Court split on school funds tests Iowa eyes cautious course
The Supreme Court upheld textbook loans to nonpublic schools while striking auxiliary services, prompting Iowa to reexamine a state law funding teaching materials for churches. Dissent argues the ruling confuses loans to students with funding schools and religion. The piece decries entanglement of public money with church schools and urges a return to clear separation.
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Iowa farmers ride favorable planting winds toward corn lead
In a May 21 observation, a return to normal corn planting is praised as boosting farm prosperity while warning against booby traps. The piece notes linked effects on pork beef and poultry prices and defends fair prices for livestock amid overall good times.
Way with words Say-play by Theodore M Bernstein
Mrs. N.WX of Philadelphia asks about word origins like hurdy gurd y hodgepodge and mishmash. The piece explains reduplication as doubling sounds from childhood through adulthood with examples such as willy nilly and willy niff tL, noting test terms like multiple choice.
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Isnt it the truth? Commentary on politics and retirement
An obscure fragment critiques politicians who seek power and retire with the same self interest as government spending. It hints at nonpublic officers sharing an opportunistic view and cites a quoted sentiment about politics as a vehicle for personal advancement.
Ford faces pressure as U S foreign policy questions rise
In a tumult of calls from Egypt to the Philippines and Western allies, President Ford is urged to use aid to shape peace and alliances while he reconsiders America’s foreign policy. Senators push Israel support as Sadat seeks concessions. Ford campaigns abroad to project leadership amid budgeting strains.
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Unseating Rep Sylé Stephens Sparks Iowa Voter Debate
A readers forum charges Democrats with disregarding the voting rights of 92 voters by unseat of Rep Sylé Stephens. The letter argues independents and Republicans equally deserve votes counted and cites historical House seating split outcomes to challenge Democratic claims.
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Anti farmer editorial shocks residents in Gazette
A reader objects to a Gazette editorial claiming a good spring will bring lower prices for pork beef and poultry. The letter cites local agricultural firms Quaker Gats Link Balt FMC Century Penick Ford and questions city reliance on the industry.
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Farmers demand fair prices amid historic cattle depression
The writer argues livestock prices and feed costs have crushed American cattle feeders over the last 18 months. He warns urban workers bear the yo-yo effects of farm hardship and urges a fair return on farmers investments, linking Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Waterloo to ag economic health.
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Head Start celebrates tenth anniversary with community chili supper
On May 16 the Head Start program marked ten years with a chili supper at First Christian church. Gratitude was extended to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City merchants, B T n company, Linn-Mar school Folk group, The Gazette for coverage, and Head Start parents for their hours of work and donated cakes and pies.
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Parking fines and arrests spark letter to editor
Ty the Editor questions why some parking and speeding tickets are canceled while others lead to arrests and fines. He argues for simpler notices and fewer police deployments, noting thieves and violent crime should occupy officers more. He laments city revenue from fines and urges reallocating police effort to more important tasks.
Making of a New Majority Party roils conservative politics
A discussion of William Rusher and his book arguing for a new Independence party to replace the Republican Party. The piece notes Wallace and Reagan as pivotal figures, the potential GOP split, and how Ford's poll ratings and Reagan’s challenge could shape a 55 to 45 Independence lead.
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