Representative proposes expel Iranians from Iowa campuses
State Rep Sonja Egenes would require the three state universities to expel Iranian students or face loss of state funds and would bar private colleges from Iowa tuition grants unless they expel Iranians. Critics call the plan short sighted and unjust, arguing it violates justice and constitutional funding duties.
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Boone Republican
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Iowa SHARES Formed To Aid Cambodian Relief Efforts
Gov. Ray backs a Des Moines group forming Iowa SHARES to funnel funds to famine relief in Cambodia and refugee camps in Thailand. Kenneth Quinn says the nonprofit will support medical teams and food purchases with minimal admin costs, working through established relief groups like UNICEF and Catholic Relief Services.
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Carter urged to act decisively in Iran crisis
The column argues President Carter should show resolve to defend American interests in Iran without reckless military action. It warns against blockades or strikes, favors diplomatic cuts and sanctions, and notes Moscow’s mixed stance while urging concrete deeds to reverse perceived U.S. decline. It also comments on congressional demands for pragmatism.
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Christmas Joy Vs Fear Of Festive Decorations
A reader advocates keeping Christmas joy for children while defending freedom of speech and religion amid fears of overzealous how to decorate. The letter also notes Iowa’s bridge league raising 801 dollars for Cambodian relief via five charity duplicate games led by Dixie Teeple, recognizing national honors in 1978 and 1979.
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Cedar Falls Players Support Cambodian Suffering Through Bridge Nights
A Cedar Falls editor thanks players who contributed during charity bridge games in Iowa City Moline Dubuque Cedar Falls and Manchester. The letter urges bridge clubs to stage benefits for Cambodians in need.
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Weather Reads From WMT?
In-house talent at WMT-TV faced questions after hiring Bill Bailey from the Quad Cities for weather duties. Critics note a familiar local figure Moombo the clown could have provided similar style and quality, given years with WMT.
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Laughable recollections of Bill Bailey on WMT-TV
A reader recalls watching WMT-TV and laughing at Bill Bailey not for humor but for his on air presence. The memory contrasts entertainment with perception of the broadcaster.
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Self-discipline quoted from America the Beautiful
A letter writer corrects a Dec 1 miss quoting of America the Beautiful. The author says the line is Confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law and argues discipline preserves freedom without infringing others rights.
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Pet theft in rural lane reported missing dog Brandy
Local readers are alerted after a two person crew in a green two toned pickup truck stole a housedog named Brandy on November 14. The owners describe Brandy as a pet with warm, loving care and express distress over her disappearance and fear for her welfare.
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Public Letters on Local TV Personality Stir Debate
Editor notes a debate over letters about a weathercaster and questions their public interest status. The piece hints at viewer scores on channel changes and signals these letters will end the discussion from both sides.
Retaliation limited by options for Carter in Iran crisis
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone argues that if any hostage is killed, Carter must strike Iran. He notes air attacks risk civilian casualties and backlash, oil disruption hurts allies, and only limited options remain against Iranian warships and bases. He fends off sea and air assault feasibility given Iran's weak forces and allied dependence on oil.
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