Wage fight brewing over minimum wage to four dollars
The Gazette Editorial argues for a $4 minimum wage now, with Brock proposing exemptions for teens and small businesses. It notes a $4 rate equals about 20 percent real increase since 1981, warns higher raises could harm employment, and cites inflation and poverty comparisons to favor a cautious stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
William Brock
Capitol Hill
Congressional Democrats
Michael S. Bernstam
Hoover Institution
Wall Street Journal
Congress
Iowa Lottery Sags as Per Capita Spending Trails Nation
The Iowa lottery lags behind 21 states and Washington in per capita spend, with $34 versus a national average of $90. Low promotion budgets and limited game variety hinder growth, while regional attitudes and conservative views reduce acceptance. The Lottery Commission’s restrictions on promotion hinder retail sales and player involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Games
U.S. must limit Arab oil blackmail says Reagan policy
A columnist argues President Reagan chose a lesser evil by reflagging Kuwaiti tankers to curb Soviet influence in Gulf oil. The piece blames Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah for press suppression and seeks a tougher U.S. stance against Arab oil states. It urges action on landing bases, arms policies, and a broader shift to reduce oil dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jaber al-Ahmad al- Sabah
Kuwait
National Assembly
Free Press
Iran
Iraq
U.S
Reagan
Emir al-Sabah
Moscow
Soviet Union
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Kissinger
Kirkpatrick
Yemen
America
Texas
Gulf
Vegetarianism Gains Ground Amid Poultry Contamination Fears
The essay reflects on a shift toward vegetarianism driven by concerns over meat safety and the meat industry. It recalls Upton Sinclair and Packingtown, notes the rise of meatless diets among diverse groups, and highlights health and economic motives for choosing vegetables, fruits, and plant-based foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Sinclair
Packingtown
Outlooks on vegetarian ethics and modern life in Iowa
Eastern readers express views on vegetarianism versus meat eating, ethics of killing animals, ecological concerns, and the clash between conscience and fast food culture. They reflect on overuse of resources as global population nears six billion and question whether compassion should extend to lambs and puppies.
Impeachment urged over Reagan Nicaragua policy stance
The piece argues Congress must impeach to restore national honor after the World Court ruled the U S boycott against Nicaragua violated international law. It notes UN Security Council and General Assembly condemnations and accuses the Reagan administration of flouting law while urging impeachment as a corrective first step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Court
U.S
Nicaragua
Congress
United Nations Security Council
United States
U.N. General Assembly
Israel
el Salvador
Cedar Rapids calls out race and gender hiring in city projects
A reader condemns lack of minority and women workers on Cedar Rapids projects like the Art Museum site and airport terminal. They compare the situation to Jim Crow, urge action at City Council meetings, and suggest voting out racist and sexist city leadership this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Art Museum
Cedar Rapids
Howard Beach
Forsyth County
Langston Hughes
Iowa
Women running for office challenges church and civic norms
Wilbur Boots Sr of 829 10th St SW notes the rise of women vying for mayor, governor, and president, arguing public office resembles a family leadership role. He asks why women run, and asserts they might perform better than current leaders, inviting discussion on faith and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilbur Boots Sr
10Th St
Spotlight on Women edition celebrates local role models
Gloria Johnson of YWCA thanks the Sunday edition for Spotlight on Women, praising diverse careers and community role models for girls, and looks forward to edition II.
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Brock
Party of Compassion
Meredith Willson
Lottery Commission
Emir
William Safire
Uncle Sam
U.S. Department of Agriculture
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Gloria Kottick
Iowa City
Irongate Committee
Hitler
the Gazette
Gloria Johnson
YWCA
Fifth St. SE
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