HEW hospital guidelines spark Iowa outcry and pushback
Rural Iowa faces potential hospital closures under proposed HEW guidelines. Officials warn four beds per 1000, 80 percent occupancy, 500 births annually, and 30 pediatric beds could force many small facilities to shut. Rep Bedell and senators urge modifications and protections.
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Federal Health, Education and Welfare Department
HEW
Califano
Berkley Bedell
House
Auto license renewal time and postage changes
The article outlines 1978 motor vehicle license renewals and new plates, due by January 31 to avoid penalties. It explains mail and in person options, postage costs, and a reduced 25 cent return postage for new plate applicants, noting past 75 cent charges and proposed postage changes.
Isn't it the truth
The piece by Carl Riblet Jr. argues that the global gender imbalance will worsen, predicting stark social upheaval as women outnumber men. It warns of rising violence and scarcity of men, suggesting some women may marry to display prowess rather than love or money.
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Carl Riblet Jr
Central Park
Police Department
Bell bill for unlisted numbers sparks satire on prices
In a New York opinion piece, the author attacks New York Telephone Co. for charging to omit a number from the directory, mocking the logic of billing for doing nothing. The writer argues the service should be free and that customers pay for the convenience of phone service, not for suppression of it.
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New York
New York Telephone Co
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Establishment of Religion Debate Reaches Public Schools
Washington Star Syndicate reports on William B. Ball a leading religious freedom lawyer who questions whether public school education amounts to an establishment of secular humanism Ball argues four educational areas state control and private schools compulsory attendance tax funds and conscience rights may infringe First Amendment protections He notes MACOS and HEW programs probe family life and Christian values challenging parental beliefs and could push to court Ball believes public disenchantment with schools rising and the cost of schooling prompts scrutiny.
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Institute For Humane Studies
William B. Ball
Villanova
Harrisburg
Ball
Wisconsin
America
New York
Constitutional
HEW
Letters argue against teen bar in Cedar Rapids
A mother of four urges alternatives to a proposed teen bar in Cedar Rapids noting school activities such as sports plays concerts and dances already provide youth with social outlets. She praises teachers and churches as further venues with youth groups to meet peers.
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Iowa
Clark
Culver
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Letters to the Editor on Cedar Rapids Police and Christmas Community Spirit
The writer argues against external police recruitment, urging local officers who know Cedar Rapids' communities. He critiques downtown Christmas decorations and urges stronger local engagement, noting the need for genuine community spirit and better minority representation in policing. He questions who profits from current policies and calls for local solutions.
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Cedar Rapids
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