Congress Alters Hearings Texts Aimed at Mocking Participants
Legislative ethics probes reveal that two House committee hearing transcripts on the EPA and silver prices were altered to misquote participants. Republicans and Democrats blame aides and staffers for doctored records, with wide concerns over the credibility of the Congressional Record and the integrity of proceedings.
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Iowa weighs new license plate design choices
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission debates plate materials colors and typography for 1985. Experts likely favor skinny dark lettering on light backgrounds with aluminum for durability and lower mailing costs. The slogan “Iowa Works” is proposed as a concise, positive motto.
Fair board ruins Hawkeye Downs fireworks for area families
A reader laments the All Towa Fair fireworks delay beyond dusk at Hawkeye Downs. Parents describe late show timing, missed viewing for children, and seek board explanation and next year plans. The letter also praises Marmaduke and argues cycling rights with motorists, urging cooperation for road safety.
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Shared roads for bicycles and motorists in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader argues cyclists respect stop signs and one way streets, noting police monitor violations and fines. He defends cyclists as rightful city participants, urges courtesy from drivers, and cites a culture of sharing roads with various vehicles including tractors and hay racks.
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Swisher
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Resident Comments on Iowa Electric Rates
Roy C. Lawrence of Anamosa says he has no objection to Iowa Electric raising rates as long as his air conditioning unit functions properly.
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Memorial note for Anna Powers and correction in Gazette
A friend writes of the loss of Anna Powers who died June 25 and recalls her urging to teach Sunday school. The writer expresses gratitude for Anna's friendship and impact on others, and notes a correction for Andy de Klerk's address as 6004 Langdon Ave SW.
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Anna
Andy de Klerk
Langdon Ave
Not suitable: unsupported claim and personal note
The text reflects a strongly personal, accusatory viewpoint about abortion and infant death, referencing Dr. Daniel McKay and alleged hospital practices without verifiable facts or a clear news event. It discusses morality and policy rather than a reportable incident or public notice.
Laughable contrasts in everyday scenes and a veto claim
A humorous sequence contrasts yard work with electric tools and a shopper’s quick errand, ending with a political jab about a presidential veto on taxes while Social Security cuts loom. The piece juxtaposes ordinary life with a peevish tease about policy.
Local Cedar Rapids Courts Press Social Security Rulings
Federal and state courts in Iowa issue recent rulings on Social Security disability benefits and survivor claims. Judges faulted missing vocational evidence and required substantial evidence for denial, while a Linn County jury rejected a Vietnam trauma theory in a motor vehicle case. A Decorah Ford settlement battle ended with enforcement, and an unwed mother’s survivor benefits case was remanded for further action.
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Linn County
Decorah
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Iowa
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Thoughts from Cedar Rapids Publicist Carl Kane
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowa readers invited to share their views. Carl Kane of Cedar Rapids is introduced as a free lance publicist since 1947, with a background as a newspaper radio and wire service reporter and a former journalism instructor at Coe College for 20 years.
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Cedar Rapids
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