IPERS debated as Iowa housing loan option
Governor Ray asks the IPERS investment advisory board to study housing loans as a possible use of state pension funds. Former IPERS chair Warren Curtis and Sen. John Nystrom urge caution, stressing fund safety and liquidity while evaluating long term risks and potential state housing benefits. The Home Builders Association backs earmarking 10 percent of IPERS to first mortgage loans on Iowa single family homes, but lawmakers seek careful scrutiny.
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Brady's comeback wows White House press corps
James Brady returned to the White House for a refurbished press room ceremony after being shot on March 30. Doctors call his progress miraculous though left side paralysis and mood swings persist. Brady jokes with reporters and hints at a full return despite ongoing recovery.
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Nixon back already a public figure in wary eyes
The piece weighs Nixon’s return to public visibility after Watergate and Reagan’s handling. It weighs public hysteria, foreign policy ties with Saudis and China, Nixon’s pension, and political calculations, noting critics’ fears and media reactions. It cites Oelwein sources on timing and the Nixon card.
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Salt Institute clarifies stance on sodium labeling
The Salt Institute states it supports voluntary sodium labeling and backs mandatory labeling only if a data base and reliable measures exist. It says the editorial misrepresented its position, noting it favors labeling sodium with nutrition facts and urges industry leadership to label products.
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Thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express views
Richard O O Shirk of Oelwein, retired president of Shirk Oil Co., former Iowa Library Commission member and chairman, and former Republican activist, appears as a noted participant in the invitation for local opinions.
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Overpaid athletes spark reader debate
A Letter to The Gazette argues professional athletes earn far more than doctors and police, citing Yankee salaries and the draft. The writer questions the societal value of athletic pay, noting earlier strikes and urging appreciation for doctors and law enforcement.
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Gazette Editorial Letters Guidelines Include Standard Rules
The Gazette invites letters to the editor with a 400 word limit and possible edits. Writers must include name street address signature and a non published phone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published and only one letter per writer every 30 days. Contents should focus on issues and events rather than personalities and exclude verse.
Missouri Free Speech Versus Religion Clash at UMKC
The Supreme Court hears Widmer vs Vincent on First Amendment limits at Missouri Kansas City campus. The case centers on access to a public university for a Christian student group to worship and study Bible reading versus bans on religious use of campus facilities. Justice questions reveal tensions between free speech and establishment concerns.
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