Iowa Governor Ray and the item veto power
A 1968 statewide referendum empowered the Iowa governor to veto specific items in appropriation bills. Governor Ray, the state’s only chief executive to date, has used the item veto 19 times in his first two terms and 14 items in his third term. The courts have differed on the scope of the veto, with the supreme court upholding vetoing any item. Chairman Grassley of the house appropriations committee may pursue a court test to settle authority. The governor welcomed such a test, arguing it would define prerogatives and reduce ambiguity amid national Watergate concerns.
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Unwed Mothers Fight ADC Denials in Iowa Moot
Iowa welfare officials denied Aid to Dependent Children payments to pregnant applicants with no children. A federal judge ruled this unconstitutional, treating unborns as dependent children under ADC. The HEW stance conflicts with the SSA interpretation, prompting Iowa to seek reversal.
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Des Moines
Nixon and Tanaka Talks Seen Easing US Japan Strains
President Nixon and premier Tanaka met amid ongoing Watergate distractions to address U S relations with emphasis on trade, security and mutual interests. The talks, though sparsely covered, aimed to solidify principes guiding a new era of cooperative economic and military understanding.
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Warning on Golf Ball Incident Sparks Nebraska Brief
A Cedar Rapids golf accident left a child seriously injured after a club hit ball. Police found the golfer yelled a warning as the shot veered toward the bystander, with no negligence found. The Nebraska supreme court has ruled a golfer must give adequate timely notice when a bystander may be unaware of a ball’s flight.
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Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
High Court
Nixon’s Homeless-Sounding Hope For A Better World
The article contrasts Richard Nixon’s stance with others’ focus on small, vicious matters, describing him as sounding homeless and friendless while aiming to build a better world. The piece reflects on his public image in a reflective, somber tone.
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Watergate
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Safety Rules Too Burdensome Claims In OSHA Critique
A reader argues OSHA burdens small businesses with unindexed regulations and aggressive inspectors. The letter compares US rules to totalitarian regimes, cites rising costs and a Caterpillar tractor example, and calls for small-business exemptions while urging stricter enforcement against ADC welfare abuse.
Organic Double-Cross Food-Freaks Foolable By Don Oakley
A nutritionist warns of an organic food syndrome among poorly educated buyers though some chemicals occur naturally in foods. The discussion notes botulism risks from home canning, contrasts with 800 billion cans processed commercially over 20 years with only four botulism deaths, and argues organic labels do not guarantee absence of residues while nutrient loss may be higher in unprocessed foods.
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ADC
Road Racket To the Editor
A reader describes a chaotic four lane crossing as vehicles squeal and brake in near miss moments. The piece laments noisy traffic and longs for simpler times when poetry offered calm.
Authority Transcends Poor Judgment by Buckley
Buckley argues that challenging the presidency’s power after Nixon’s actions risks tainting national security. He contrasts Roosevelt’s internment, McCarthyism, and Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus with contemporary excesses, urging restraint and focus on misuse of power rather than undermining authority. Washington Star Syndicate
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