Republicans Target Legislature Control In 1980 Election Push
Steve Roberts the Republican state chairman urges party faithful during statewide visits that regaining control of the legislature is the major 1980 objective after years of losses. Both parties stress winning majorities as reapportionment and district drawing in 1981-82 will shape political power. 1978 and 1980 are seen as pivotal warmup elections.
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Steve Roberts
Roberts
Sioux City
Rethinking day care in the welfare plan debate
Psychologist Suzanne Woolsey of the OMB argues formal day care fares poorly with low income workers who rely on family and neighbors. Surveys show parents favor informal care for cost, convenience, and flexibility, challenging the push for subsidies and expanded centers.
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Congress
Suzanne H. Woolsey
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
Scholarly
Daedalus
Woolsey
Word Usage Debates and Grammar Nuggets From The Times Syndicate
The column analyzes language quirks including the shift of nouns into adjectives like gourmet, the contested phrase I could care less versus I could not care less, and how colloquial forms persist despite perceived fault. It notes examples from Tucson writers and explains literal meanings versus intended humor.
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William $. Chichester
Tucson
Jess
U S can afford magnanimity in Panama
Buckley argues the Panama Canal treaty should be pursued with restraint, noting Reagan and Phiefer warn against duress and defend the Canal’s defense, economics, and transition. The piece contrasts historical pride with Panamanian sovereignty while urging American self restraint and regional responsibility.
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U.S
Panama
Philippines
Letters I The Gazette slanders school lunch program prompt
A reader objects to a Gazette article accusing the school lunch program of faults and defends the program’s value and integrity. The letter questions claims and urges fair reporting and support for school meals.
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the Gazette
Nutrition in Schools and Women's Equality Day Observed
A discussion on school nutrition urges a broad program with student involvement, equipment limits on vending machines, and teacher training under Senate Bill 1420. The piece notes progress in nutrition education and cites a Cedar Rapids coalition celebrating Women's Equality Day on August 26 with endorsements from major groups led by the YWCA and Zonta.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
American Association of University Women
Jaycee Wives
Junior League
League of Women Voters
Linn County Women's Political Caucus
National Organization For Women, Soroptomists of
Marion
Women's Club Junior Department
Women’s Council of Realtors
YWCA
Zonta International
Gazette editoria letters guideline summary
The Gazette welcomes reader letters on issues and public concerns. Letters must be concise, up to 400 words, with one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity but not meaning. Anonymous submissions are allowed, and handwritten signatories help authenticate.
Scientists' exaggerations sink SST push warns Drummond
Washington columnist Roscoe Drummond argues that partisan scientists misused credentials to hinder SST development by exaggerating ozone and skin cancer risks. New findings by Anthony J. Broderick of the FAA state there is no solid evidence that Concorde type aircraft reduce ozone or cause skin cancer, challenging the anti SST crusade and congressional funding decisions.
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Congress
James McDonald
Broderick
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