Bottle bill ads spark FCC probe clash in Iowa news
A Davenport Citizens Committee to Eliminate Litter in Iowa promotes a nickel deposit bottle bill while Free Environment of Iowa City asks the FCC to probe ads for distortions. The piece notes the coalition reflects beverage interests and questions the 20 percent litter figure, arguing broader litter sources.
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Winter’s Severe Winters Bring Community Resolve And Concern
The author compares the 77 78 winter with 76 77 using degree days and temperature shifts, noting harsher overall climate trends over decades. Despite grim conditions, Eastern Iowa stories show residents aiding stranded motorists and sheltering strangers, fostering a rare yearly sense of community that should last.
Tenant fined over donated mattress dispute and charity ownership
Letter questions Salvation Army ownership of a mattress found in a parking lot and whether the type of disposal was littering or donation. The writer notes a $60 fine plus costs, argues lack of direct theft proof, and questions why the charity pursued case while pledging to stop donations to Salvation Army. They contrast Goodwill and YMCA as preferred causes and correct a prior cost comparison about Linn County REC versus Iowa Electric.
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Red Forehead Marks Sparked Carter Visit Letter
During President Carter and Mrs. Carter's India visit villagers placed a red forehead mark on them. The Gazette labeled it a caste mark, but the writer argues it is a common Indian forehead mark expressing friendship welcome joy and goodwill. It symbolizes wishes for long life and happiness.
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Farm Bureau urged to back beef eating referendum
A writer questions Farm Bureau interest in promoting beef consumption arguing increased demand would raise farmer prices. The piece contemplates market controls, meatless days, and rationing to balance farm profits with consumer access across multiple states.
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Smoking in Linn County Care Facility Reflected in Reader Letter
A resident describes tobacco smoke issues in a care facility similar to John Cox’s. He clarifies bedroom rules, mentions a heavy smoker roommate, staff interventions, and a sprayed deodorant solution, noting the problem was resolved when the roommate was moved. He expresses empathy for Cox’s situation.
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End to compulsory schooling suggested by Roscoe Drummond
Roscoe Drummond advocates ending compulsory public education to allow willing students to attend. He argues reform would free teachers to focus on learners, reduce disruptive attendance, and redirect funds to enhance genuine learning. He cites studies showing attendance did not rise with mandates and cites 15 percent of city students chronically absent.
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Scientists and doctors top prestige in Harris survey
The Harris Survey of 1,520 adults nationwide finds scientists and doctors rated highest for prestige while salesmen rank lowest among 15 occupations tested. The public assesses scientists as highly capable and doctors as trusted professionals.
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Public views on prestige across 15 occupations Survey results
The Harris poll reports doctors medicine and scientists top prestige, followed by engineers teachers and lawyers. Ministers athletes artists businessmen entertainers journalists bankers skilled workers politicians and salesmen trail, with a notable drop for bankers and salesmen amid recent events.
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