Postal Union Leader Uses Family Need in Wage Talk
Emmet Andrews of the American Postal Workers Union argues that top pay of around 15 000 for a worker with a family is not excessive, while discussing wage restraint. The piece notes shifting norms toward equal pay regardless of family size and gender, framing Andrews as adapting to new standards.
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Emmet Andrews
American Postal Workers
Andrews
Council On Wage- Price Stability
Postal Workers
Iowa Eyes Unsigned Bill On Drinking Age
The Iowa minimum drinking age bill, raising it from 18 to 19, awaits Governor Ray’s decision within three days after the Legislature ends its session. A veto is likely, but inaction would make the bill law without his signature, a path used by Governor Erbe in 1961 to rename Iowa State Teachers College.
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Ray
House
Senate
Erbe
Iowa State Teachers College
State College of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Carter’s Public Relations Gamble on Rafshoon Aide
Amid Watergate fallout and a sagging poll image for President Carter, Gerald Rafshoon is named White House communications aide to shape themes and credit. The piece argues deeper political shortcomings, notably in energy, welfare, and Civil Service reform, require political craft beyond PR.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Watergate
Nixon
Carter
Gerald Rafshoon
Atlanta
Rafshoon
White House
Jody Powell
Congress
Saving lag looks alarming across the United States
The Wall Street Journal survey shows Americans saved 5.1 percent of after-tax income in 1977, the lowest among major industrial nations. While Britain, France and Canada show rising savings, U.S. capital investment lags, risking higher interest rates and slower future growth.
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U.S
The
Wall Street Journal
Japan
France
West Germany
Britain
Canada
United States
Commerce Department
Letter to Senator Clark on Panama deal sparks dispute
A reader criticizes Senator Dick Clark for an insulting reply about the Panama agreement. The letter argues that voters should have priority over both the President and the public. The writer cites democracy and accountability, noting support for voting leaders out if needed.
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Sen
Dick Clark
Panama
President Carter
Lethal habit letter prompts call for cleaner air
The writer cites May 19 letter on smoking to argue for a new leader and cleaner air. They compare ex-smokers to grade letters A through D, noting many face a double handicap and that non-smokers deserve relief from smoke and coughing caused by others.
Bill Hansen outlined as strongest Republican lieutenant governor candidate
The author, a former Iowa legislator, endorses Bill Hansen of Cedar Falls as the top Republican choice for lieutenant governor. Hansen, a longtime insurance and real estate businessman, is praised for Senate experience, leadership, and his record of four election wins in a tough district, with vows to cut welfare fraud and shorten sessions. A local note complains about police funding delay and Five Seasons Center land purchase funds.
Compliment to porch thief ends in plant theft
Letter writer thanks a passerby who complimented the hanging plants then stole the pots and macramé hangers from the front porch. The note questions the thief’s mindset and wishes the items be returned to their rightful place.
Grammar notes on adjectives and word usage
Theodore M. Bernstein discusses common grammar faults such as ill matched sentence parts and awkward comparisons. He explains adjective degrees, the er and est forms versus more and most, and clarifies when less or least are needed. He adds a note on the slang term blowback and its military origin.
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Fromk Nye
Jane Donnelly
John Robertson
By Tom Wicker
Edward Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
New York Times Service
Don Graff
Sion
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Etta
Hulme
Clark
Bill Hansen
Cedar Falls
Bill
David M. Stanley
Muscatine
Clift
Chicago
Five Seasons Center
Council
Theodore M. Bernstein
Jane
Anice H. Tripp
Greenville, N.C
Mike Knight
Chester
New York Times Syndicate
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