Dolly Parton’s rise shows talent alone may not guarantee fame
An essay traces Dolly Parton from country star with a haunting voice to mainstream icon shaped by humor about her chest. It argues modern fame hinges on being a clear cartoon figure, not just talent, citing public jokes, TV exposure, and cross over success to pop charts.
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Justice Department proposes Bell regional firms push for competition
The Justice Department urged loosening phone rules to let seven regional Bell companies compete in telephony and information services while stopping short of allowing them into core long distance. It argues deregulation would spur new services and lower local costs, though maintaining limits on long distance within their areas.
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Correction notice about agent Carl Hoffman employment
The Gazette corrects a Sunday article misattributing Carl Hoffman to a firm. Hoffman works for Iowa Realty. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness and publish corrections when necessary. Phone 398-8313.
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Harkin's Florida drug interdiction weekend with CAP
Senator Tom Harkin spent a Miami weekend aiding Civil Air Patrol drug surveillance in southern Florida. He joined Customs Service in tracking a suspected drug running operation, observing a boat seized and a jet mission that netted marijuana bales off the Dog Keys. He praised high tech gear and a tighter net, while noting no arrests this time.
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FAA medical chief resigns amid pilot fitness certification criticism
Dr. Frank Austin, the federal air surgeon, resigns and is reassigned as FAA plans reforms in the office of air safety after a special panel faulted recordkeeping on pilot certifications. Lawmakers plan April hearings. supporters cite reduced appeals backlog and use of modern medicine.
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Liquor store backers threaten court action in Iowa
Des Moines backers seek to block plans to close Iowa state liquor stores on March 1. Rep. Roger Halvorson vows an injunction against Gov Branstad and the Alcoholic Beverages Division if the bill is not debated. He cites constitutional flaws in the abortion measure and predicts slim odds for pulling it from committee.
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D-Oelwein
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D-Audubon
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