Iowa seeks state ERA to lock equal rights for women
The Iowa Legislature weighs a state Equal Rights Amendment as likelier to pass than addressing a national ERA. If approved, the measure would declare equality under law regardless of sex, while urging removal of outdated gender terms in the state constitution and voting rights texts. The move reflects public sentiment and would prompt broader fixes to Iowa rights provisions.
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House
Senate
U.S
Mr. Chamberlain
Crop export boost boosts farm prices and US aid plans
The piece argues for expanding foreign crop sales to lift domestic prices. It proposes adding 6 million dollars to annual overseas market programs, raising food prices at home while aiding needy nations if production increases abroad. It notes drought worries and the need to avoid overpromising USDA delivery.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Factors shaping America's future greatness
Harris Survey shows Americans project growth driven by scientific research, industrial know-how, and technological genius, with education and equal opportunity rising in importance. Past emphasis on natural resources and hard work weakens as trust in government responsiveness and inclusive progress grows.
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America
United States
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Laws We Live By Satirical Laws From Sattinger to Murphy
James J. Kilpatrick surveys a Verbatim piece by Jeffrey F. Chamberlain that assembles comic maxims from Sattinger Dibble Pudder and others. The essay traces laws from sports, politics, and everyday life, noting their humorous but telling insights.
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Solon
Congress
Heaven
Sattinger
Dibble
Pudder
Jeffrey F. Chamberlain
Rochester
N.Y
Laurence Urdang
Hope Gilbert
Essex, Conn
Mr. Chamberlain
Pudger
Love of money fuels inflation and debt
Letter argues money lenders drive higher interest and inflation, burdens borrowers, and calls for lowering rates to five percent, taxing all income five cents per dollar to repay the national debt. It urges punishing money lovers as superhighway costs rise while users pay nothing and railroads expand service.
Cedar Rapids urged to ask Gov to fund viaducts over tracks
The letter argues viaducts would save time and fuel despite costs and notes highway users pay much of costs via gas taxes. It cites editorials on Panama Canal treaties and Soviet influence, warning of U.S. loss of control and pressure to leave the canal before 2000.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Canal
Torrijos
Panama
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Explanation in December letter on Jesus as God
The reader notes the December 23 letter argues Jesus must be God and thus perfect to die for humanity's sins. It states that divinity is essential for atonement and emphasizes the theological link between Jesus' nature and his sacrifice.
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Carter Administration
God
Jesus
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