Miller votes against Butz in Senate agriculture nod
Senator Jack Miller the ranking Republican on the Senate agriculture committee opposed confirmation of Dr Earl Butz as secretary of agriculture as the committee narrowly approved the nomination 8 to 6. The piece analyzes the political risk, past cabinet confirmation norms, and the need to balance farm supply with demand amid a bumper crop and falling corn prices.
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Jack Miller
Earl Butz
Senate Agriculture Committee
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Senate
Butz
Ezra Taft Benson
No Fault Auto Insurance Sparks Federalism Debate
James J. Kilpatrick surveys insurers, lawmakers, and state experiments as they clash over no fault automobile insurance. He notes the NAII push for a flexible model within federalism, opposed to a single nationwide system, and cites early state adoptions in Massachusetts Florida Illinois Delaware Oregon Minnesota and South Dakota alongside projected costs and varied coverage levels.
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National Association of Independent Insurers
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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Mind Warping Toys and Hype Warned by Expert
Dr. Carol Seefeldt of the University of Maryland cautions that overly realistic toys may hinder child development and suggests careful selection. She cites an X rated torture kit and a Vietnam era medical play set as examples of dangerous gimmicks that appeal to imagination while risking harm, urging parental guidance and professional advice when concerns arise.
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Prince
Rooster
Carol Seefeldt
University of Maryland
Early Childhood Education Center
Food and Drug Administration
Ageless adage and tax woes spark Cedar Rapids letter
A reader argues the income tax fuels global conflict and war gear, criticizing U N funding and political cycles. The letter asserts tax money props bases abroad and domestic political change, calling money the root of all evil. It mentions a Cedar Rapids drum corps and Emerald Knights travel.
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Tower of Babel
Cedar Rapids
Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Featured in Accent on Youth
Emerald Knights booster club thanks Sunday Editor Phyllis Fleming for selecting the drum corps for a feature in Accent on Youth and congratulates her on the fine presentation Gazette Nov. 21. The club notes readers may view the piece as booster opinions.
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Phyllis Fleming
Accent On
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Emerald Knights Booster Club
Jesus Revolution Faces Challenge From Church Leaders
Rebuilders grapple with new thoughts as bishops and moderators confront revolutionary attitudes. The hierarchy fears the Jesus revolution could sway people from established doctrine. Stones are cast as clashes unfold, with hope some youth may shape a new church. Jesus Christ Superstar expresses support.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Forum Letters Guidelines for Gazette Readers
The Gazette editorial page invites readers to submit letters on issues or events rather than personalities. Letters should stay on one topic for strong readership and about 400 words. One letter per month per writer. none published anonymously. Include name, address, signature, and telephone number for authenticity verification.
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W elephant Isn t an Air Going Zoo One Upsmanship in Skies
Airline satire details American Airlines testing 747s with piano bars and a rival airline trialing a zoo and safari flights. The piece sketches a comical scene of pumas, snakes, and a crocodile at a piano bar, plus an overflight safari with jungle sections and mounted chaos in the cabin.
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Ashington
American Airlines
Sky Fun
Paducah
Boola Boola
Yale
New Haven
Nixon oil policies sabotaging Phase II aims says Proxmire study
A secret Senate study prepared for hearings in January accuses President Nixon of favoring oil magnates and undermining Phase II goals. It outlines higher pump costs, quotas, subsidies, and tax advantages for majors, plus anti trust concerns and limited competition from independents. It calls for tighter controls to save taxpayers over $2 billion.
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Senate
Nixon
William
Justice Department
White House
Oil Tax Loophole Battle Politically Heated
Reformers denounce oil baron greed and oppose tax subsidies for Big Oil. Senator Russell Long pushes a 7 percent investment loophole favoring oil rigs built domestically and used overseas, beating opposition 58 to 38 in a secret Finance Committee session.
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