Feds blamed for farmland loss amid development
Federal agencies are cited as significant contributors to farmland conversion as urban sprawl accelerates. A survey of 1,901 conservation districts found over half point to federal action, with the Farm Service Administration and others pushing development on prime land. Legislation to monitor land use lacks momentum, though a 1980 study is expected to quantify federal impacts.
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Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S
USDA
James Jeffords
R-Vt
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Jeffords
Magnuson
Iowa
Rep
Grassley
Sen
Jepsen
President’s Council On Environmental Quality
Cedar Rapids opens 71.6 million water plant
Cedar Rapids celebrated the dedication of a 71.6 million water pollution control plant, marking a Midwest leadership move in river cleanup. Mayor Canney credited retiring Public Improvements Commissioner Phil Lips, with a decade of work turning plans into reality amid funding, regulatory, and industry challenges.
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Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Canney
Phillips
Timely turn in Carter's tack praised by LA Times
The Los Angeles Times praises President Carter for decisive steps to bolster Western Europe defense, fund a NATO nuclear buildup, and curb Soviet advances. It notes a 4.5 percent annual defense spending rise, a new all service task force, and Carter’s push on Afghanistan and Iran oil boycotts as signs of resolute leadership. It argues the world’s not different, only the approach, and commends dealing with reality.
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Tehran
Washington Va Distressed Yet Wary Over HUD Action Grant
In Rappahannock County Washington Virginia is officially distressed for housing and economy. HUD criteria say 75 percent of homes pre 1940 and 11 percent below poverty. Local residents doubt the grant improves livability, fearing clerical error or misapplied aid. They long for simple country comforts and community, not handouts from distant officials. Universal Press Syndicate
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HUD
Washington
Peter Kramer
Rappahannock County
Carter
Washington, D.C
Washington, Va
The Jerk Stirred Jerks Fight Back in Protest
Comedian Mark Russell and Steve Martin star in The Jerk. Jerks publicly protest the film via a hotline run by Jerk’s Lib and the National Federation of Jerks. The piece notes jerk pride, reduced stigma at job interviews, and progress with jerks becoming bosses.
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Steve Martin
National Federation of Jerks
America
Carter Was Wise on Tehran and the Image of the US
Tom Braden argues that President Carter prioritized saving American lives in Tehran over preserving the U.S. image, but questions if delaying decisive action risks more hostages and global respect. He cites appeals to international bodies and selective measures as insufficient, urging stronger steps to prevent further humiliation and danger.
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Tehran
United States
Right Hard Acts to Follow by Carl Kane
Senior citizens dolls and thieves appear in odd holiday bits. A clean up for seniors is planned for Wednesday. Dolls from Indiana and Iowa will be featured in rare antique displays. Burglars exploited absent homeowners amid two reported break ins. An April incident occurred on a box car during a hook up. Horses housed in a building left manure scattered through basement openings. Quote of the Week speaks on parachuting as a safety mindset.
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