Carter's push for Western rival Olympics falls flat abroad
Amid calls for a separate Western Games to replace Moscow 1980, Carter and advisers warn it would fail to attract big-name stars or TV interest. Only a dozen countries attended Geneva talks, with notable absences including a Los Angeles 1984 committee. Critics say such a spectacle risks IOC removal of the Games and would not outshine regular Olympics or gain sponsor support.
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Dumb luck and delayed rules shield Malvern chemical threat
The article decries Iowa DEQ limits on enforcing federal hazardous materials rules until October when final regulations arrive. It recounts Malvern’s near disaster from unlabeled drums, solvents, and gasoline, saved only by luck and a court-ordered clean up, highlighting bureaucratic delay and risk.
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Budget amendment critique by a wary conservative
A conservative critic questions a proposed balanced budget amendment, arguing it would entangle the Constitution with vague, unenforceable clauses. He urges defeating Bayh Culver Leahy and Kennedy at the polls and electing steadier representatives to restore fiscal sanity. Universal Press Syndicate
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Linn County Marks Retarded Citizens Month
National Association for Retarded Citizens designates March as Retarded Citizens Month. Linn County Association for Retarded Citizens has 27 years of work defending rights and expanding services for over 5,000 mentally retarded residents. The group now has more than 400 members and seeks continued support as it expands community inclusion and advocacy into a new decade.
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Protest speech on abortion and unborn life closures
The author argues abortion harms unborn babies, cites Jan 22 1973 Supreme Court ruling, claims US has the most liberal laws, and urges public protest to protect unborn life citing moral and religious appeals. The piece frames abortion as a grave moral wrong and calls for collective action.
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Coupon advice could save big on groceries says reader
A reader argues coupons can cut grocery costs by 10 to 30 percent or more. They claim a full series on coupons failed to inform and wasted space, urging publishers to highlight automatic discounts, matchups with store specials, and potential free baskets.
Cedar Rapids mayor taxes burn home owners and inflation
The writer accuses Cedar Rapids officials of blaming inflation while raising property taxes on homeowners. They argue for expenditure cuts over tax increases and decry higher rates as harming residents. The piece suggests big business and government fear high interest rates and contrasts borrowers with leaders.
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Paperwork urged to curb amphetamine abuse in Iowa
Iowa legislators considered a ban on amphetamine prescriptions for weight control but opted to require extensive paperwork instead. A rule was discussed, with the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners planning a quadruple handwritten prescription system, monthly reporting, and computer tabulation to expose improper use while leaving other prescriptions intact.
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