Iowa public universities urged to launch private-backed student loan plan
The Gazette urges Iowa to create an in state loan program backed by private foundations and tax exempt bonds to cushion reduced federal aid. It cites private colleges already using foundations and notes California's Proposition 13 driven foundation growth. Congress unlikely to cut aid before April 1, making timely action prudent.
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Iowa
Congress
Iown
Uncle Sam
California
Regents’ Institution
Board of Regents
IowaFace Look-Alike Drug Ban Heads to Law Books
Iowa moves toward a law banning sale of look-alike drugs touted as substitutes for harder substances. Advocates cite overdose risk and fraud from misrepresentation as reasons for a state ban, with Cedar Rapids and other cities seeing specialty stores. The measure aims to curb trafficking in phony drugs and protect public health.
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House
Senate
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Letters to The Gazette on social service cuts and a favored worker
A letter from Linn County readers criticizes Reagan era cuts to Social Services special services for abused and troubled children. The writer cites a foster child’s upheaval and urges that Carol Miller White stay in her investigator role to preserve trust and stability for families and children.
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Linn County
Social Services
Special Services
Reagan
Carol Miller-White
Local Business Legacy Fades Under Corporate Change
A community laments the sale of a once-proud local business to a large conglomerate. Workers recall the firm’s former strength and fear jobs moving away under a policy of divisionalization. Residents defend local quality and pride despite outside ownership.
Washington High School Class of 1962 Reunion Plans
The Washington High School Class of 1962 schedules a 20th reunion for July 9 11 seeking missing members. Reunion coordinators Patty Hull Powers and Mary Lou Wiley ask contacted alumni to reach them at Cedar Rapids Iowa and 4400 Deer View Road NE.
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Washington High School
Patty
Hull
Powers
19Th St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Mary Lou Wiley
Reunion
Deer View Road
Rate case appeals critique over Iowa Electric decision
The letter asserts premature attacks on the Commerce Commission's rate ruling for Iowa Electric. It argues public criticism is fair only after the final order is written and review completed, noting IE's history with appeals and overcharges from Duane Arnold repairs. It calls for measured, informed critique post final decision.
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Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric
Commission
District Court
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Billy Graham Charity Gift Sparks Wealth Debate
A Cedar Falls resident recalls meeting Billy Graham amid rumors of Mayo Clinic stock and a suggested Tulsa healing by Oral Roberts. The piece critiques indulgences and tithing, condemns literalist fundamentalism, and echoes scripture about wealth and eyes of the needle.
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Cedar Falls
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Billy Graham
Graham
Tulsa
Oral Roberts
Recession Ending? Bank Economist Sees April Upswing
Joel M. Stern of Chase Manhattan Bank predicts the U S economy will turn up in early April as the monetary base grows sharply. He notes Fed policy shifts and argues the base signals inflation and interest rate paths, despite lagging indicators.
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Herbert Hoover
America
Joel M. Stern
Chase Manhattan Bank
Chase Financial Policy Unit
Stern
U.S
Federal Reserve Banks
Milton Friedman
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Paul Volcker
Bease
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