Whoops shows limits of federal rescue for WPPSS crisis
The Washington Public Power Supply System debacle threatens municipal bonds and consumer rates. States Washington Oregon Idaho and the federal government face questions of responsibility as lawsuits rise and bondholders fare poorly.
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Uncle Sam
New York City
Chrysler Corp
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Lockheed
National Rail
Chrysler
WPPSS
Congress
Bonneville Power Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Letter about a nursing home death and loneliness
The writer recalls a friend named Clara who died in a nursing home after loneliness and isolation, describing her fall and confinement and urging daily visits. The note, from Insights Graham Greene, urges readers to offer compassionate companionship to nursing home residents and to seek out those in need of visitors.
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St. Michael’s Episcopalian Church
Clara
Living on Food Stamps Compared to Secretaries Pay
A reader urges Agriculture Secretary Black to experience month long hardship on food stamps and ADC. The writer questions itemized grocery expenses, bills, and housing costs, inviting a live swap of incomes for a true test and asking for employment help. The letter stresses that hardship is real beyond a seven day trial and calls for genuine commitment.
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Agriculture
Black
Bidding Faulted Over Improper Bid Opening
The Board of Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa must respond to an improper bid procedure at the University of Iowa Law Building. PCL of Minnesota’s late bid was opened and read with others, violating policy. Regents should reject all late bids to protect taxpayer funds and fairness.
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Board of Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa
University of Iowa Law Building
PCL of
Minnesota
Board of Regents
Pro Life Call to Watch P T L Club Abortion Debate
A letter urges Cedar Rapids readers to view the P T L Club on Channel 7 mornings and calls for church involvement against abortion. The writer praises the station for airing anti abortion content and offers contact to connect with local pro life Christians.
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P.T.L. Club
Channel 7
Jim Bakker
Jim
Cedar Rapids
Community Helper Albert Downs Aims For Ministry
Albert Downs of 1047 10th Ave SE assists neighbors by listening to troubles and securing food clothing and utilities. He is unable to work and relies on welfare with help from organizations and his own family resources.
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Albert Downs
10Th Ave. SE
Abolish free trade to restore U S growth says Helen Puffer
An Anamosa reader, Helen Puffer, argues that the United States must abolish free trade to revive growth. She cites imports overwhelming American products, declining GNP share, job losses in autos and related industries, and multinational influence, urging removal of foreign competition.
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U.S
Japan
Helen Puffer
Anamosa
Congress repeals tax withholding on interest and dividends
George Will argues Congress moved on withholding repeal amid political pressure and public mail, noting a projected $8 billion annual loss from unreported interest and dividends. He compares the move to past swift government actions and questions the fiscal logic behind the repeal.
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Earl Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
Congress
Kennedy
Harry Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Barber Conable
R-N.y
IRS
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