Des Moines dominated five judge appointees draw criticism
The Iowa governor named five appointees to the new appellate court all from one party and three from Des Moines. Critics say the move undermines the 1962 nonpartisan reform by concentrating appointments in a single city and party, risking future partisan influence.
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Cedar Rapids police join Teamsters amid public concern
The piece notes Cedar Rapids police backing the Teamsters two years ago amid wider national ties with the union. It cites U S News and World Report figures that 15 000 officers in over 200 communities hold or benefit from Teamster bargaining power while warning of possible conflicts of interest and public skepticism.
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Mule movers and grammar boo booboos explained
Theodore M. Bernstein critiques usage errors in a Washington fuel debate and TV phrases. He explains carrot and stick incentives, proper verb agreement with numbers and or, and traces the slang term boo-boo to possible roots, noting it may link to boob.
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City library funding blamed by public forum comments
A Cedar Rapids public comment argues fault lies with the library board for misusing funds or with the city council for low tax allocations while federal funds lag. The writer cites three failed library funding votes in December 1969 March 1973 and November 1973 and urges voters to prioritize a new or updated facility.
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Cedar Rapids Name Ideas Face Civic Debate
In a letter to the editor residents challenge branding Cedar Rapids as the Parlor City and question the City of Five Seasons slogan. The note weighs center names such as Cedar Rapids Convention Center Cedar Center and C R Center, then pivots to a separate comment about congressional amendments and constitutional questions.
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Diabetes Bike-a-thon raises funds for research in Cedar Rapids
The second annual event drew about 330 riders and 6,000 sponsors in Cedar Rapids, pledging roughly 15 900 dollars for diabetes research and education. Organizers credit local groups and sponsors including Red Cross McDonald’s North Town Cyclery and KLWW station for a rainy day turnout.
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Iowa
New Man Wins First Debate Amid Calls for Jobs and Power
The piece notes Edwin Newman winning the first debate with Mark Russell moderating. Candidates urge more jobs and more electricity for Philadelphia as the debate closes. It references a long microphone outage and citywide power failures after 10 pm.
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Ripoff and cop-out Drug highs charged to public
The essay argues Pennsylvania permits multi prescription abuse fueling welfare funded drug use. Doctors profit by rapid two to three minute visits, charging ten dollars, while taxpayers fund prescriptions for habit forming drugs. It condemns medical professionals for exploiting dependent indigents and calls for decisive reform.
Campaign near finish lacks clear issues or drive
James J. Kilpatrick assesses a lackluster race with Carter and Ford lagging in inspiration. He notes diffuse blame for inflation, weak issue focus, and fragile public enthusiasm while predicting a tight contest and potential Ford edge with 55 percent turnout.
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