicitations
The editorial supports an FCC backed bill to create a citizen list of those who refuse recorded telemarketing and fax pitches. It would bar firms from calling or faxing those on the list, with costs borne by telemarketers, and would exclude public safety agencies and cellular paging.
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Federal Communications Commission
U.S
FCC
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Taxpayer costs rise as RTC cleanup looms
The Christian Science Monitor reports widespread environmental problems on RTC held properties from failed S&Ls. An estimated 360 sites face cleanup with at least 10 million dollars per site, signaling soaring costs to U S taxpayers as sales await environmental resolution.
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S&l
U.S
Christian Science Monitor
Resolution Trust Corp
RTC
Suspension for administrator Mick Lura over state computer use
A 10 day unpaid furlough is imposed on Mick Lura as punishment for using state computers for a hobby in rotisserie baseball. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission members weigh whether the punishment fits the alleged impropriety and reputational harm.
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Sion
Mick Lura
Lura
Racing Commission
THE
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commis
Special counsel urged to probe Silverado scandal
Patricia Schroeder argues for a special counsel to investigate the Silverado Banking collapse in Denver. She criticizes Attorney General Thornburgh and cites forged loans, inflated appraisals, and insider deals amid political interference and potential civil suits to recover losses.
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Dick Thornburgh
United States
Silverado Banking, Savings and Loan Association
Denver
Colo
Silverado
Colorado
Thornburgh
Democratic Congresswoman Representing Denver Area
A Democratic congresswoman serves Denver and surrounding communities, focusing on regional needs and legislative priorities. The profile highlights her district, constituents, and ongoing efforts in policy.
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Denver
MSG safety stance backed by 17-year study findings
Dr. Richard Kenney of George Washington University Medical School reports a double blind study finds no strong link between monosodium glutamate and Chinese Restaurant Syndrome or specific symptoms like headaches or nausea. MSG has over 80 years of safe use and is listed as GRAS by the FDA.
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Richard Kenney
George Washington University Medical School
Kenney
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Cedar Valley Habitat Open House Honors 300 Hour Sweat Equity
As Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity marks its third house, volunteers from Colony Heating, IBEW Local 405, Esco Electric, and Baker Electric are acknowledged for furnace and wiring work. Local eateries Hardees and Hy Vee supplied meals. An open house on Aug 26 2 30 to 5 p m at 1637 E Ave NE announces the key handover to the new family who pay no profit or interest after completing 300 hours of sweat equity. For details call 366 4485.
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Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Colony Heating
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
E Ave
Christian Love
Habitat Office
Grieving families delayed by bike ride near memorial
A letter recalls the Iowa Great Bike Ride passing Czech National Memorial Cemetery on C Street SW. Four riders paused a funeral procession to play a game on the hill, prompting the writer to call for courtesy toward mourners and to hope for more respect in future rides.
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Iowa
Czech National Memorial Cemetery
M.A. Vrba
Robins
Write-in stance in Iowa Senate race and critique of DC governance
A letter from Richard J. Marshall Sr. of Park Towne Place NE, Apt. 1, argues he will not vote for Harkin or Tauke in the Senate race and will cast a write-in. He likens U S leaders to ostriches over the S L disaster and comments on Reagan Bush years and Justice Marshall with praise for his remarks about George Bush.
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Tom Harkin
Tom Tauke
S&l
Washington, D.C
Thurgood Marshall
George Bush
Richard J. Marshall Sr
Park Towne Pl
Apt. 1
Harkin Defends Peace Dividend in Iowa Senate Fight
The piece contrasts Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Tauke on the peace dividend as Cold War budgets wind down. Harkin proposes gradual defense cuts over ten years to fund education and health, while Tauke favors higher military spending by 2000 after inflation. The writer endorses Harkin.
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Iowa
U.S. Senate
Tom Harkin
Reagan
Harkin
Rep. Tauke
U.S
Editorial Suggests Banning Newspapers to Save Trees
The Gazette on July 30 questions banning newspaper printing to curb journalism's impact. It argues radio and TV suffice for news and posits environmental benefits from reducing paper use.
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the Gazette
Right caRL KANE Cookbook with ingredients
A Cedar Rapids attorney has had her license to practice law suspended for six months by the Iowa Supreme Court. The piece strings together commentary on writing style, bureaucratic bungling, and ambiguous phrasing, noting examples from Iowa City and Des Moines while musing on the use of active voice and the odd headline about 125 ways to prepare shrimp.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Gentle Reader
John Doe
Dick Chadima
Iowa City
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