Iowa lawmakers eye rail repair funding and cooperation
A Democratic task force proposes bills to create an Iowa Rail Finance Authority using tax free bonds to finance private rail upgrades. Other measures seek a Midwestern track rehabilitation pact and partial Amtrak subsidies, with a study linking Sioux City to a second Amtrak line. The move follows rail crises and bankruptcies that spurred legislative action.
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Housing ‘Finance Authority
Amtrak
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa Civil Rights Commission and Linda Eaton case
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission has handled Linda Eaton's sex discrimination complaint with care and likely side with her after a hearing officer ruled in her favor. the full commission may follow. Susan Dolter, a lay teacher fired by Wahlert High in Dubuque for having a child out of wedlock seeks relief, but the commission ruled it had no jurisdiction, citing religious exemptions. The 1978 amendment to allow religious qualifications for instructional personnel at bona fide religious schools complicates the issue, and the state court must decide if it clarifies or reverses prior intent while preserving civil rights duties.
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Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Linda Eaton
Iowa City
Eaton
Iowa
The
Civil Rights Commission
Commission
Susan’ Dolter
Dolter
Catholic Wahlert High
Dubuque
Colter
Wahlert High
Susan Dolter
Reagan's New Hampshire Debate Struggles Highlight Tax Issue
In Hooksett New Hampshire Ronald Reagan wobbers in a campaign battle for the GOP nomination. He cites Iowa results while facing George Bush's Iowa gains and defends a controversial tax stance. The candidate's tax remarks provoke scrutiny of New Hampshire's ultra light tax system and its limited services.
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George Bush
GOP
Iowa
Reagan
New Hampshire
Letter disputes Culver's political label as liberal
A correspondent rebukes the February 19 editorial Choices for senator, arguing John Culver cannot be described as moderate or liberal and alleging 16 years of votes for deficits and regulation. The writer also claims Culver is a member of the Trilateral Commission aiming for world government.
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John Culver
The
Trilateral Commission
Readers question Soviet Iran threat and Culver coverage
A letter argues the Soviet Union would not risk major war over Afghanistan and Iran, citing manpower limits and labor tactics, then questions immigration impacts. It critiques coverage of Congressman John Culver, praising his consistency in 1968 votes and accusing the paper of misrepresenting his views.
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John Culver
the Nation
LBJ
Carter war scare aimed to boost ratings and distract
The author argues President Carter used a phony war scare tied to Iran to divert attention from the crisis. The piece claims he involved women in the draft registration to provoke controversy and minimize protests by men. It also accuses ABSCAM of being a plan to deflect from David Rockefeller’s influence.
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Carter
Abscam
Trilateral
David Rockefeller
Iranians Unwelcome and Blame Game Over Hostage Crisis
A reader criticizes Iranians in the United States for demonstrations after the Tehran embassy hostage crisis. The letter questions U S actions, condemns Ayatollah Khomeini, and accuses Iran of exploiting oils and causing price hikes while asking Americans to bear blame. It argues against restricting entry and defends U S aid before alleging Iran’s mismanagement and leadership failures.
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United States
Tehran
Unfriendly Theater Guard Deters Viewers at World Theater
Four patrons recall visiting the World Theater on a Tuesday to watch Scavenger Hunt and finding themselves alone. An overbearing usher loudly orders quiet, driving away other customers and leaving them perplexed about the low turnout.
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World Theater
N H race focuses on tiptoeing frontrunners
New Hampshire Republican forum yielded cautious performances from Bush Reagan and others. Crane and Anderson offered bold policy departures, while Baker pressed to distinguish himself. Dole injected humor as candidates faced the risk of ceding momentum to Bush amid debates on taxes, budgets, and social issues.
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Ronald Reagan
George Bush
John B. Connally
John B. Anderson
Philip M. Crane
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Baker
Bush
Anderson
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