Word processing centers boost Iowa government efficiency
Des Moines AP reports Iowa has enacted 236 of 385 Governor's Economy Committee recommendations, saving 40.8 million dollars to date with 39 million annual. Office modernization and word processing adoption drive higher efficiency across state agencies, while some recommendations await action or are inactive.
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Jepsen Opposes Congressional Pay Raise in Lame Duck Session
Senator Roger Jepsen of Iowa Brown says he will oppose any attempt to increase lawmakers salaries during the coming lame duck special session. He urges focusing on jobs and Social Security and has staff draft legislation banning a raise if proposed.
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Ex-Ray aide eyed for post with governors
Kenneth Quinn a former aide to Gov. Robert Ray is among five finalists for executive director of the National Governors Association. A screening committee reviewed over 250 applications and interviews are in Colorado this week. Quinn, a foreign service officer on loan to Iowa, has been with the U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies in Vienna.
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Colorado
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Ray
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Mayor seeks foreign aid to repair Emerson flood damage
Emerson Iowa Mayor Jack Evans sought overseas assistance after federal aid was refused for June floods that damaged 28 homes and all businesses in a town of 520. He wrote to 23 nations that have received over 1 billion dollars in US aid since 1945, hoping to raise about 225000 for a new community center.
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U of Hospitals Wins National Public Relations Award
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City earned first place for its total public relations program in 1981. Dean Borg received a certificate and a $500 check after a national panel chose his entry from 98 submissions in six categories.
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City
Association of American Medical Colleges
Dean Borg
U of I Hospitals
Borg
Merck, Sharp and Dohme
Merck and Company Inc. of
Rahway, N.J
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