Iowa usury bill could boost loan rates for farms and business
State Rep. Laverne Schroeder warns the Iowa Senate on a proposed bill that would raise usury ceilings to five points above the 90 day commercial paper rate. With current rates around 17.5 percent, borrowing could top 22 percent for farmers and firms if approved. The piece notes banks face higher costs and that high ceilings may attract funds from other states, risking tightened loan availability for spring needs. The federal cap is set to expire April 1, with expectations of extension.
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Laverne Schroeder
the Gazette
Iowa
House
Senate
Rep. Schroeder
James Maurice
Monticello State Bank
Congress
Capitol Hill
Promise versus reality in Nicaragua aid stance
The piece argues that despite civil war and hardship, Nicaragua maintains non aligned status while seeking a $75 million economic package. It criticizes U S politicians for delaying aid, noting a symbolic loan could reassure lenders and urging Congress to find funds even as debate continues.
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Somoza
Miami
Carter
Washington
Congress
Readers respond amid Trilateralist controversy letters
A letter exchange critiques Spotlight reporting on the Trilateralists and political figures. The writer lists several anti Trilateralist titles and publishers, urging readers to consult alternative materials while defending Spotlight’s investigative team.
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Spotlight
Carter
Howard Ruff
Ruff Times
Trilateral Over Washington and CFR Contested in Letters
A reader argues that Trilateral Commission and CFR influence U S policy and criticizes media for censorship. He cites Sutton and Goldwater works and lists organizations opposing global governance while noting a Russian factory built with U S tech and Chase Manhattan funds.
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Barry Goldwater
Washington
A.C. Sutton
P.M. Wood
Scottsdale, Ariz
Sutton
Soviet Union
Kama River
Russia
U.S
Chase Manhattan Bank
Anderson as third party bid versus Reagan and Ford
William Safire reports on John Anderson’s potential third party run as a defection risk for Reagan and Carter opposition. The piece weighs Anderson’s appeal to liberals, his dislike of the Republican right, and the potential to peel votes in New York Illinois New England and California, plus historical parallels with Breckenridge and McCarthy.
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John Anderson
Illinois
Anderson
New York
Pennsylvania
Florida
California
Congress
Norman Lear
Paul Newman
Robert LaFollette
Carter
Reagan
Anderson “New Coalition
New Coalition
New England
Heartland
West
John C. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Baker
Connally
Bush
Republican Forum
League of Women Voters
Diocletian
Reagan’s Illinois win reshapes 1980 race outlook
In Illinois Reagan defeats rivals in an open primary showing strong independent support. Analysts note a rising conservative trend aided by his appeal and a potential strong running mate like James Thompson. Liberal fears persist but Kissinger may not lead state in a Reagan White House.
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Reagan
Nbc-Associated Press
Millstone
Richard S. Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Illinois
James Thompson
Thompson
Iran
United Nations Commission
Libya
John Marshall
Ronald Reagan
White House
Henry Kissinger
John Birch Society appeals for truth and information
A message extols the John Birch Society motto education is our total strategy and truth is our only weapon. It claims apathy harms the nation and urges contact with members for information on current issues including energy. It counters accusations of Nazi or racist ties and notes high poll worker activity amid campaigns.
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John Birch Society
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