Guard probe debate over extending Iowa inquiry
Fort Dodge Mayor and Guard lieutenant colonel Herbert Conlon calls for ending the Legislature probe into Iowa National Guard improprieties arguing the courts should handle such matters. He questions the FBI and Justice Department pace but endorses Rep. Norman Jesse’s committee as the proper body to continue investigating tainted tapes hidden payments and potential misconduct. The column urges keeping scrutiny to expose dirt and restore a cleaner system.
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John McGee
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Republicans Assign Balances in 1979 80 Legislature Chair Posts
Lt. Gov elect Terry Branstad and Speaker elect Floyd Millen announced committee chair assignments that balance conservatives and moderates. In the House Budget and Ways and Means chairs went to conservatives Richard Welden and James West, while Ames Senator John Murray and Senator Rolf Craft, both moderates, head Budget and Ways and Means in the Senate. The mix aims to prevent a lopsided outcome, with session results depending on whether the short session holds.
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Floyd Millen
Branstad
Millen
Richard Welden
Iowa Falls
James West
State Center
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
John Murray
Ames
Ways and Means Committee
Rolf Craft
Decorah
Enough is enough on veterans pensions and preferences
A Washington Star Syndicate opinion piece argues the new veterans pension act raises costs and expands benefits beyond combat-related disabilities. It warns that preference points in federal hiring favor white men now and will increasingly disadvantage women, urging Congress to phase out such policies while preserving core waivers for truly disabled veterans.
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Who guarantees what in Mideast treaty
James Reston analyzes the Camp David talks and the battle over U S guarantees for a Middle East peace. He notes Carter seeks a US treaty guarantee backed by Senate approval, with Egypt and Israel wary, and warns without clear guarantees the agreement may lack credibility and risk wider regional instability.
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Begin
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Vietnam
Credibility Gap in Gasoline Shortage Reports
A reader critiques reports from large oil companies on gasoline shortages. They note changes in allocations and blame heavy fuel use during vacation periods, while suggesting price rises. The letter questions public compliance with President Carter's voluntary controls amid a mobile economy.
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Opinion on Gasohol and Mexican Oil Supply
The writer sees gasohol as promising but notes production will lag demand. A larger Mexican oil discovery could lessen Middle East dependence if a satisfactory purchase deal is reached. The guess is gasoline may hit $1 per gallon by mid 1979 and warns the issue will remain headache without clear answers.
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Gasohol
Mexico
Mideast
Winter streets warn of dangers to children crossing
A concerned observer urges parents to teach children icy road caution and group crossing rules. Drivers face higher risk on slick streets as youngsters play outside. Emphasizes five minute lesson on stopping distances, wait for all to cross, and safer walks to school.
Insights Custom May Lead a Man Into Many Errors
A reflection on how pursuing tailored insight can mislead rather than justify actions. The line emphasizes that personalized strategies justify nothing when outcomes prove flawed.
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