Set-aside looms in Farm program amid price woes and debate
The crop land set aside plan faces January February review as prices stay weak and officials voice cautious optimism about participation. Howard Hjort cites 20 percent wheat and 10 percent corn reductions with 30 to 75 percent likely turnout, while critics warn the policy harms export prospects and domestic prices amid global shortages.
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U.S. Agriculture Department
Hjort
U.S
Agriculture Committee
Misassigning power clouds Iowa highway decisions
An Iowa ruling limits the IDOT Commission from setting highway locations and priorities, shifting authority to engineers. The piece warns this power shift from policymakers to staff could erode public accountability and mirrors risks in other public boards. It urges scrutiny before any broader policy transfer.
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Iowa
Iowa Transportation Regulation Board
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
IDOT
Commission
Board of Regents
Rhodesia talks raise US doubts on party to a settlement
The piece argues the Carter administration is hamstrung by backing Rhodesian guerrillas and undercut by U N and British pressure. It notes Ian Smith has moved toward black majority rule under economic strain and guerrilla menace. It condemns Ambassador Young and Joshua Nkomo as opposing a peaceful settlement.
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Washington
Carter
Ian Smith
Rhodesia
Smith
U.N
Andrew Young
Owen
Salisbury
Young
Joshua Nkomo
Mr. Nkomo
Chairman Mao
Nkomo
Patriotic Front
Soviet Union
Bars and Beers in New York City Satire
Calvin visits a string of New York bars seeking normality and a drink, while the narrator critiques each scene from swinging, leather, tweed, and self bars to the Village Belfry and a Times Square beer alternative, highlighting urban pretensions and social quirks.
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Calvin
Bradberry
New York
Times Square
Questioning a Baby’s Death Abuse Case Echoes Inquiries
A grandmother recalls bruises appearing on Edwin Tietz, 10 months, and his 20 month old brother Adam as prosecutors question responsibility. The letter argues officials, lawyers, and social workers fail to protect the child and criticizes the lack of recognition of maternal neglect amid presumed abuse.
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Edwin Tietz
Adam
Editor letter cites political spends and fuel crisis amid church notices
The writer urges salary cuts for politicians as a model for merit based pay and flags a coal strike threatening the nation. They criticize imports of coal from Japan, Brazil’s frost related market tactics, and note Cedar Rapids church notices and rising local family mobility with 2,740 new families in 1977 and 2,620 in 1976.
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Cedar Rapids
Labor Blame Shrugs as Living Costs Rise
A supermarket labor dispute is cited as a factor in growing living costs with claims that organized labor is at fault. Records show the chain uses union personnel nationwide yet offers prices lower than competitors, suggesting savings should reach consumers but frustration grows as the value of the dollar erodes.
Rape Crisis Services Highlight Cedar Rapids Availability
A Cedar Rapids notice urges awareness that sexual abuse occurs beyond Iowa City. It informs residents Linn County of around the clock Cedar Rapids Rape Crisis Services and hotlines through Information & Referral (398 3955) for victims seeking support. The article frames sexual abuse as a broader regional issue.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
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