State Won't Pay Law Officers at Bargaining Talks
Iowa lawmakers refused to compensate eight law enforcement representatives during AFSCME bargaining sessions, distinguishing professionals from blue-collar negotiators. Talks halted as negotiators’ pay was not recognized as a negotiable item, signaling a shift toward formal collective bargaining for state employees.
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Firestone recall offers cost free tire safety upgrade
Firestone will recall 10 million steel belt radial 500 tires sold between Sept 1975 and Jan 1977. Owners can exchange for new 721 radials with reimbursement for repair costs. proof of purchase rules eased. Pre Sept 1975 tires pay half price. recall stems from safety defects found in 1973 and 1974 models.
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Inflation plans face skepticism and doubt grows
President Carter’s anti inflation and dollar support programs face rising public skepticism as ABC News Harris Poll shows support slipping and belief in a recession if needed grows. Voters worry inflation will persist with prices rising faster than a year ago and expect double digit rises next year.
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Knowledge and Leaders in Protests and Polluted Rivers
A reflective editor warns readers to scrutinize protest leaders and agency experts. He recalls a town soothed by a chemical plant then angered by pollution, urging citizens to know leaders, education, and motives before joining any demonstration. He cites Yeats and Pope to stress the danger of crowd emotion.
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State Department questioned after Jordan speaking cancel
Washington reports that Hamilton Jordan’s sudden cancellation of a December 5 speaking date before the Foreign Policy Association has prompted questions about State Department interference. Officials deny it while hardline critics on Capitol Hill suspect intervention. insiders note Jordan's hawkish foreign policy stance may align more with Zbigniew Brzezinski.
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Letters Defend Heal claim. attack Hempstone piece
A reader rebuts Smith Hempstone’s Dec 2 article, arguing that Hitler’s regime was un Christian, condemning false prophets. The letter insists millions know the savior, cites biblical verses, and asserts Christian origins of the nation.
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Open Invitation to Salvation in Psalm and Gospel Texts
The excerpt cites scriptures from Psalms Matthew and Acts to emphasize salvation through Jesus. It asserts Jesus has saved people for over 2,000 years and presents a call to trust in the Lord as a blessed path to salvation. The tone mirrors religious exhortation.
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Carter's Christmas Card Bill Sparks Charity Plea
A reader laments a $28,000 expense for President Carter to send Christmas cards funded by the Democratic National Committee. He argues funds should aid the disabled and poor, noting Salvation Army lacks taxpayer support and urging Carter to visit those in need with the money.
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Gazette Editorial Page Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette welcomes reader opinions on its editorial page within a 400 word limit. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited for clarity but must retain meaning, and none may be published anonymously.
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