Reagan attacks CETA overhauls amid job training debates
The president labels CETA wasteful and discredited as Congress debates a replacement. Linn CETA Director Bob Ballantyne counters with a view of the Linn program, arguing that CETA is effective and hard to replace. Debate centers on funding, stipends, private sector role, and local control with unemployment near 10 percent. The piece notes a final 1983 plan of $3.5 billion for up to 1 million youths and workers.
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Linn Ceta
Bob Ballantyne
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Ballantyne
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Bottle Deposit Law Loss of Steam in Iowa Debate
Iowa’s bottle bill once sparked fierce debate but has cooled as its goal of cutting roadside litter is seen as achieved. Comparisons with neighboring states show less passion now, despite four states voting on similar referendums and others keeping the practice. Public opinion remains largely supportive of the nickel deposit and environmental cleanup.
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Conservation Fish and Game Division
al Ferris
Minnesota
Associated Press
Washington
Colorado
California
Arizona
Nuclear talks in Geneva demand clearer public understanding
The resumption of U S Soviet discussions on nuclear arms in Geneva prompts a call for better public and educational coverage. Experts complain media and universities neglect the debates, while leaders stress broad principles must be public, though details stay private.
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Washington
Geneva
Unemployment tax plan sparks GOP style debate
Letters urge Governor Ray to resist taxing workers for unemployment insurance and defend employer backed payrolls. Readers contrast tax structure with representation, call for stable work forces, and warn of misaligned incentives and layoffs.
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Ray
Who vs whom in headlines and bylines sparks debate
Signi Falk argues journalism may ignore traditional grammar in who and whom usage. The piece notes headlines and articles misapply whom as object while who as subject, citing editors and stylebooks that sometimes permit whom only in limited cases.
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Signi Falk
House call law urged to restore home medical visits
A reader calls for a new law to require doctors to make home visits when patients cannot travel. They argue it helps the weak or those lacking transport and urge citizens to pressure senators and congressmen to act.
Nuclear arms control urged in 2nd District appeal
The author urges decisive nuclear arms policy and labels current resolutions weak. They praise Tom Tauke for supporting a freeze but criticize his voting stance on a White House backed amendment. The message endorses Brent Appel for Congress on Nov 2 to push real solutions.
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