Bail-out plan for Chrysler to sought federal aid
The piece argues a federal loan guarantee of about 1.6 billion could stabilize Chrysler and aid recovery, with government oversight, possible bankruptcy later, and potential job losses. It notes benefits for lenders and investors if management improves, but warns Chrysler may not regain precrisis dominance and could still need aid in years.
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Sam
Chrysler
No. 3
White House
Congress
New York City
Ford
Woody Hayes Receives Merits Critics Mock
The Ohio Jaycees cite Woody Hayes for outstanding character building, while critics label him crude and punishing. The piece defends his efforts to instill discipline, notes alleged missteps like the Gator Bowl incident, and jests about potential literature celebrating his methods and influence.
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The
Ohio Jaycees
Woody Hayes
America
Hayes
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Public at risk as FBI seeks slower FOIA access
FBI aims to curb disclosures by proposing a seven to ten year moratorium before releasing files under FOIA and Privacy Act. Critics warn the plan facilitates destruction of records and shields abuses, while Webster cites protecting informants and easing workload.
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Congress
FBI
William H. Webster
South Carolina
Maryland
Rhode Island
Illinois
Webster
FOIA
Rewarding Chrysler: a failed bid for tax credits
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone argues Chrysler's plan to obtain a $1 billion federal tax credit was a reckless raid on the Treasury. He notes ongoing losses, large unsold inventory, and calls for strict conditions if a loan guarantee is provided while urging cost-cutting measures at the company and reductions in executive pay.
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Uncle Sam
U.S. Treasury
Chrysler
Washington
Chrysler Corporation
Treasury
John Riccardo
You and Me
America
Lockheed
The
Aircraft Corporation
Senate
House
Travelers itch still strong Team to tackle Antarctica
The Age of Exploration tale notes ancient mariners and modern balloonists and ships. A forthcoming five person British expedition plans a three year circumnavigation of the earth via land sea and ice with a route across Antarctica and unmapped terrain.
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Anthony Bowring
Charles Burton
Ranulph Fiennes
Virginia
Oliver Shepard
Antarctica
Letters Push Back Against One-Sided News Bias
A reader defends balanced reporting and laments leftward drift, urging readers to preserve the republic and Constitution. The John Birch Society is cited as defending liberty, urging people to view crises from alternate perspectives for clearer truths.
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The
John Birch Society
Civic wage gaps spark worries in Cedar Rapids letters
A letter argues police and city wages are too low, noting rookies earn about 5.67 per hour and a meter maid 4.00, while council members make 34,000 yearly. It contends low pay risks safety, questions civic priorities, and critiques political leadership amid local tax and gender rights debates.
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National Commission On Law Enforcement and Social Justice
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Smith Hempstone
Iran
William Miller
Miller
United Auto
General Motors
Lee Iacocca
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Columbus
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de Soto
Max Anderson
Ben Abruzzo
Larry Newman
Albuquerque
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Gerry Speiss
White Bear Lake
Minn
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Cedar Rapids
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