Cablevision Ordinance Faces Voters In Cedar Rapids
The article scrutinizes a proposed city ordinance for a General Electric cable franchise, arguing its vague terms threaten clear service scope and pricing. It notes the council has not endorsed the measure, questions maintenance costs and service expansion, and warns a yes could lock in a weak framework while blocking other providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Cablevision Corp
Legalese
Cedar Rapids
Cablevision Company
William B. Quarton
Sunday Gazette
FCC
Bison delisting sparks debate over controlled harvesting
The U S government maintains a quiet harvest program for surplus buffalo while conservationists compare it to 19th century slaughter. About 30 000 bison roam thriving national park herds but a population boom could threaten farmlands and public safety.
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U.S
America
Letters on Nixon McGovern race and Idaho Indiana vote
A batch of letters discusses the 1972 presidential race with criticism of John Connally and Nixon, support for McGovern, and a call to open minds to McGovern. Other correspondents back Randy Ketelsen for state representative, critique plea bargaining, and oppose lifting Iowa gambling bans. The writers urge policy reforms, justice safeguards, and a debate on lotteries.
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Nixon
America
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
White House
McGovern
Stephen and
Kathy Ragusen
Coralville
Bond vote urged for Linn county home expansion
A local advocate commends Linn county citizens and the board of supervisors for supporting a bond issue to build a new county home. They highlight cost savings versus state care, with per patient monthly costs around 136 dollars versus 990 in state institutions. The piece urges a yes vote on November 7 to meet state standards and benefit the community and needy alike.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Linn
Put on and register language curiosities explained
Theodore M. Bernstein ponders the origins of put one on and the distinction between registered and enrolled voters. He notes slang puzzles and usage quirks in show biz phrases and civic terms, offering light etymology from Latin roots and everyday examples.
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United States
Gardner
Change and Choice in Voting, A North Liberty Note
William E. Roberts of North Liberty argues that voters deserve change through voting even if the outcome is uncertain. He contends citizens should give the other party a chance, noting improvements may come after three or four years of waiting.
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William E. Roberts
North
Liberty
McGovern and Facts: Wealth Gap Highlighted in Campaign
University of Iowa researchers present statistics to counter candidate claims. They note the top 5 percent own 40 percent of wealth while the bottom 50 percent hold 8 percent, framing income redistribution debates in the 1972 presidential race. The piece contrasts Nixon and McGovern rhetoric with accompanying data.
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University of Iowa
George McGovern
McGovern
Richard Nixon
Fatima Message and United Nations Critique
Mrs Margaret Heaverlo urges prayer for conversion of Russia and condemns communism’s spread through the world United Nations and peace talks. She calls for the United States to leave the United Nations and for the UN to leave the U.S. in hope of ending a supposed worldwide government threat.
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Fatima
Portugal
Russia
United Nations
United States
Margaret Heaverlo
Twenty-second Avenue
Peacemaking Picks Up The Settlers Better Late Than By Kissinger
Kissinger declared peace is at hand in Indo China and outlined a settlement with Hanoi that includes a cease fire American troop withdrawal and limited military aid to Saigon while North Vietnamese troops remain in South Vietnam A council of national reconciliation would oversee elections and the deal may reflect Hanoi shifting position to allow Thieu a lasting chance in office amid years of war The agreement comes with questions about its value given four years of conflict and the bloodshed it caused
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York
Henry Kissinger
Indo-China
Kissinger
Hanoi
Washington
Saigon
South Vietnam
Thieu
Council of National Reconciliation and Concord
Viet Cong
Nixon
Cambodia
Laos
North
South
Vietnam
Notable insult amid politics by Carl Riblet
Riblet argues that indifference in politics is the dirtiest insult of all. He cites examples of Democrats claiming apathy and Republicans denying concern, calling out the lack of care as a social failing.
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She Gedur Rapids Gazette
Cablevision
Federal Communications Commission
Bison
People’s Forum
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Gazette
Lowell Phelps
Phelps
John Connally
Senator McGovern
Connally
ITT
Dairymen’s Fund
Watergate
Muskie
Humphrey
FBI
Sen
Henry
Jackson
Eisenhower
Ike
Congress
Marion
Randy Ketelsen
Ketelsen
Lawrence Klima
Fairlane Drive
Glenn Merritt
Clifton Street
Steve Graham
Gerald Eggleston
Circle Drive
Bruce Wescott
Lee Udell
George Karns
L. Bernell Reid
Highway Patrol
James Lind
William Faches
Warren Burger
Faches
Citizens Against Drug Abuse
Mary Michalicek
Kitty Johnson
1529
Sixth Avenue SE
James S. Thomas
Iowa
United Methodist Church
Thomas
Bishop Thomas
New Jersey
Milton Smith Delwein
U.S. Capitol
Theodore M. Bernstein
Special Features Syndicate
New York
Theodore M
McGovern & Facts
Forsake U.N
By Tom Wicker
New York Times Service
Tom
Wicker
Carl Riblet
Hew Jonson
InterOcean Press Syndicate
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