Inflation Debate Shows Shift in Bosworth Viewpoint
Barry Bosworth of the Council on Wage and Price Stability warns that inflation stems from rising costs in energy, food, housing, and medical care, not just demand. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal predicts cooling in the fall with continued wage and price guidelines, amid forecasting errors and policy missteps.
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George Meany
Barry Bosworth
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Bosworth
White House
W. Michael Blumenthal
Treasury
Blumenthal
Iowans unlikely to back parimutuel horse betting
The statehouse session closed with little support for legalizing parimutuel horse racing in Iowa. Despite alleged tax and tourism gains seen in Nebraska and nearby states, public indifference, concerns over animal welfare and the mixed track record of legalized gambling dampen enthusiasm, suggesting Iowa voters may mirror Virginians in voting against it.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
South Dakota
Kentucky
Virginia
Plot theory washes out fault is ours
Washington reports that panic over gasoline has reached epidemic levels with mile long lines at service stations. The piece argues there is no conspiracy by oil companies and that the petroleum industry is tightly monitored by government agencies, including energy and interior departments.
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Washington
America
Department of Energy
Interior Department
Securities and Ex
Change in College Purpose Sparks Reflection on Why
The piece reflects on how colleges shift from fostering critical thinking to credentialing aimed at immediate job outcomes. It argues this shift devalues analysis of ethics and long-term wisdom, warning that widespread focus on how over why risks eroding private colleges and leadership virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.B. White
Bryn Mawr
Monster State University
Moped rider vows future victory over gas guzzlers
A Cedar Rapids writer defends his economy oriented moped against skeptics. He predicts rivals in gas powered cars will regret vanity as he rides to work while others fear high fuel costs and limited options. The letter emphasizes wasteful driving on First Ave. and the advantage of economical transport.
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John H. Chapman Jr
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
the Chapman Co
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission
Cedar Rapids Gas Savings and Cedar County Plow Critique
A reader urges Cedar Rapids to curb gas waste by using buses and laments high costs at 60 cents monthly. He also condemns Cedar County road plowing delays causing snow and mud issues, risking emergencies and dairy deliveries. Don Weir KLWW aided diabetes bike ride with prizes and public service support.
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Don Weir
KLWW
American Diabetes Association
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Art Heusinkveld
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Rome
United States
Earth
France
Germany
Japan
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Washington Star Syndicate
First Ave
California
Cedar County
Weir
Don
Don Cantaberry
Northview Drive
Marion
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