Blouin argues for reordering defense and education spending
Congressman Blouin of Iowa defends strong defense but urges cutting wasteful Pentagon spending to free funds for education. He cites Admiral Rickover and Jimmy Carter criticizing waste, arguing national ideals depend as much on high quality education as on defense.
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Nuclear power seen as key to future U S energy mix
As of 1974, 45 nuclear plants supplied 8 percent of U S electricity, saving about 700 million annually on power bills. Industry foresees 35 percent share by 1987, though debate over Price Anderson indemnity and safety remains.
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Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
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Harmony urged for Iowa GOP in 1976 campaign
Iowa Republican officials seek closer cooperation with the Ford committee after a 1972 rift with CREEP. Iowa GOP figure John McDonald said Ford’s team will work with state and county groups, contrasting past lack of coordination that undermined fund-raising and local campaigns.
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Ford's job rating sinks again amid economic worry
Louis Harris reports a 59 to 38 percent negative view of President Ford, down from 56 to 41 in September, with public doubt centered on economic policy and foreign policy handling. Confidence in the White House is at a low, and only a slim positive view remains on the economy and crisis management ahead of 1976 elections.
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Conservative Coalition of Iowa Defends Rating System
Leroy Corey, chairman, writes to The Gazette defending the group's 1975 rating system. He says editors lacked journals when issues were chosen, argues ratings were fair, and defends focusing on limiting legislative sessions and governor appointive power to reduce big government and promote citizen legislators. Cedar Falls.
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the Gazette
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Iowa
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Conservative Coalition of
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Editorial guidelines for reader letters in The Gazette
The Gazette welcomes reader letters up to 400 words with one letter per writer every 30 days. All letters may be condensed and edited without changing meaning. Anonymous submissions are not published and the writer’s telephone number follows name, address, and a readable signature to aid authentication.
Deception in Cedar Rapids campaign claims examined
A reader challenges two points from a Gazette article on Raymond G. Brown's candidacy for parks commissioner. The letter disputes Brown's claimed college attendance and tenure with the Cedar Rapids parks department, and asserts the writer’s park service experience from 1953 to 1966. It also notes a separate statement by a safety commissioner candidate about choosing a police chief with department backing.
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Cedar Rapids
West Side
Elmer Delaney
Park Department
Don Gardner
Stan Reinis
Parks
Mr. Brown
Police Department
Leadership Guides Yet Inquiries Denied At Hearing
A group of members united behind their leader expresses confidence in the programs and policies planned for the community. They welcome guidance from the leadership and seek to implement outlined initiatives despite initial objections.
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Ment
School bulletin notes missing KCRG Radio Super 30 chart
Sixth graders report the weekly KCRG Radio Super 30 chart has been missing from the paper for the last two Fridays. They explain their bulletin board tracks the chart in color for lessons and music study and request its return.
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