Illusion of White House payroll cuts under Carter plan
The projected staff reductions and $6 million annual savings touted by the Carter administration appear illusory as most departures go to other government posts without pay cuts and many raises occurred after the plan was announced. White House compensation remains high, with 48 top officials receiving substantial raises last March and attrition unlikely to shrink payroll meaningfully.
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Israel
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Tanenbaum
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Court rules public funds for nonpublic schools unconstitutional
Iowa educators sought 7000000 in textbooks for 60000 private school pupils while the Supreme Court overturned an 11 million state aid reimbursement for parochial schools. The court held subsidies violate church state separation and will advance or entangle religion, urging continued strike downs of such schemes.
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New York
Letter to Cedar Rapids on Averill Halfway House Closing
A Cedar Rapids reader denounces the planned closing of Averill Halfway House saying the Citizens' Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse fails to serve the addicted and meet community needs. The writer criticizes shifting residents to other counties as unrealistic and questions criteria for residency suitability. The letter urges action to preserve services and questions the value of recent JCAH accreditation.
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Cedar Rapids
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Editor asks what’s in it for the alcoholic and the tax note
A reader questions tax fairness for farmers vs industry and proposes broader changes including a possible double income tax and limited property tax. The letter also pleads for the return of a lost dog named Daisy, noting deep frustration and sorrow from her owners.
Missing Lab Daisy Seized From Country Yard, Family Seeks Help
A young black Labrador named Daisy, born in a family home a year and a half ago, vanished from a country yard on Sunday December 4. The pet, beloved by a mother and her young son, is described as affectionate and unlikely to survive mistreatment. Neighbors are urged to report any sighting or information to aid reunification.
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Rep Horn faces criticism over anti-pollution stance
The Gazette cites State Rep Wally Horn criticizing anti-pollution efforts and suggesting that enforcement standards be reevaluated or relaxed to align Cedar Rapids with other cities. An editor's note confirms the quote about enforcement and rejects the notion of lowering regulations.
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Cedar Rapids
Carter Consults Billy Graham Over Mideast Policy
President Carter seeks counsel from evangelist Billy Graham amid a growing Jewish evangelical coalition. The move aims to calm Christian base anger while shaping U.S. Middle East policy, especially after the Oct. 1 U. S.-Soviet statement.
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Mideast
Word oddities and quirks in usage and history
The column discusses life after death and hell belief among Catholics, Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee pledge phrasing, and a language note on the word nor. It explains Queen’s choice, offers reconstructions, and traces nor from nother to neither, referencing Funk and Wagnall.
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James Breig
Hell
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Nother
Detour for interstate funds
The piece notes that about 10 percent of the 42 000 mile interstate highway system remains unfinished, mostly urban link segments. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams argues for completing 4250 miles at an estimated cost of 40.5 billion and proposes 90 10 splits for mass transit and highway projects, shifting control to local governments and prompting highway lobby opposition.
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