Critics Clash Over Iowa Juvenile Justice Revisions
Public servants from judges to police oppose proposed changes to Iowa juvenile law arguing a jury trial for youths would misapply the process and broaden court control while others say the bill aligns with U S Supreme Court child rights. Lawmakers seek more dialogue to resolve concerns.
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Don Tidrick
Polk County
Washington, D.C
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Myers
Myers
Youth Bureau
Joan Lipsky
U.S. Supreme Court
Lipsky
Campaign chaos cure eyed for presidential primary reform
The plan from Rep. John Ashbrook and Rep. Morris Udall proposes four fixed election dates monthly apart, letting states choose and even skip. It would place all candidates on each ballot and allocate delegates by state results while banning crossover voting.
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John Ashbrook
Ohio
Morris Udall
Arizona
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Lecturing senators should be paid for speaking
Mark Russell notes Senate Democratic leader Robert Byrd opposes fees for lectures. He argues they should be paid. The columnist criticizes student activism and sarcasm about watching soap operas, recalling past era attitudes.
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Senate
Robert Byrd
Redmond blocks home rule bill in Iowa Senate
A reader letter criticized State Senator Jim Redmond for not permitting floor action on the county home rule bill. The writer calls his stance deplorable and argues the measure, already approved by both houses, should go to a voter referendum this year. The author questions Redmond’s regard for Iowa citizens.
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Jim Redmond
Senate
House
Residents oppose Lake Macbride expansion over land loss
In response to Mr Lint’s Feb 28 letter objectors decry the Lake Macbride expansion fearing home and property loss. They note farmland lost since the lake’s creation and cite a 100 acre farm left to weeds after being bought years ago while supporting public recreation if handled differently.
Parity for Farmers Against Socialist Land Use Control
A defender of farmers argues that government land use controls threaten food supplies and fuel price stability. He says subsidies distort prices, that only freeing farmers preserves wealth and avoids shortages, and warns against red tape and socialist land use schemes.
Carter’s image building vs real policy in early presidency
Roscoe Drummond notes Jimmy Carter's first weeks emphasize image over policy. He argues image making is not the measure of a president yet warns against overly artificial gestures. Carter aims to bridge public feeling with a more approachable White House while cautious not to appear phony.
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John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Kennedy
LBJ
Carter
Mr. Carter
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Vietnam
Gether
O'Neill
House
Tip O'Neill moves into new powerhouse in Carter era
Tip O'Neill, newly installed speaker, reshapes the House with a team oriented, back room leadership. He vows ethics reforms, clashes with the White House over GSA appointments, and champions collective leadership while balancing partisan duty with Carter's presidency.
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Tip O’neill
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
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