Nightmarish Senate bill on energy board arouses critics
The Senate passed a Jackson bill 68 to 25 creating an energy mobilization board with no conflict of interest exemptions for four members. It would waive future environmental rules, grant fast track powers, with EPA veto but presidential final say, and allow private sector appointees to speed projects amid fears of weaker oversight and greater pollution risks.
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Campaign finance formality urged to raise report floor
Iowa campaign finance officials urge the 1980 Legislature to raise the reporting threshold from $100 to $500 to cover committees created by candidates for public office. They warn current rules burden the small staff and note most committees spend well above $500, though loopholes exist if multiple committees are formed.
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Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission
Commission
Children and Dental Fear course aims to ease dentist fear
Mark Russell notes a University of Iowa College of Dentistry course titled Children and Dental Fear. He recalls the belief that children feared dentists, leading to circus like offices and staff trained in juggling to calm young patients.
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University of Iowa
College of Dentistry
Pope John Paul II visit stirs emotion but not clear progress
Conor Cruise O'Brien evaluates the pope's Ireland and Britain tours noting crowds were profoundly moved yet offer no sign of improved behavior. He questions whether the pope’s message will resolve Middle East tensions or alter IRA support, while praising the mood lift but stressing reason must guide political solutions.
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John Paul II
Middle East
Zehdi Terzi
United Nations
Palestine Liberation Organization
Letters defend KISS ban opposition as unfounded
A reader argues against efforts to ban KISS from performing at the Civic Center October 10. The writer contends the group’s symbolism and makeup are theatrical and not satanic, praising loyal fans and calling for research into the true nature of the band. Gene Simmons is cited as an example of the stage persona.
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KISS
Civic Center
Gene Simmons
Editor letters argue KISS concerts not satanic
A reader defends KISS shows as theatrical acts not demonic and questions parental influence on youths attending concerts. The piece notes that audiences include both children and adults, cites a $10 ticket and suggests cities like Des Moines Dubuque and Waterloo would welcome the revenue regardless of censorship.
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Mr. Carey
KISS
Des Moines
Dubuque
Waterloo
Rumors Target Kiss With Abusive Letters
A wave of degrading letters targets the group KISS, amid accusations and rumors. The piece notes that rumors spread cannot be trusted and calls for caution in accepting unverified claims.
Kiss band members defend themselves against Satanic myths
A 1978 letter by Paul Stanley rejects claims that Kiss members worship Satan and argues the band simply makes music. The text counters rumors about songs like Beth and Christine 16, notes public misperceptions, and asserts the artists are ordinary men pursuing their livelihood.
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KISS
Christine
Dr. Love
Beth
Real problems mentioned in Gazette critique of Carey
The Gazette praises reporter Dick Hogan for presenting KISS's side on October 1 while criticizing Mr. Carey for not doing so. The piece urges Carey and followers to address real issues facing children, including drug availability in schools and media violence, rather than singling out musicians.
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Dick Hogan
Kiss
Carey
Mr. Carey
Jimmynomics and the economic engine meltdown in Washington
The piece argues inflation soars at 18.5 percent while Carter loses public support, blaming fed policy and Miller for slow rate hikes. It urges drastic measures: slash non defense spending to balance the budget and raise short term rates by three points to induce a recession and reset inflation.
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