Veterans Seek Understanding Amid Vietnam War Divides
Veterans like Meverden recall lack of postwar support and the depiction of Vietnam vets as drug addicts. They contrast World War II unity with Vietnam’s individual replacements and delayed homecomings. Panelists discuss media bias, patriotism, education benefits, and distrust of veterans groups as they plan a community meeting for healing.
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Iowa Legislature braces for new faces and big policy bets
Lawmakers begin the session with 38 Senate pre-files and a political shift in Iowa. Democrats hold a 60 to 40 House edge, while Republicans hold a 55 to 45 Senate edge from last year. Key proposals include Norm Rodgers’s pari-mutuel betting bill and measures to limit insanity pleas, ban certain bullets, aid poor elderly with county work, extend Sunday liquor hours, cap charitable deductions, and reduce license plates to one per vehicle.
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Centennial Gator Story Opens Gazette Special Section
A reminiscence recalls a sharp toothed alligator famed for a diet of liver and beef, roped during river floods and kept in the pressroom. The piece notes no word on the creature's ultimate fate and previews a 1883 Gazette front page, a comic page, and a Sunday historical series launching in 1983 with future topics like Trollies and interurbans.
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Snow blankets northwest Iowa as forecasts call for more snow
Northwest Iowa sees a 2 inch snowfall with more 1 to 2 inches expected statewide. Temperatures recently ranged from the mid 30s to 40s with no precipitation before the snow. Lyon County authorities report limited visibility in places as the snow rolled in.
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Social Security panel near bipartisan agreement aims to shore up system
A Democrat on Reagan’s Social Security panel said weekend talks moved toward a bipartisan package. It includes a 1984 payroll tax increase and partial taxation of old age benefits for pensioners with other substantial income. The plan targets about 170 billion dollars for 1983 to 1989. White House aides voiced support though no official comment.
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Richard Darman
Weather report and extended forecast for CR area
Readings at CR airport for 24 hours ending Sunday show Sunday low 26, high 42, midnight 33. No snowfall, precipitation none. Extended forecast through Friday: mostly cloudy with rain or snow, lows in teens to 20s, highs 30s to 40s. National temps ranged widely from 3 to 86, with widespread showers and travel advisories in several regions.
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