Editorial: Iowa liquor sales shift toward private retailers
The Gazette weighs a bill allowing up to 25 private liquor retailers under state license rules, to be activated by city council or state action with council consent. Critics warn it hampers state control. supporters argue it boosts revenue and consumer service and may start moving liquor sales toward private sector.
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Iowa
State Beer and Liquor Control Commission
Lowa
Congress
FCC should fix universal stereo standard for TV signals
The piece argues for federal regulation to establish a universal stereophonic TV sound standard. It notes three incompatible systems exist and market forces alone risk consumer hardship when moving between markets. FCC action would ensure receivers stay compatible nationwide.
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Federal Communications Commission
National Association of Broadcasters
Electronic Industries Association
FCC
New York
Los Angeles
Messages voters sent on Reagan era Congress and campaign tactics
Dr Kilpatrick analyzes voter signals on Reagan’s 98th Congress. He predicts a tougher but not drastically different second term, with negative campaigning backfiring and tax cuts largely protected by veto power. Potential clashes include school prayer and abortion laws, balanced budget amendment, and minimal impact from extra House Democrats.
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Reagan
Congress
House
National Conservative Political Action Committee
Tennessee
Maryland
Jim Sasser
Paul Sarbanes
Youth conference praised by Cedar Rapids youths volunteers
In Cedar Rapids, Tim Lane thanks Julia Gutz Kenton Thompson Sue Pfeifer Scott Easton Robin Avery Laurie Eirp and others for their help at the Governor's Youth Conference describing them as enthusiastic polite intelligent and enjoyable.
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Cedar Rapids
Julia Gutz
Kenton Thompson
Sue Pfeifer
Scott Easton
Robin Avery
Laurie Eirp
Wildlife ethics letter rebuttal highlights habitat loss as threat
A Nov 4 letter argues that modern sport hunting does not endanger wildlife and, when well regulated, supports population management. It credits habitat loss as the real danger and notes hunter-funded habitat gains benefit both game and non game species. It rebukes the notion that hunting terrorizes wildlife.
Oath and Prayer in Public Schools Debate
A speaker criticizes court and school policy arguing that public schools violate the Constitution by not allowing prayer. The comments reflect frustration from a public school graduate aged 59 who recalls era of school allegiance oaths and questions current practice.
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United States of America
Republic
God
Proxmire
Barfly Musings on Happy Hours and Human Folly
A reflective essay skewers the barfly culture in social life and politics. The narrator recalls common patrons from young offenders to seniors and lampoons oaths, egalitarian foil, and the myth of self sufficiency while noting the lure of Happy Hour and easy camaraderie.
Readers’ Corner Opens for Eastern Iowa Voices
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs.
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