San Antonio fires 200 striking city workers in bold move
A city manager dismissed 200 garbagemen plus 22 dogcatchers for a wildcat walkout in July, hiring 150 replacements. The action, aimed at ending illegal strikes, signals a hardline stance by city hall and raises questions about public safety impacts and compulsory arbitration needs.
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Farber case should be shelved says Washington Star Syndicate
The Washington Star Syndicate argues the Myron Farber scandal has become a burden. It defends press shielding of sources but warns against broad subpoenas and national shield laws, urging case by case constitutional protection and criticizing Farber's actions and Doubleday book deal.
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Pete Hoyt Remembered as Topflight Editor and Citizen
Pete Hoyt known to friends as Pete-Pete Hoyt died Sunday at 79 after nearly 50 years at The Gazette. He served 28 years as managing editor, earning a reputation as a strict but fair editor who championed precise grammar and complete detail. He mentored reporters and balanced journalism with public service, notably with Camp Good Health, and enjoyed golf as his pastime.
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Utopia faults highlight editor’s lapses in usage
Theodore M. Bernstein notes errors in the book Utopia by Ian Tod and Michael Wheeler. He points to improper pronoun reference, fused participles, and a misplaced possessive as examples of editorial oversights. New York Times Syndicate.
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Cedar Rapids Police Earn Respect From Local Family
A Cedar Rapids family writes to defend the police force, praising their courtesy, concern, and civility and arguing that the department protects the community. The author emphasizes the police as a trusted responsibility of all residents and warns against unfair criticism.
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Cedar Rapids School Board candidate Geraldine Loupee cited
A reader endorses Geraldine Loupee for the Cedar Rapids at large school board seat highlighting her PTSA work on TV monitoring programs and personal concern for families. The letter recalls a July incident involving a farm jack damage to a car, insurance dealings with Liberty Mutual, and frustration over reimbursements and paperwork.
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Carter targets side inflation issues while ignoring core causes
The Carter administration focuses on symbolic fixes like white collar minimums and Social Security tax hikes rather than tackling main inflation drivers. Labor seeks a weekly rise from 155 to 225 for executives and 170 to 250 for professionals, but White House caution fears political backlash from labor. Inflation impact argues hourly minimums have broader effect, yet no rollback plans exist.
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Hayes School Faces Possible 1981 Closure Decision
Residents in the Hayes School area warn that belt-tightening may cancel a $9.5 million bond and trigger school closings. They fear a forthcoming vote to convert the K-6 attendance center in 1981 and urge careful budget choices to avoid losing an essential local school.
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