Iowa’s Net Pay-Out to Washington Remains High
The National Journal reports Iowa still sends more tax money to Washington than it receives. In 1975 Iowa received 69 cents per dollar sent, rising to 76 cents in 1979. President Reagan’s proposed shift to defense spending could alter allocations, but Iowa would likely stay among states sending more to Washington than they get back.
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Independence, Partisanship Buzz Over Iowa Board Appointment
Iowa lawmakers dispute the governor's nomination of Ottomwan Jon Kneen to the Board of Public Instruction amid a party registration switch. The piece argues nonpartisan school boards should avoid partisan labels, urging independent candidates and neutral governance for public education.
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Strike at ADM Cedar Rapids Probed By Public Letters
Readers argue why legal fees in the ADM strike aren’t disclosed and claim lawyers profit from the dispute. They say long hours, Sundays, pay cuts, and reduced sick leave hurt workers and consumers while police politics and picket lines affect strikers. The letter cites union loyalty, seniority, and family time concerns.
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Miracles and Magic in Biblical Narrative and Morality
A compact critique of miracles versus magic, questioning literal biblical inerrancy. It compares Old and New Testament accounts, notes contradictions in Moses era laws, and argues that the Bible is not always a dependable moral guide.
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Hidden antecedents spark confusion in church bulletin
A Cedar Rapids church bulletin quotes Blanket Sunday and notes envelopes for contributions to buy blankets. The piece highlights ambiguous pronouns and urges clarity by repeating nouns like blankets or automaker rather than using its.
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Local Views From eastern Iowans Expressed Here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to share their views. The column notes that DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as a VA Hospital clerk typist. It highlights his background as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
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Edwards flub raises doubts on Energy Department future
President Reagan may not need to abolish the Department of Energy as Edwards' first major briefing exposed weak understanding of the decontrol move. Officials predict gasoline price rises far higher than Edwards suggested, with oil prices tied to OPEC and a potential shift to higher domestic costs.
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