IPBN Info Sparks Calls for IPBN Reform and Audit
The Iowa Public Broadcasting Network faces a management mess after a state audit finds $1 million in net work equipment purchases omitted from inventory and unaccounted for. Officials warn the system broke down while IPBN earns praise for awards and expanded reach. Investigators vow to pursue discrepancies and improve stewardship.
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Iowa
William Palmer
Iowa Public Broadcasting Network
IPBN
Fathers Prefer Boys in Survey of 6800 Married Women
A University of Michigan demographer reports that 49 percent of the 6800 married women surveyed privately favor boys, 32 percent favor girls, and 19 percent want equal numbers. The study notes many favoring boys may influence future sex selection if genetic control becomes possible.
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University of Michigan
ERA opponents shift focus to Section 2 in debate
The ERA faces renewed opposition over Section 2 claiming power transfer to the federal government. P J Mode notes precedent in amendments 13 14 15 19 23 24 and 26 shows Congress and states already share enforcement power. Clear, well sourced facts are essential for informed judgment.
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P.J. Mode
U.S. Senate
U.S. Congress
Koser Grocery Story Catches North Liberans’ Interest
Readers respond to John Carlson’s Nov 28 chronicle on the Koser grocery noting their longtime residence in North Liber and recalling local commerce. The exchange highlights community ties and shared memories of the store.
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John Carlson
Koser Grocery
Memories of Koser's Store and family grocery routine
The writer recalls childhood at Koser's store with Mother ordering 20 threshers for meals, Clifford Koser delivering groceries, and Father driving the Model T to town. Ice box ice cream, weekly grocery lists, and occasional charges against hog sales highlight frugal family routines and simple treats like Eskimo pies.
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Clifford Koser
Mort
Daddy
Meaning of Christmas and public letters
A reflective piece urges giving to the needy as the true Christmas meaning and contrasts it with personal gain. The columnists note editorials on cable TV, public sympathy for injured horses, social decay concerns, and a centenarian’s long life recipe.
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Christ
Hard penalties for terrorism favored
A Harris Poll of 1,498 adults finds strong support for drastic anti terrorism measures. Majorities back commandos to capture terrorists, sanctions against sheltering nations, and death penalties for acts of terror.
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Harris
Airline Pilots Association
National testing sparks debate over national exams
The essay discusses Matthew a 17 year old Long Island student and the rising push for national standardized tests like the SATs. It weighs benefits uniform yardsticks against risks to local school control and cultural diversity citing HEW Secretary Califano warning against national curriculum control.
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South Carolina
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