Carter Reaffirms Support for Davis Bacon Amid Reform Push
In a peace conference with AFL CIO chief George Meany President Carter declined to back repealing the Davis Bacon Act. Critics led by Rep Phillip Crane claim the 48 year old law inflates project costs but supporters say it protects workers. The debate pits inflation control against labor standards as voters watch Capitol Hill.
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Carter Abzug split shades White House fallout
The dismissal of Bella Abzug as co chair of Carter's National Advisory Committee for Women strains White House politics. Carter, who appointed her, faced criticism for his handling and the lack of dialogue with the 40 members since the panel's creation. The blowback risks political costs for the president.
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Iowa Identity Confusion Highlights Midwest Sports Mixup
An Iowa misidentification saga unfolds as the University of Iowa basketball upset Michigan amid a mix of Crtistian Science Monitor errors. The piece notes a Sports Illustrated writer probing Cedar Rapids distance from Iowa City and taxi service, prompting a tongue in cheek call to correctly spell Iowa I O W A.
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Groundhog Day and Super Sunday collide in protest
The piece links Candlemas and Groundhog Day with Super Bowl hype, critiquing national obsession and labor disinterest on Feb 2. It notes Punxsutawney Phil's mixed forecasts, Iowa figure Richard O Shirk’s roles, and regional Groundhog Day zeal contrasted with political apathy and media frenzy.
Confidence in country far exceeds faith in the president
A nationwide ABC News Harris survey of 1 498 adults shows 74 percent express great confidence in the country while only 28 percent share that level of trust in the president. The study notes resilience amid inflation and Iran crisis, with variations by age and party.
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Outrage Ringing Over Carter Firing Bella Abzug
Letter writers condemn President Carter for dismissing Bella Abzug after a public meeting on women’s needs. They fault his handling of Bert Lance and Peter Bourne and argue the move harms advocacy for women's equality and rights.
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Editor Letter Critiques Carter On Gender Equality
The writer rejects the double standard in political life and urges real female representation in government. They criticize advisers who treat women as “Southern belles” and question Mondale’s trajectory while noting fears about bureaucratic control and voter scrutiny.
One Big Snowflake Idea From a Shoveler
A reader muses about gathering all winter snow into a single gigantic snowflake and asks fellow shovelers if the idea could work. He notes many storms already and two months of winter remain, but admits possible flaws in the plan.
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Election Aftermath and Appointments Spark Debate
The piece discusses after a local Iowa election the unseating of Dick Clark and Mike Blouin and Blouin’s upcoming appointment to a bureau controlling what governmental news reaches the public. The author questions democracy and voter power, contrasting past recall with an appointed tenure.
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HEW Fee Increase Sparks Pillar of Civil Debate
The Department of Health Education and Welfare raised hospital charges for Medicare entrants from 144 to 160 dollars, an over 11 percent jump. Critics ask if this violates Carter administration guidelines and how agencies can enforce rules on cities, counties, and corporations.
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Isn't it the truth? By Carl Riblet Jr.
A reflective musing on life choices and regret by Carl Riblet Jr from InterOcean Press Syndicate. The author notes that opportunities pass as time runs out, urging readers to act on their ambitions before it is too late.
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