Questioning Iowa liquor monopoly and revenue logic
An editorial questions the push to end Iowa's liquor sales monopoly. It challenges the assumed need for state control, asks why revenue must be replaced by higher liquor taxes, and calls for considering general taxation and private liquor dealing. It notes consumption rose since 1961 without more abuse, urging thorough answers before changing the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor’s Liquor Study Task Force
Iowa
Treasury
Harold Mulford
Alcohol Studies
U of I
Inflation trends and poverty in 1960s economy analysis
The piece weighs inflation at 2.4 percent over the year as Reagan era gain, notes poverty at 15 percent of the population, and argues against overreacting to low inflation. It cautions about shifts from manufacturing to information and services and urges political adaptability to changing labor markets.
I Am Apologizing Across The Street To Madam
A diner writes from a restaurant across the street to apologize to a waitress for leaving a table. He reflects on the two waitresses on duty, labor shortage, and his attempted politeness amid a tense service scene. He vows forgiveness and expresses regret for his thoughtlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Tso
Tower's Texas rise hints at wider Republican shifts
The retirement of Sen. John G. Tower, the first Republican senator from Texas, signals potential broad effects on party balance and conservative momentum. His 1961 surge from LBJ's shadow helped forge a southern GOP identity, and his exit may foreshadow further Senate realignment as Republicans face vacancies and possible leadership changes.
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Washington
John G. Tower
R-Tex
America
South
Tower
Texas
Deep South
National Airport
Capitol
Viva Tower
Senate
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Ill
Lincoln
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Virginia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
LBJ
Baker
Fans rail against Hayden Fry phrase in interview
Letter writers defend coach Hayden Fry over using the term little dumplin in a radio interview. They argue freedom of speech, question critics from the Associated Professional and Faculty Women, and demand focus on football rather than language.
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U of I
Hayden Fry
Hayden
Hawkeye
Dorothy Persson
Casey Mahon
Iona
Hawks
Bev Knapp
Deb Newberry
Mary Knapp
22Nd Ave
Dumplin drivel and feminist drivel cited in letter
A letter expresses scorn for calls for raised consciousness and for terms of endearment such as little dumplin. The writer urges Hayden Fry to apologize and attacks what they call feminist influence on education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Fry
University of Iowa
Public Figures Spar Over Remarks Prompting Apology Calls
A man described as a public figure is urged to apologize after calling a woman "a little dumplin" and accused of hindering women’s progress. A woman public figure uses a harsher insult toward a man while receiving praise from officials with no apology. Debate centers on intent and consequences of remarks and equality of handling. Hang in there, Hayden Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Fry
Endearment remark sparks apology from Coach Fry
The coach apologized after some women overreacted to a term of endearment. The writer defends the remark, saying it was harmless and asserts women should focus on more important matters. The author states no offense was taken and supports the coach.
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Coach Fry
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
the Gazette
Madam
New York Times
Times
Tso
Hunter
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Johnson
Lone Star
Roger Mudd
Bill
Blakley
Price Daniel
David Broder
Washington Post
East Texas
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Defense
Reagan
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senator Tower
Dumplin
Little Dumplin
Normalea Krumbholz
Ford Ave
Dumplin’ ‘Drivel
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