Iowa GRS Debate Follows Senator Clark Proposal
Senator Clark argues for routing all federal general revenue sharing to cities and counties, while Lt. Gov. Neu defends state use. He notes education spending and property tax relief. League of Women Voters calls for more citizen involvement to ensure funds aid people rather than bricks. The debate centers on bypassing state capitols and delivering GRS directly to grassroots.
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Barkley Tale Echoes as Ford Faces Conservative Critics
In Washington Ford confronts the Barkley syndrome as GOP right wingers demand results. The piece argues conservative critics won’t be appeased by recent moves with Schlesinger Rockefeller and Rumsfeld, predicting continued sniping regardless of Ford’s actions.
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Nelson Rockefeller
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James Schlesinger
Ford
Elliot Richardson
England
Donald Rumsfeld
Schlesinger
Henry Kissinger
Rockefeller
Salute to the Institute of Public Affairs 25th Birthday
The University of Iowa's Institute of Public Affairs marks 25 years since its 1949 founding under Dr. Robert Ray. Director Clayton Ringgenberg says IPA's mission is to help Iowa public officials build quality state and local governments through applied research and in service training. The institute emphasizes practical, policy-relevant work and serving Iowa's people and governments.
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Clayton Ringgenberg
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Alice Doesn't Day Reveals Rift In Feminist Debate
The nationwide Alice Doesn’t Day strike fizzled yet sparked intra feminine debate. NOW’s plan failed to mass support, but hardened lines between radical and mainstream feminism, highlighting perceived gaps between ideals and the daily needs of American women.
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Alice
Nuclear insurance critique and Shaklee protest letters
A readers forum raises concerns about the Price Anderson act limiting damages for nuclear accidents and questions the FTC against Shaklee Corp. The letter writers claim damages could exceed 6.2 billion, argue subsidies for nuclear power hinder renewables, and defend Shaklee’s pricing practices amid a consent order. Signers include Janice Kirk and residents from Cedar Rapids and several Iowa towns.
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Don Oakley
AEC
The Case for Controls Economy still reeling
Ford faces rising wholesale prices and higher unemployment, undermining his claim that the economy is stabilizing. The piece argues for aggressive action on unemployment and targeted price controls, warning that inaction risks deeper economic trouble and higher deficits.
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