Nature trail push links Cedar Rapids and Gilbertville rail lines
Eastern Iowa lawmakers and conservationists press for a rails to trails project linking Cedar Rapids and Gilbertville by 54 miles of abandoned railroad right of way. They seek a law giving public agencies first access to idle lands and to spur support from Wisconsin trail advocates to counter farm-group opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Gilbertville
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Northern
State Conservation Commission
Art Small
Iowa City
Wisconsin
C.r.-To-Gilbertville
Califano's crackdown on student scholarship cheating
HEW chief Califano hails a reported 300 to 500 million annual saving from cracking down on falsified college scholarship applications. The two-page Basic Education Opportunity grant form and seven pages of instructions create a maze-like filing process, alarming honest, needy students and delaying or discouraging many applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEW
Califano
Public doubts grow on Carter anti inflation plan
A national ABC News Harris poll of 1,199 adults shows 64 percent doubt the program will cut inflation, 46 percent fear unemployment will rise, and a 62 percent say a recession is likely. Yet 56 percent still support the plan while 37 percent foresee wage and price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
ABC News-Harris
Mr. Carter
Culver praised for stance against constitutional convention
A letter lauds Senator John Culver for opposing a constitutional convention. It warns of uncertain attendance, undefined amendable areas, and risk to fundamental rights. The writer questions who would decide budget cuts and federal aid, urging leadership and clear explanation to Iowa constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culver
Iowa
Rockwell International
Iowa lawmakers face questions over constitutional convention stance
The editor notes that supporters previously voted in favor for self-motivated reasons and now defend their position by claiming constituents back a balanced budget. It argues no clear link exists between a constitutional convention and a balanced budget and that Iowans will watch future legislative actions up to the next election.
Family Farmers Unite to Leverage Production Power Against Corporations
A letter argues farmers should unite production to gain bargaining power against large grain companies and retailers. It contrasts protest impact with organized block bargaining, notes farmers' minority status, and urges unity to defend independence. It also includes thanks to support groups and reflections on prisoners' stamps and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Afghanistanism redefined by distant datelines in local news
The piece argues that events in Afghanistan and Iran now directly affect Americans, notably gas prices, so distant datelines dominate U.S. papers. It notes Shiite and Sunni tensions, the Afghan coup, and the ambassador’s death as indicators that global turmoil touches domestic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Iran
Weaving at Camp Sunnyside Sheltered Workshop
Handicapped learner describes sessions at Easter Seal Society Sheltered Workshop Camp Sunnyside Des Moines debuting weaving on a 25 inch loom and rug making on a 30 inch loom. Items sold at Camp Sunnyside hand craft sales Strictly Handmade Shop Cedar Rapids and from home in Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Seal Society
Camp Sunnyside
Des Moines
Kenwood Shopping Center
Cedar Rapids
Center Point
Bagley commended for stance on bus driver smoking incident
A Cedar Rapids group praises Mr Ray Bagley for backing suspensions after a CR bus driver ignored a passenger request to extinguish a cigarette. They note smoking rules and senior seating limits, report to Bagley, and invite seniors to join Odds and Ends Club at Bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bagsey
C.R
Bagley
Odds and Ends Club of
Cedar Rapids
Bishops Downtown
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Editorial
John Donnelly
Waterloo
Sen. Small
George Hamilton
Linn County Conservation Board
United States
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
U.S
Farmer Power
American Agriculture Movement
Washington, D.C
Bob Bergland
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Bergland
Butz
Easter Seal Group
Children of God
God
You
James Russell Lowell
Don Graff
Watergate
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Des
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