Emergency farm bill aims to curb crop surpluses
The Carter administration's voluntary acreage set aside prompts Georgia Senator Talmadge to propose an emergency farm bill co sponsored by Iowa's Clark and Culver. The plan would pay farmers 75 per acre for idled land after participating in the set aside, with total land reductions nudging prices higher and likely reducing exports. Critics warn of weather risks, trade fallout, and higher urban food costs.
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Georgia
Talmadge
Agriculture Department
Agriculture Committee
Israel must seek peace after terror in Tel Aviv area
In the wake of a brutal Palestinian attack north of Tel Aviv, The author argues that while fear and anger rise, Israel must keep pressing for peace and engaging Sadat’s initiative. He warns against letting terrorism block negotiations and stresses that abandoning territory or negotiating risks endangerment to moderation and stability. New York Times Service
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Bolton
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Middle East
Sadat
Tel Aviv
West Bank
The Supernatural Haunt Guide Stirs Government Tourism Debate
The Travel Service publishes a regional guide The Supernatural Haunting Houses and Legendary Ghosts featuring mansions such as Decatur House in Washington and Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home in Alexandria. The release, funded by the Commerce Department, draws libertarian jeers from Sen. Proxmire who questions bureaucratic spending while noting famous apparitions sparking public fascination.
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U.S. Commerce Department
Wisconsin
Proxmire
Washington
Decatur House
Stephen Decatur
Robert E. Lee
Alexandria
Iowa senators questioned on canal treaty stance
A reader asks if Senators Clark and Culver represent Iowa voters as polls show strong opposition to surrendering the canal. The letter cites Sen Crane and Conservative Digest data indicating 90 to 100 percent mail against giving up the canal and seeks clarity on representation.
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Panama Canal
Phil Crane
Panama
Conservative Digest
Iowa
Clark
Culver
Sen. Crane
To the editor their lessons before it is forever too late
J M Christen of Elgin pens a pointed appeal urging timely action on underlying issues before irreversible harm occurs, emphasizing urgency and community responsibility.
Repleading Denied Reflects on Panama Canal Issue
A reader letter criticizes U S policy on defending abroad and plans to hand over the Panama Canal. The writer recalls a 1960s bank robbery case in Cedar Rapids and disputes legal assurances given by prosecutors and counsel, claiming a guilty plea was coerced by guarantees of a lighter sentence.
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Panama Canal
Bohemian Savings and Loan
Cedar Rapids
William Givens
United States
Gary Robinson
Debate over nursing home regulation stirs strong views
The narrative describes a March 4 meeting between Linn County Medical Society and State Health Department representatives. It argues that costly rules strain nursing homes while officials denied the medical group’s concerns. The writer expresses frustration over legal outcomes and broad criticism of federal court processes. The piece warns of a dangerous trend needing action.
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Linn County Medical Society
State Department of Health
Medical Society
Health Department
Sadat’s bold ultimatum to Begin in Mideast crisis satire
James J. Kilpatrick argues in a Washington Star Syndicate piece that Sadat could pressure Israel with a blunt settlement demand. He mocks the Arab world’s economic strain, population growth, and arms costs while urging Egypt to seek peace and modernization rather than war.
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