Regrettable departure of Iowa's Jernigan after 20 years
Kenneth Jernigan resigns as director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind after two decades marked by both strong program growth and stormy disputes. The move follows persistent criticism and clashes with lawmakers and the Des Moines Register over the National Federation of the Blind, with lingering questions about in-resident training rules for dogs.
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Carter to lead White House staff evaluation
President-elect Carter taps Hamilton Jordan to head the White House staff reassessment after a turbulent first year. The move follows criticism of staff quality and signals a possible shakeup among second-tier personnel abroad and at the top levels.
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Carter Aides Eye Narrow Panama Vote Push
Hamilton Jordan works undecided senator calls as Mondale visits Capitol Hill. White House notes the 67th vote exists but 65th and 66th are not assured, amid ties to DeConcini reservation and Packwood opposition. Expect slow gains on energy bill, miners contract, and first Panama treaty approval shaping Carter’s standing.
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Senator Clark urged to oppose labor reform bill in U.S. Senate
A letter to Senator Dick Clark argues the labor law reform bill S F 2467 threatens Iowa small businesses by requiring employers to host union presentations on company time. The writer accuses Clark of taking labor group support while serving Iowa, urging him to reconsider his vote.
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Labor sentiment in Iowa voters shapes Senate race
The speaker notes only one of five workers feels compelled to join a labor organization, yet argues Iowa residents can influence Senate elections despite funding gaps with national labor groups. The message emphasizes local donor impact on who wins in upcoming elections.
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Independence Electric Trustees Respond to Gazette Criticism
The trustees and manager of the Independence Municipal Electric Utility defend their conduct after three Gazette articles. They say meeting discussions were truthful, annual audits exist, and city hall holds certified reports. They accuse the Gazette of unjust slander and call for editor review before printing derogatory pieces.
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Open bargaining criticism in The Gazette editorial
Editorial argues the Gazette misrepresented open bargaining, blaming editors for suppressing sensational remarks. It notes bargaining is pressured by workers and managers, with both sides under public scrutiny, and warns media openness should start with their own proceedings before urging sunshine bargaining.
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Silence, please Decibel warheads assail us
Norman Cousins laments rampant noise in urban life. He critiques constant sound from traffic, construction, elevators, hotels, clubs, and offices as eroding privacy and sanity and urges valuing regular periods of silence for mental nourishment.
Calls to shift funds from ADC and Social Security to Meals on Wheels
A reader urges cutting Aid to Dependent Children and a portion of Social Security to support elderly programs like Meals on Wheels. The letter argues many young people abuse benefits and proposes work programs to fund elder care while recalling the effort of the elderly in building the country.
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Isn t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
People bought more mirrors last year than in any previous year. It shows that we are becoming more like peacocks more preoccupied with display than with scratching for feed.
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