Iowan Legislature Bets $500000 for Area I Peosta Campus
The 1977 Iowa legislature approved a $500000 capital line in a regents bill to begin a new Area I campus at Peosta near Dubuque. It marks the first of three equal installments for a Peosta building, amid concerns about expanding capital needs across 15 merged area schools and rising education costs.
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Delusions of importance for former congressman Wayne Hays
Former congressman Wayne Hays of Ohio says many people asked him to run for something. He notes he will consider if enough supporters push him. The piece recalls his ouster by Elizabeth Ray and criticizes his tenure as House Administration Committee chair.
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Ohio
Hays
Elizabeth Ray
Washington
House
M.lt
Carter alienates labor and business despite promises
The Carter administration remains at odds with both labor and business. Meany and AFL-CIO cut top political ties after a series of gaffes and perceived ingratitude, including resistance to the sit-ins bill and budget friction. The rift deepens as labor doubts Carter’s commitment to key reforms like the minimum wage.
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Carter
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Harry Truman
Carter White House
Meany
Hamilton Jordan
Mr. Carter
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White House
Labor
Letters on Shana Norton and Water Babies at YMCA
A parent laments limited YMCA access for early water safety lessons. The letter argues swimming skills are vital from a young age and questions parent concerns about germs and waste, noting risk when children struggle in water.
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Shana Norton
YMCA
Letters to editor defend water safety and YMCA program
Evelyn VanWinkle of Hiawatha criticizes dismissive views of mothers watching young children near water and praises YMCA safety efforts. She supports sponsorships for zoo animals to fund larger pens and urges continued publicity to attract donors.
Unpopular Jobs Across History Spark Debate on Work Satisfaction
The piece argues that while people should pursue enjoyable tasks, society relies on those who take on disliked work like grave digging and executions. It reflects on the paradox of meaningful labor versus necessary toil and the historical acceptance of grim duties.
Bever Park Zoo funding sparks calls for larger enclosures
A military family notes controversy over Bever Park Zoo and argues for bigger pens for bears and big cats. The writer suggests funding through popular zoo models from other cities to improve conditions.
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Bever Park Zoo
CIA to offer guided Washington tours with inside building access
The CIA announces planned tours for Washington visitors including access to its building and a souvenir shop. A tour participant recalls the experience as odd with a blindfold, while a CIA guide delivers formal greetings and the tour proceeds, blending official sites with speculative mockery.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Forcible entry and the bunkum of word origins explained
Theodore M. Bernstein clarifies the misuse of forcible versus forceful and traces word origins. He cites Dorothy Carew of Brooklyn and Thomas A. Lurz of Glenside on bunk, bunkum, hokum, and Buncombe, concluding with a note that that’s enough nonsense for today.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
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Glenside
Lurz
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House
Buncombe
Bunk
Mr. Lurz
War on energy ends in Congress stall and delay
Prophet Jimmy deposed as energy war ends as Congress postpones the 3 in 1 oil surcharge and rejects a progressive gasoline tax. The piece critiques Carter’s plan, notes environmental concerns, and questions economic remedies amid looming fuel scarcity.
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