Editorial weighs Iowa farm debt and foreclosure relief limits
The Gazette argues that a governor declared economic emergency could open a one year foreclosure moratorium, but Branstad doubts the law’s reach especially for federal loans. It notes procedural limits, potential loan-market impact, and urges farmers to negotiate with lenders early while legislature weighs tailored measures.
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Branstad
FHA
Farmers Home Administration
Attorney General's
Iowa
Chicago's turbulent mayoral race upended by Byrnes write in bids
Bernard Epton faces two Democratic opponents as Chicago politics stay fluid. Jane Byrne flirted with a write in run, then dropped out, leaving a murky field. Black support for Washington reshapes the contest while race and machine dynamics color speculation.
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Chicago
Bernard Epton
Richard Daley
Jane Byrne
Harold Washington
Epton
Washington
Byrne
United States
Campaigns Highlight Waiting List for Linn County Group Homes
Letters discuss ARC concerns over 100 people on waiting lists for group homes in Linn County. Geri Pettitt urges long and short range planning and notes funding cuts limit three proposed homes to 12 served. A cost comparison favors county support for local care over state institutions. The piece also commends support from League of Women Voters and United Way, with appeals for further assistance.
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Association For Retarded Citizens of
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Geri Pettitt
ARC
United Way
East Central
Iowa
Association For Retarded Citizens
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
D.C
U.S. House
Senate
House
Washington, D.C
U.S. Senate
Washington
Congress
Obscene weaponry and faith in human understanding
Paul A. Smith of Coe College argues against reliance on complex weapons and nuclear teens, warning that technocratic idolatry endangers society. He urges religious leaders to speak plainly about science, technology, and true security. He recalls physicists involved in the atomic bomb and defends humane, loving approaches over military escalation.
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Arthur Holly Compton
Dr. Compton
University of Chicago
Earth
Missiles and diplomacy through European eyes
Flora Lewis analyzes Western reactions to missile deployment talks. She notes European resistance, French support for U.S. missiles, and Soviet brinkmanship. The piece critiques U.S. negotiation timing, Nitze’s role, and the Geneva talks’ fragility amid political flak.
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Nitze
Geneva
Edward Rowny
White House
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Flora Lewis
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