Iowa Explores School Consolidation Study
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction hires the University of Iowa Institute of Urban and Regional Research to study school consolidation as a means to educate youth more efficiently. The release hints consolidation is an old term resurfacing, recalling the 1900 to 1920 span with 5,022 districts and widespread country schools.
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Iowa School District Mergers Reflect Busing and Reorganization Debate
The Iowa editorial traces district reductions from 5 52 to 449 from 1948 to the present, driven by consolidation and reorganization efforts under state boards and appointed superintendents. It weighs optimal district size, transportation costs, and lessons from Nevada Utah and Montana for future bus and merger policies.
Yankees and Dodgers Could Face Off in Possible World Series
The Yankees rise in the American League East and the Dodgers lead the National League West raise the possibility of a Yanks Dodgers World Series for the first time in 14 years. A playoff clash would thrill fans though the edge of nostalgia might fade in a mercenary era.
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FBI gossip case rocks Seigenthaler era in 1970sBoston
The article details how journalist John Seigenthaler faced FBI gossip campaigns against him in 1976 after an editor fired Mrs. Jacque Srouss for undercover FBI work. It notes FBI telexes with blanked allegations, Seigenthaler’s pursuit of the files, and calls for reform highlighting Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. as a strong future FBI director candidate.
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Carter's Critics Question His Foreign and Domestic Doctrines
A mid year critique from Washington Star Syndicate portrays Jimmy Carter as lacking a clear doctrine. Critics cite wavering policy on human rights universality and economic growth, noting busy foreign engagements and an energy plan deemed a fiasco.
If You Cannot Pay Then Abortion Should Be Paid
A reader argues the real issue is who pays for abortion. Governor Ray says Iowa will fund abortions for those who cannot pay, while the writer notes the parallel proverb about dancing and paying the fiddler.
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Editorial calls for abolishing the zoo over cost and ethics
The writer urges ending the city zoo citing animal welfare and financial strain. They point to St. Louis's multi million dollar Cat Country exhibit and past financial troubles, compare Cedar Rapids, and advocate funding libraries instead.
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Truth Tellers And Liars In Policy Lines
Carl Riblet Jr argues that diplomats and lawyers create a web of deceit in global politics and insurance. He likens signing insurance to skydiving with a parachute packed by the mother-in-law, urging caution and skepticism.
Bever park zoo decision upheld by Parks Commissioner
The Bever park survey results are restated showing 45 percent for keeping the zoo and 54 percent against preserving the zoo as is. The discussion notes surprise at the split and the committee’s stance on MacDonald’s farm and the monkeys. The piece frames it as the people's choice.
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