Labor Department notes broad job surge and 5.9 percent unemployment
Editorial cites a Labor Department bulletin showing rising employment especially in manufacturing and a 5.9 percent jobless rate, praising the Reagan era while warning of low paying service jobs and shrinking fringe benefits. Economists worry about a growing poverty level working class as temp or part time work increases.
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U.S. Labor Department
Reagan White House
Reagan
U.S
Washington
Treasure rights collide as salvage firms seek ocean court control
The Columbus America Deep salvage effort off North Carolina provokes a legal clash over jurisdiction beyond the 12 mile limit. Courts may or may not extend state or federal reach to sunken treasure while Congress weighs a national regulatory framework to balance private risk and historic preservation.
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North Carolina
U.S
Central America
Columbus America Deep
Columbus America
Congress
Readers dispute front page abuse story and support act
A reader letter argues violence from domestic abuse causes homelessness and praises the Domestic Abuse Act for treating assaults as crimes. It urges enforcement, calls for a survivor-centered advocacy program, and questions the article’s fairness in Cedar Rapids reporting.
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Iowa
Gloria Johnson
Ywca Beth Barnhill
Ywca Domestic Violence Program & Shelter
Fifth St. SE
Gazete
Cedar Rapids
Catastrophic insurance plan faces strong opposition in Congress
The House approved a sweeping catastrophic illness plan that critics call risky and costly. It would impose new Medicare charges, cap out of pocket costs, and mandate substantial benefits beyond Secretary Bowen's proposal, drawing sharp rebukes from opponents who warn of financial hardship for elderly beneficiaries.
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Washingson
House of Representatives
Otis R. Bowen
Dan Rostenkowski
Illinois Democrat
Kilpatrick Voices Opposition to House Medicare Plan
The speech critiques the House Medicare bill highlighting high costs and raised premiums. It argues private insurers offer flexible, tailored coverage and suggests alternatives like vouchers, risk pools, and private plans over federal expansion. It also warns against overreliance on government programs.
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Congress
Pete Stark
California
Uncle Sam
Peace March Across Soviet Union Draws Large Welcoming Crowds
About 200 Soviet citizens joined 230 American pilgrims June 13 for a 450 mile joint Peace Trip to Moscow. Peg Burke of Own City recalls a warm, grateful reception as crowds along the route welcomed the walkers.
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Leningrad
Russia
Moscow
Peg Burke
Own City
Peace Walks Link Americans and Soviets for Global Disarmament
Article reviews a joint U S S R Peace March and Mississippi Volga Peace Cruise exchange. It notes U S participants and Soviet marchers, plans for next summer in the United States, and hopes for broad public backing and pen pal ties. Dr Burke seeks more Russian correspondents at 1702 Oak Lake Park Rd Coralville Iowa. President Eisenhower’s 1960 quote frames the peace aspiration.
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Volga River
America
Mississippi
Davenport
United States
Russia
Midwest
Burke
Oak Lake Park Rd
Coralville
Iowa
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