Family Farm Measure in Congress Faces Skepticism
The farm bill proposal by Representative James Abourezk aims to curb nonfarm corporate land control, with a five year disposal window and exemptions for farmer groups and nonprofits. Critics question constitutionality and practicality while Secretary Butz favors strengthening family farmer marketing powers over a broad ban on outside ownership.
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U.S
James Abourezk
D-S.d
Rep. Abourezk
Swain
Iowa
Hughes
South Dakota
McGovern
G.O.P
Nixon
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Congress
Thorus
Bonanza
Butz
Hickel
Cosmic joke on Pioneer plaque stirs cosmic norms debate
The Pioneer 10 plaque features nude human figures. A columnist warns future cosmic inspectors may view the image as a violation of universal pornography laws. The piece riffs on interstellar etiquette and the provocative message by Ralph Ginzburg.
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H-Oh
Pioneer 10
Jupiter
Solar System
Earth
Intergalactic Patrol
Ralph Ginzburg
Postal Rate Hikes Spark Publisher Backlash Across Classes
The U S Postal Service plans 23.9 percent rise for third class mail while second class faces a 145 percent surge, drawing sharp criticism from print media leaders including William F Buckley Jr and others in education and magazines. The moves threaten low rates for publishers and may force some periodicals to fold or raise subscriptions as the postal policy shifts from public service to profit.
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U.S
William F. Buckley, Jr
Aggressive Consumers Targeted for Free Lifestyle Magazine
A 300000 strong group of high spending American families were selected from a 58 million name pool to receive a new magazine named Lifestyle. The publication will cover travel arts sports and discretionary pursuits and is mailed free to those deemed aggressive buyers based on occupation stock home value travel habits and purchase patterns.
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Don Oakley
Haseen
Social
Atso
Limits to Growth and the Club of Rome Report
Anthony Lewis reviews the Club of Rome study The Limits to Growth noting its computer models warn limits to growth will be reached within a century if current trends persist. The piece discusses exponential growth in population production and pollution, the nutrient costs of modern farming, and political action as essential to address ecological limits rather than rely on quick fixes.
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Anthony Lewis
Ashington
Lmits
Club of Rome
Lily Pond
Dennis L. Meadows
M.T
United States
The
Atomic Energy Commission
New York
Trimag Service
Defense Assured Taiwan Impregnable Defense Assured
Jack Anderson reports on Nixon Peiping talks prompting right wing fear of abandoning Taiwan. Secret Pentagon papers argue Chiang kai shek’s forces are more than adequate to repel amphibious assaults, while CIA and DIA assessments see limited CPR capability for multi front attacks. U.S. pledge to defend Taiwan deemed sufficient to deter invasion, with caveats about air sea control and rapid movements.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
Peking
Taiwan
Truman
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
U.S
Pentagon
Defense Intelligence Agency
CPR
Chinese Peoples Republic
Mao Tse-tung
Russia
Central Intelligence Agency
Ater
GRC
Repubic of China
Pacific
DOD
Uintteg Fentyra Syndicate
Nixon Leads Muskie in Feb Likely-Voter Survey
Harris Poll shows Nixon 47 percent and Muskie 43 percent in a two way race, with Wallace 5 percent and 3 percent undecided. Wallace’s presence shifts margins, while Muskie gains with young and independent voters but Humphrey trails.
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Humphrey
Nixon
Muskie
Harris
Hubert Humphrey
China
George Wallace
Wallace
Senator Muskie
Richard Nixon
Edmund Muskie
Song
Nixon Muskie
Governor Wallace
Minnesota Democrat
Hume Tal Nuh Sina Pier Ae Age
Midwest
South
Chicago Tribune
New York
Newy
People s Forum For ETV Defends Northeastern Iowa Support
The March 1 Gazette quotes Senator Charles Balloun denying school interest in ETV while a February 24 delegation from northeastern Iowa including Wayne Burns and Gordon Christianson shows active school support. The piece argues education comes from many sources and urges ETV without censorship.
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Charles Balloun
Balloun
Iowa
Wayne Burns
Decorah
Gordon Christianson
North Winneshirk
Frati Television
Iife
Injustice to the Editor Letter from Decorah criticizes politics of TV network expansion
The letter accuses Senators Balloun and Messerly of stalling the educational television network over programming criticisms. It argues such tactics discriminate against 35 percent of Iowa's population and mocks those unable to grasp basic logic and justice. Richard Viviseker, Decorah.
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Balloun
Senator Messerly
Balloun-Messerly
Richard Viviseker Decorah
Bever Zoo Preservation Club Campaign Success At Bevery Park
The Bever Zoo Preservation Club thanks donors from Nov. 18 to Dec. 15 for raising $3869.02 toward an $800 goal. Disbursements totaled $287.93, leaving a net $581.08. Two baby acelots were purchased for $425. $156.09 remains for future structural improvements. Contact 365-2490 to help.
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Bever Zoo Preservation Club
Bevery Park Zoo
Muskie Front-Page Coverage Draws McGovern Critique
A reader objects to the February 28 Gazette front page, claiming the headline "19 Town Muskie Delegates Seen" biases readers toward Muskie and implies he leads the race. The letter argues McGovern will likely win delegates and calls for fair coverage of all candidates.
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Muskie
Iowa
George McGovern
Lesser Evil Over Time Change Sparks TV Dilemma
A student at Town State University voices annoyance at KCRG shifting Dick Cavett's air time during quarter break. With 10:30 p.m. now, the author weighs the lesser evil between Johnny Carson and late movie, noting Carson as the new choice.
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Town State University
Dick Cavett
KCRG
Johnny Carson
Channel 9
Larry Hertel
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