Iowa Court Reverses on Passenger Laws and Bond Voting
The Iowa Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, reversed its 1974 stance on a passenger-damage law and tied the decision to equal protection implications. The piece notes a revived hope for further challenges to the 60 percent bond-issue rule, arguing the constitution should ensure uniform operation of laws and equal weight of votes.
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Iowa
Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Burger Court
West Virginia
Rath Packing revival gains momentum in worker plan
Rath Packing of Waterloo appears poised for revival as an employee stock purchase plan backed by a $4.5 million federal grant seeks 1,800 workers to raise $3.6 million. Stockholders approved the plan 6-1, with changes to share value and board makeup suggesting closer worker management cooperation and a possible new CEO amid union resistance. Iowa’s Dick Clark aided a $3 million EDA loan aiding the effort.
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Waterloo
Roth
Iowa
Rath
Dick Clark
Economic Development Administration
Columbus Junction
Presidents as music and mood in election hopes
The piece compares presidents to music, praising figures like Roosevelt and Eisenhower for morale-boosting leadership while lamenting modern candidates Carter Reagan Anderson. It argues Americans crave a leader who can lift spirits with a unifying, melodic theme, not mere speeches.
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Eisenhower
Teddy
Zachary Taylor
Lewis Cass
Franklin Pierce
Winfield Scott
James A. Garfield
Winfield Hancock
Calvin Coolidge
John W. Davis
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry Truman
Anderson
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Reagan
Robert A. Taft
Carter
Fdr
Gerald Johnson
War Horse
Job
Europe and Israel face two identities in search for peace
The Venice declaration from the European Economic Community asserts two universally accepted principles: Israel and Palestinian rights, including existence and security for all states and Palestinian national rights. It notes the challenge of translating this into policy as PLO terrorism and mutual distrust block autonomy, urging cautious U.S. leadership and a restrained European role while acknowledging Camp David’s framework and the need for Palestinian recognition.
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European Economic Community
Middle East
Israel
Golda Meir
Palestine
Menachem Begin
Camp David
West Bank
Gaza
United States
PLO
Why Americans Endure Officials and Tax Debates
A reader vents about public office and judges harming the common man through high taxes inflation and crime. The letter condemns political leaders lawyers and policy makers while noting warnings from years past and praising Congress for opposing a ten cent per gallon tax rise under President Carter.
Public anger over layoffs and political corruption prompts call for new leaders
A reader letter condemns widespread layoffs and government corruption. The writer blames officials for unkept promises and vows that only a fresh group of leaders can end the harm and restore accountability.
Why print coupons on recipe backs in this page
Mrs Harry Parsons of Route 4 Solon asks why coupons appear on the back of recipes and notes editors regret the lack of control over the practice. The item reflects a reader concern and ongoing magazine layout decisions.
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Mrs
Harry Parsons
Solon
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By Russell Baker
New York
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Satchmo
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