Iowa ERA vote urged as balanced path to equality
The editorial urges Iowans to approve the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, arguing it would ensure equal rights before the law regardless of sex while not creating feared harms. It dismisses common fears about marriage, restrooms, school sports, military service, or work, noting such changes would rely on federal prerogatives and state law remains to protect privacy and fairness. It also notes amendments are repealable and urges voters to weigh evidence and vote yes this week.
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Culver Defends Self After Stage Attack at UNI
Senator Culver acted to restrain an attacker during a university event at the University of Northern Iowa. He pulled the man away by the sleeve, escorted him offstage, then released him. The incident lasted seconds and opponents quickly argued it should not become a campaign issue.
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Charles Grassley
John Culver
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Grassley
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Lyle Alberts
Taxation and national productivity in a free economy
The author argues forefathers shaped aid to the needy but warns current tax emphasis reduces national ability to save and invest in capital equipment. Higher taxes lower living standards by increasing consumer costs and dampening productivity and investment, ultimately hurting support for the needy.
Tax Relief Echoes in Eastern Iowa Editorials
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans urging tax restraint to protect savings and investment. The letters critique rising taxes, bloated state budgets, and growing bureaucracy, advocating a constitutional convention for tax limits and spending priorities to maintain living standards and fund welfare wisely.
How many presidents name to run with Army troops in Korea
Letter writers debate presidential leadership with references to 4 a.m. runs, Army Korea, and Carter versus Reagan. The writer praises Carter, questions Reagan and diplomacy, and alleges campaign missteps while linking family roles to political trust. The piece frames partisan views on honesty and wartime policy.
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Carter
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
No constitutional convention for tax limits critique
The piece argues against a constitutional convention to enact a tax limitation amendment. It warns of economic and political risks, noting rigid revenue rules could ignore inflation, raise bureaucracy, and invite lawsuits. It urges keeping Iowa’s simple constitution and leaving budget policy to elected officials.
Senator's voting record sparks critique of representation
A critic argues that Senator Culver favors unilateral diplomacy and aligns with trilateralist views, opposing SALT II, supporting U S aid to Nicaragua, and resisting federal spending limits, claiming he does not represent the public or America. The remark frames the senator as self-serving and out of touch.
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John Culver
U.S
Nicaragua
America
Economist Hanna Weston Leads Civil Liberties Groups
Hanna Weston of Iowa City teaches economics at Kirkwood Community College. She serves on the boards of the Iowa and American Civil Liberties Unions and has sat on the Iowa Citizens’ Privacy Task Force.
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Iowa City
Kirkwood Community College
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American Civil Liberties Unions
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