Doomed Giant DOE Fights Diesel Demon in Fuel Crisis
The essay-style critique likens the Department of Energy to a Frankenstein creation and King Kong, arguing it cannot effectively manage fuel shortages. It describes Rule 9 for diesel allocation, delays in its implementation, and the resulting misallocation harming truckers, farmers, and construction sectors.
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Iowa
Tom Tauke
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Ray
Mary O’halloran
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Paul
Herb Killian remembered as longtime Cedar Rapids store leader
Herbert L. Killian founder family businessman at Killian's of Cedar Rapids dies at funeral. He helped establish St. Michael's Episcopal Church and supported local amateur sports, serving in WWII Navy and working 48 years for the firm. Colleagues recall him as a generous, very nice man.
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Killian’s of
Cedar Rapids
Herbert L. “Herb” Killian
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Herb Killian
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Election By Louis Rukeyser
A New York piece presents a quiz on the 1980 budget deficit with options from Carter and congressional versions and notes that deficit estimates are flexible. It argues the real 1980 deficit may be larger than cited figures and critiques assumption changing in Washington.
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Senate
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Balancing the federal budget promise prompt
In the quiz style question the options present a view on presidential promises. The prompt asks which president promised balance in the federal budget, offering four or five choices and a cheeky fifth option. The correct interpretation depends on historical record and political rhetoric rather than a fixed achievement.
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Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
80 keys economics pop quiz and answers
A humorous multiple choice quiz by McNaught Syndicate on 1980 economics topics. It covers deficits, taxes, election timing, tax deductions, employment highs, and cabinet expansions with answers noted for each question.
Carter stays calm under relentless criticism in recorded interview
The article portrays President Carter enduring severe press and political pressure while maintaining composure. It notes his disappointment with congressional opposition to energy and arms plans, his reluctance to attack colleagues, and hints he may withdraw if Congress and voters lose confidence.
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White House
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Johnson
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Washington
Patriotic Cedar Rapids Memorial Day honors veterans
Our Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association co sponsored the Second Avenue Bridge ceremony on Memorial Day. The Gazette received advance publicity. Flowers from Newport's Flowers Lapes Florist and Pierson's Flower Shop supported services honoring Coast Guard Navy and Marine Corps veterans. The piece also notes provocative views on vitamins from University of Iowa experts.
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Cedar Rapids
Our Ladies Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Association
Second Avenue Bridge
Gazette
Newport
Lapes Florist
Pierson
Coast Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Reader letter challenges vitamin myths and diet claims
A reader rebuts an anti vitamin article arguing vitamins support health despite medical doubt. They defend vitamin supplements against the four food groups myth and note common diets lack vitamins while adding that urine traces may help prevent bladder cancer. The writer urges reason over inflammatory rhetoric.
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University of Iowa
Dordana Mason
Inflammatory Language Marks Rukeyser Column
The Gazette editorial criticizes Louis Rukeyser for using heated terms to push readers toward agreement. It argues his column aims to cheer supporters rather than present balanced analysis and thoughtful debate.
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Louis Rukeyser
The
Gazette
the Gazette
Rukeyser
Americans plan to buy smaller cars says ABC News Harris
The ABC News Harris survey shows 19 percent plan a new car this year or next, with 47 percent aiming for a small car and 34 percent for a medium car, while 13 percent want a large car amid ongoing demand for big cars. Affluent buyers ignore fuel concerns as imports rise slightly.
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