Inconsistent Bribe Questions Cloud Iowa Political Case
Polk County Attorney Dan Johnston returns the Richard Sherzan matter to Attorney General Dick Turner amid questions of bribery law. The piece recalls an 1880 Iowa Supreme Court ruling condemning office sales and notes mixed interpretations of the bribery statute affecting legislators.
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Dan Johnston
Polk County
Richard Sherzan
Dick Turner
Iowa
Turner
Johnston
Sherzan
Richard Haesemeyer
Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Haesemeyer
Supreme Court
Sherman
Citizens critique IE nuclear plant deals and media access
A letter argues IE mismanaged the Duane Arnold project with cost overruns and advertising expenses. The writer questions rate increases and demands transparency, recalling past OSHA violations and media complicity claims while urging action beyond public grumbling.
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Duane Arnold
Wenzel Resignation Timed to Allow Voter Choice
Linn County Supervisor Richard Wenzel delayed his resignation to 5 p.m. Friday to permit voters to elect his successor rather than have an appointment fill the vacancy under a state law tying the process to within 60 days of a general election. The move opens partisan competition and earns commendation.
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Linn County
Richard Wenzel
Wenzel
Isn t it the truth
Election campaigning is compared to television advertising with the aim to overwhelm the audience. The piece notes voters prefer being underwhelmed after defeat, reflecting a satirical take from Carl Ribiet Jr. InterOcean Press Syndicate.
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Carl Ribiet Jr
Inflation Domination Shapes Carter’s Political Future
The Harris Poll shows 74 percent see rising prices, up from 46 percent last summer, with Carter’s economic rating sinking to 80 percent negative for handling inflation. Majority fear a recession next year, while unemployment worries ease. tax incentive plans to curb inflation gain support. Congress may push federal inflation measures in September.
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Carter
Harris
Arthur Okun
Brookings Institution
Henry Wallich
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
ABC News
Weinhardt Seeks At Large Seat On Cedar Rapids School Board
A letter to the editor urges Sept 13 voters in the Cedar Rapids Community School District to reelect Robert Weinhardt to the board as an at large member. The author notes 12 years on the board and five as president, praising his leadership and dedication to education.
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Hanna B. Weston
Iowa City
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Public Employee Relations Board
The
Iowa and American Civil Liberties Union
Cedar Rapids Community
Robert Weinhardt
Weinhardt
Citizens Space Utilization Committee
Lems
Mr. Weinhardt
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Altoona
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Johnson
Ford
Gazette
OSHA
InterOcean Press Syndicate
Northwoods
By Hanna B. Weston
Minnesota
Pehrson Lodge
Lake Vermilion
Duluth
Soudan
Mesabi Range
United States Steel
Democratic Farm Labor Party
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Joyce’s Landing
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