Iowa Falls Short in Gaining Nonpartisan Redistricting Recognition
The Gazette cites Common Cause’s evaluation listing Colorado Hawaii and Montana as nonpartisan exemplars, while Iowa is criticized for allowing potential party influence. It notes the Legislative Service Bureau drafting plans and warns of possible remapping pressures and the two Republican incumbents in the same district.
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Iowa
Common Cause
Legislative Service Bureau
LSB
Colorado
Hawaii
Montana
Leach
Tauke
M1 Tank Scrutiny Sparks Mixed Army Praise
Army press kit extols the 60 ton M1 tank amid earlier test claims of design flaws and high costs. Report notes early Fort Knox evaluations were critical, while current Army praise resembles auto advertising, prompting questions about weapon's true combat viability and production plans.
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U.S. Army
Fort Knox
Turkey
Money Market Funds Spark Finance Sector Debate
A debate over booming mutual money market funds pits vendors and regulators against traditional banks and thrifts. MMMFs attract over 5 million savers with more than 118 billion dollars under management, while regulators warn of risk and urge parity rules and stricter safeguards.
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Mmmfs
Money
Thoughtful Iowa Views From Local Readers
Periodic observations from eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. Cy Douglass of Marion is a retired journalist who served as AP bureau chief in Oklahoma City Boston and Des Moines. He was executive director of the United Nations Association Iowa Division.
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Cy Douglass
Marion
Associate Press
Oklahoma City
Boston
Des Moines
United Nations Association
Iowa
Harding Junior High Collage talent show praised by letter writer
A reader attended Harding Junior High's May 15 year end show Collage and praised the students while criticizing the music director for including an adult choral number. The writer urged directing staff to keep student performances separate from adult talent.
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Harding Junior High
Harding
Legion Fisheree Brings Joy to Robbins Lake Children
The Hanford Post 5 American Legion hosted its annual Fisheree at Robbins Lake, delighting hundreds of kids who fished along the banks. Organizers hope the event fosters lifelong sportsmen and stewardship of clean rivers and lakes. Carl and Betty Schade praise the Legionnaires for their work.
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Hanford
American Legion
Robbins Lake
Legionnaires
Lefever and human rights role questioned in Senate hearing
The column argues Ernest Lefever would be wrong for assistant secretary of state for human rights if he refuses to name violators beyond the Soviet Union. It recalls Patric ia Darien under Carter and Jacob Timmerman's torture account to urge clear, outspoken advocacy for human rights worldwide. It condemns dismissive views of Argentina's torture and emphasizes firm moral opposition to abuses.
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Washington
Ernest Lefever
Soviet Union
Lefever
Patricia Darien
Jimmy Carter
Jacob Timmerman
Carter
Grammar bloopers and usage notes from media miscues
A compilation of language slips from a columnist and letters noting incorrect or awkward phrasing. Examples include misused farther and further, media as a plural, shall versus will, and pronoun agreement with their. The piece highlights common errors in writing and broadcasting.
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National Association of Retired Teachers
American Association of Retired Persons
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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