Hypocritical on deficits in Iowa budget votes
The 1979-80 Iowa Legislature faced a built in deficit as a truck weight increase moves costs above the raised maintenance funds. Lawmakers who backed a balanced budget message also backed the heavier truck bill, prompting charges of hypocrisy as voting patterns clash with stated fiscal aims.
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Chicago Firefighters Strike Tests Public Safety Laws
The Chicago firefighters strike tests public safety law as 4,350 members walk off for days. They flouted a state ban on public-sector strikes, defied a circuit court order, and faced $40,000 daily fines while seeking a right to strike. Reform of labor laws to require binding arbitration is urged.
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Iowa ERA Amendment Fronts Equality in State Law
On November 4 Iowa voters will decide a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality under the law regardless of gender. The measure affects state law only and does not concern federal military or other federal statutes.
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Linn County
Iowa letter writers urge action on taxes and drafts
Readers discuss military drafts taxes and veterans benefits while praising Linn County Heritage Society work. Appeals target Branstad era unemployment rules and tax treatment for retirement pay. Community notes highlight society activities and 15th anniversary event Feb 28.
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Season’s first fox feature provokes reader response
A reader objects to a Gazette article by Mark Sedlacek about trapping foxes, arguing cruelty in traps is abhorrent yet blaming trappers ignores fur coat buyers. The letter contends killing for food can be merciful and notes fur coats as status symbols rather than warmth.
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Weather talk turns to wind chill and wind factor
Mt. Vernon’s Walter Gormly urges replacing wind chill index with wind chill equivalent arguing it better describes the effect. Cedar Rapids reader Ed Morris criticizes phrases like calm northwesterly winds as unnecessary detail.
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High court on Snepp and the limits of secrecy
The Supreme Court sharply shifts in Snepp v. United States, upholding a contract claim and imposing a constructive trust on all profits from Decent Interval. The unsigned ruling, issued without a hearing, raises concerns about civil liberties, the rule of law, and the court’s respect for procedural safeguards.
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