Transbus delays stall fight over elder and handicap bus
Federal indecision over the transbus program stretches to seven years with House committees delaying a return to development. Backed by elderly and handicapped advocates, supporters say the low-floor bus with a retractable ramp should be tested in the field before mandating production, while critics urge caution and market-focused delay.
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Congress
Washington
Transportation
Brock Adams
House Public Works Committee
E.G
Bud” Shuster
R-Pa
Angle
Walters
General Motors
Transbus
Civil defense warns in Cedar Rapids funnel cloud scare
A near miss funnel cloud near Hiawatha prompted Cedar Rapids and Linn County sirens to alert residents. The episode raised questions about warning reliability and civil defense procedures, urging careful checks to avoid desensitizing the public while preserving safety.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Sheriff's Office
C.R
Carter Works To Salvage Tax Bill This Year
President Carter pushes to secure a signable tax reduction amid blocking Congress action. House Ways and Means delays aid lobbying as Democrats on the panel remain divided over a plan acceptable to the president.
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Carter
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Hurrah for Officer Casteel and police rights
A reader applauds Officer Casteel for suing over an injury and notes police face danger, lawsuits, suspensions, and dismissals from civil liberties critics. The letter contrasts Houston police brutality cases with gang pressure on officers, mentioning the Brown Derby tavern.
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Casteel
Houston
Texas
Letter to the Editor on Police Arrests and Civil Liberties
The writer critiques arrest practices, noting multiple officers at scenes and questioning fairness if more than three people are involved. The piece argues police deserve civil liberties and suggests adding lawyers to arrests, reflecting concern over police authority and state power.
Iowa Gas Tax Hike Sparks Political Debate
A reader questions Governor Ray's decision to sign a law raising the gasoline tax by 3 cents per gallon in Iowa. Citing a reported $35 million DOT surplus, the letter calls for an explanation for road repairs and construction funding while noting ongoing large surpluses and asking for political motives to justify the tax increase.
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Ray
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Attack of instant sleep
Sunday afternoons offer a prime chance for under achievement through the instant sleep. The narrator recalls family naps on a hot New Mexico trip and notes that moms can wake sleepers with a swift insect intervention and the helper like a press of the snooze button. He also suggests baseball and pro football as quick nap sources and urges practice.
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New Mexico
Howard Cosell
Zzz
Gary Herman
Adonis
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Arkansas
Ominous twist as reporters prejudged
James Reston analyzes the Moscow trial of Craig R. Whitney and Harold D. Piper amid charges of libel. The piece discusses the rushed 48 hour response window, the danger to foreign correspondents, and the potential implications for press freedom under Soviet officials.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Moscow
Craig R. Whitney
New York Times
Harold D. Piper
Baltimore Sun
State Committee For Television and Radio
U.S.S.R
Soviet Broadcasting Agency
United States
Whitney
Piper
Dobrynin
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J. F. Hladky Ao
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Snafu
Nixon
Ford Administration
Public Works Committee
Adams
Torna
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
House-Senate
Newspaper Enterprise Association
the Gazette
Brown Derby Tavern
Telefonsk
William Hukill
Dad
the Law
Mother
Mr. Innocence
Mom
William Hakill
Ottumwa
By James Reston
New York Times Service
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