Unwise Salary Caps Highlight Iowa Health Chief Post
The Iowa legislature sets a $23,000 cap for the state health commissioner, a figure too low to attract qualified candidates. Gov. Ray faces a vacancy as two Iowa department leaders moved to Nebraska for higher pay, with no clear plan to bypass the limit. The piece urges more realistic limits where demand outpaces supply.
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State committee proposes regional take over license plate issuance
A governor's economy committee suggests modernizing motor vehicle licensing by dividing the state into 12 regions and having the state issue plates. It would stagger deadlines by region, shifting workload and possibly cutting costs by about 1.7 million dollars annually.
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Protests Over Extra Postal Holiday Delays
The letter criticizes the late notice of an extra Christmas rest day for postal workers. President Robert Beck of the Iowa Press Association faulted the administration for not announcing sooner, saying advance word would have spared retailers and newspapers from delivery hardships.
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Do New Problems Destroy Old Values
James Reston argues that mid century Americans confront a sweeping shift as youth press for peace, equality, and meaning. He questions whether new urban pressures will erase religious values, fidelity, and personal austerity, noting the contrast with past generations and the burden on the young to endure pollution, tax, and alienation.
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Washington
Faith Needed as 70s Test Belts Personal Trust
The piece argues that as the 1970s approach, Americans face a shift from technique and public relations to faith and trust to solve personal, community, and national issues. It criticizes Washington’s focus on PR and notes youthful defiance lacks faith to bridge generational divides. It concludes that life problems persist beyond politics, requiring stronger human relationships.
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Vietnam
Lamb Dyed Leather? Big Lamb Dyer of Iowa
The wife of a sheep rancher dyed garments when a lamb wandered into a vat of bright green dye. A passing motorist bought the dyed lamb for an inflated price, inspiring the rancher to dye all his lambs. News spread that he had become the country’s biggest lamb dyer.
Twin Specters of War and Disaster Hover Over China
China faces war and natural disaster threats shaping 1970 policy. Mao aims peace and weather to finish recovery while boosting the army and self sufficient industry. Diplomatic revival includes talks with Moscow and reengagement with the United States as China seeks stability.
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Wit and Workload Mark Bryce Harlow’s Dual White House Roles
Bryce Nathaniel Harlow, 5 feet 4 inches tall, has moved from congressional liaison to counselor to the President with cabinet rank, filling two jobs as he handles relations with Congress and long-term domestic strategy. A veteran of Eisenhower days, he’s described as gentle and soft spoken, with a Meat and Potatoes approach, and he and his wife Elizabeth Larimore live in Arlington with three children.
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The Tax Exemption Debate and the Family Budget
The editor argues against a $750 tax exemption detailing a $4,000 yearly income scenario. He shows how standard income tax, exemptions, and dependents erode take home pay, highlighting perceived manipulation by politicians and the inadequacy of relief measures like food stamps for large families. He contends the offsetting costs remain high regardless of exemptions.
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Nixon buys three houses for 1.65 million
Parade notes Mr. Nixon purchased three properties for 1 652 800 dollars. The article mentions the high price, pleasant surroundings, and a loan at 72 percent interest, with annual payments of 91 500 dollars. The writer then endorses voting for him in 1972 to help manage the debt.
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Nixon Memour To Cabinet Calls Massive Government Cuts
President Nixon writes a confidential memo urging massive personnel cuts across all government areas. He criticizes bureaucratic waste and endorses Arthur Burns speech as a guide for reform while noting political obstacles in Congress and within federal departments. Bell-McClure Syndicate
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