Iowa cities lag on waste disposal plan deadline
State health officials warn two years remain to meet 1975 solid-waste rules. About 200 Iowa towns have not reported plans, risking tardy compliance. Only a few Linn County communities report details, while many reports deemed unsatisfactory or missing. Regional cooperation is urged to curb pollution and control costs.
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Jack Clemens
Roland Krekeler
Linn County
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Palo
Robins
Mt. Vernon
Coggon
Cedar Rapids
Fairfax
Hiawatha
Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Lisbon
Ely
Bertram
Walker
State Health Department
Prairieburg
Central City
Springville
Aiburnett
Regional Planning Commission
Marion
Ste
Rock music spurs odd plant and animal reactions
A note on rock music's effects describes plants thriving to classical tunes but wilting to hard rock while Pennsylvania Electric Co broadcasts hard rock underwater to deter Lake Erie fish. The piece jests about substituting softer songs for subsurface creatures and jokes about performers and fish-safe playlists.
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Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Tommy Roe
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Turtles
Johnny Ray
Carpenters
Eddie Tisher
Porgie
Bass
Buy My Land Too asks for high price aid to owners
A reader letter to the editor argues that property values in Cedar Rapids have fallen due to a highway interchange project. The writer quotes Iowa state highway commission right of way director Gordon Sweitzer and urges owners to sell at fair market value, naming Ames Iowa 50010 as the contact for those seeking to sell amid diminished value.
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Cedar Rapids
Guentle
Ivan Gordon Sweitzer
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Sweitzer
Tai
Gordon Sweitzer
Iowa-state Highway Commission
Ames
Jawa
Congratulations to the City's First Negro Police Officer
Virgil F. Powell honors Anita D. Woodard, the city’s newest Black police officer, praising her courage and service in the community. He notes Assistant Chief Carl Badger’s role in the graduation and recalls his own retirement in 1946.
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Cedar Rapids
Anita D. Woodard
Carl Badger
Woodard
Virgil
Powell
Carlisle Street
Gazette Forum Letters Policy and Guidelines
The Gazette editorial page invites readers to submit letters on issues or events rather than individuals. Keep letters concise on a single topic, aiming for a readership appeal. Letters may be shortened. anonymity is not allowed. Include name address signature and telephone number for authenticity checks.
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Gazette
Way with Words Slang in Olden Tymes
Theodore M Bernstein explains slang words with long histories such as corporation and hay wiu fing tracing to 18th and 9th centuries. He notes language quirks like collective nouns, verb attraction in hijackers, and etymology of plumber from Latin plumbarius meaning lead. Special Features. Syndicate.
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Yneaninig
Hew York Times
Rights and secrecy in reporting press duties and law
A dissent argues against an absolute right of reporters to shield sources, urging balance with public knowledge and court subpoenas. It notes two jailed reporters in contempt cases, questions sensationalism, and maintains confidentiality only when used to serve the public interest and fair trials.
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Ashington
Los Angeles Times
Iis
Times
William Farr
Charles Older
Farr
New Republic
Los Angles Times Syndicate
Red Lake tragedy fuels Chippewa anger and claims
The Red Lake Chippewas face a deadly confrontation after the shooting of Voslluss, with federal agents arguing the victim was armed while others suggest the gun was planted. Investigations reveal long‑standing neglect, stalled development, and bleak living conditions on the reservation, highlighting systemic failures and bureaucratic mismanagement.
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Astington
Brian Desjarlait
Red Lake
Abdul
United States
Condit
Three Amendments Advocated Maverick Electors Spotlight System's Drawbacks
James J. Kilpatrick critiques maverick electors led by Roger L. MacBride from Charlottesville. He cites historical cases where electors defied pledges, argues the Electoral College is archaic, and urges three amendments including abolishing electors and direct national presidential election by popular vote, for Virginia's role in the Nixon era.
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James J. Kilpatrick Ashington
Roger L. MacBride
Charlottesville
Samuel Miles
William Plumer
Preston Parks
W. 7. Turner
Henry P. Invin
Lloyd W. Bailey
Amarican
B. Maciride
Richard Nixon
John Mospers
Maclride
Nixon
Thad
Vineginia
McGovern
MacBride
Vir
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