Culver urges leaner defense while keeping strength
Sen. John Culver questions Defense Secretary Schlesinger about cutting waste while defending Ford's $92.8 billion defense budget. He argues for a leaner force with adequate weapons, stressing will and government confidence as essential to national defense and foreign policy viability.
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Governor Ray backs bipartisan lunch meetings in Iowa legislature
Governor Ray and legislative leaders from both parties will meet for weekly Tuesday lunches during the current session. This marks the first Iowa history where a governor invites opposition leaders to these talks, aiming to better communication and mutual understanding without compromising principles. The plan sets a precedent for future governors to sustain cross party dialogue.
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Rocking political pivots sink or rise for 1980 bids
The news banners recount past rejections by Rockefeller and Kennedy, portraying each as ruling out 1980 presidential runs. They quoted Rockefeller denying prospects and Kennedy refusing drafts while speculation swirls on who might reverse course and enter the race.
Teaching’s Demands Not Obvious in Public View
A Marion area teacher writes to the editor detailing long hours beyond the 8 to 4 stereotype, including after school meetings, evenings, weekends, and summer study. The letter argues that extensive training and ongoing professional work justify pay and recognition beyond standard school hours.
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Rehak
Marion
Profile of 11 women ordained in Episcopal church
A CBS Channel 2 feature titled Shut up Magazine profiles eleven women ordained to the Episcopal priesthood. The writer cites I Corinthians 14 34 King James Version to argue that women should be silent in churches.
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Cheaters Concerning Replies to Letter on Welfare Cheaters
A reader criticizes responses by Ms LeMar and Ms Greiner to Mauryne Simoens letter, asserting they misinterpret her stance. The writer contends that many are not condemned for the abuses of a few and notes Simoens supports further writing on the issue.
Energy team-up idea too wild for politics as usual
In a Q and A from the Los Angeles Times Syndicate, Roscoe Drummond argues for a nonpartisan, all-in approach to resolve the recession energy crisis. He notes rising unemployment, auto industry strain, and calls for Ford and Congress to bury partisanship and act now despite the 1970s political climate.
Debate on Fetus Rights After Edelin Case Divides Nation
The Edelin conviction prompts fears abortion limits may spread from the first trimester to later stages. Critics warn outlawing abortion could harm medical research and public health, while proponents argue for clearer fetal personhood lines.
American Children Claim Tallest Spenders Extreme Spoilers
An interOcean Press Syndicate remark asserts American children are the tallest, most indulged and softest on earth, contrasting with other countries in a provocative social stereotype.
Price-fixed fair trade laws face repeal push in Congress
The Senate anti-trust subcommittee opened hearings on a bill by Sen. Edward Brooke to repeal state fair trade laws that let manufacturers set minimum retail prices. Proponents cite $2.1 billion yearly consumer costs, while opposition remains sparse.
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