Prevailing wage talk heats up in Iowa city politics
The Gazette notes council members rebuff a proposal for city projects to require prevailing wages. It cites legal risk under lowest bid rules, election intrigue with mayoral candidate Joe Rinas, and critiques of Davis Bacon as outdated for today’s market.
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Ara
Rapids
Don Canney
Iowa
David McGuire
Canney
Joe Rinas
Linn
Davis-Bacon
Linn County
Newsprint Tax Clash Highlights Press Fees and Jobs
A Senate passed trade bill adds a 1 percent import tax on Canadian newsprint, raising nationwide publishing costs by about 40 million dollars annually. Proponents argue funds retraining, while critics say US workers won’t lose jobs and readers bear the burden. The piece defends keeping newsprint tax exemption to protect a free press and consumer interests.
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Canada
U.S
Daisy to mark toy guns with orange identifiers
Daisy Manufacturing announced plans to stamp international orange markings on its full scale toy gun replicas to help police distinguish them from real weapons. Raymond Pilgrim, Daisy’s president, said recent incidents prompted the move though he noted none involved Daisy products. Critics question effectiveness and worry crooks may imitate the markings.
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Daisy Manufacturing Co
Raymond Pilgrim
Daisy
Pilgrim
Auto glut threatens U S automakers and workers
Malcolm Salter and Alan Webber warn of a global auto glut driving plant closures and job losses in the U S industry. They project capacity excess through 1990, analyze impacts on U S automakers, UAW, suppliers, and argue for cooperative management labor government reforms to cut costs and preserve jobs.
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Malcom S. Salter
Alan M. Webber
UAW
U.S
North America
Fone
United States
Letters to the Gazette on IBP and town progress
A reader argues the IBP controversy reflects views on progress and economic growth. He cautions Swift workers wrist injuries and IBP's alleged shady deals, urging towns to be wary before inviting the company. Thornton Kimes, Des Moines.
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IBP
Hitler
Swift
Des Moines
Know Your Community 1987 Edition Guides Cedar Rapids Area
The Cedar Rapids Marion league and Women Voters provided details on the 1987 Know Your Community guide. The handbook explains city and county government structure, boards, commissions, and local services with history and civic participation notes. Contact 366-0674 to obtain a copy.
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League Or Women Voters of
Cedar Rapids - Marion
Gazette
League
Linn County
Kathy Deupree
Women Voters
Morris Ave
Cautious Christians and Calls for Separation
A speaker urges Christians to separate from mainline denominations he condemns as losing fundamental Bible truths. He says one cannot share the Holy Ghost with Roman Catholic or United Methodist affiliations and warns to challenge each church's creed. He cites Paul on preaching another gospel and urges readers to obtain their church’s faith statements.
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Jesus
Yahweh
Paul
Right Words and Usage Guide for Writers
The article critiques common misuse of terms in journalism and prose. It highlights incorrect phrases like inroads as a positive advance and reek fright as odd wording, advising clearer alternatives such as paving the way for cooperation and fungus frightens people. It also corrects passive voice issues in honorary degree reports and awkward job titles in program notices.
JC's Music & Sound Services Responds to Gazette Article
JC's Music & Sound Services disputes Aug 21 Gazette coverage on local teen music growth noting the store was not contacted. The letter from vice president Caris R. Swiser asserts the shop stays active and contributes to area music development.
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Jc's
Caris R. Swiser
Jc's Music & Sound Services
16Th Ave
Linn County Golf Tournament fundraiser list edition
Golf tourney benefits Linn County Law Enforcement Golf Tournament held Aug in Center Point. Donors include Mid-Am Motors Kieck's Metro Credit Union Joe Fuchs Squaw Creek Pro Shop Chi Chi's and many local businesses plus individuals. We hope to see them all and more next year. Bill Elam tournament committee chairman 835 14th St. NE
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Jim's Coins
Historical Lounge
the Choice
150 Gulf
Guaranty Bank
Wendy's
Hiawatha
Derby
House of Trophies
Rolling Acres Golf Course
Chicken Shoppe
Spring House
Frank and Vernon's
Corner
S. Broad
D.ds
Bill Elam
14Th St. NE
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