Food stamp growth prediction under cashless plan questioned
A critical look at the Carter administration cashless food stamp proposal questions Secretary Bergland's forecast. Analysts say enrollment and costs will exceed his figures, with half or more of eligible Americans not yet participating. The piece notes potential public reaction to higher costs and previews a forthcoming editorial.
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Time to vote out Clark in Iowa change call
A reader urges ousting Dick Clark for backing big labor and rising spending. The letter accuses Clark of living far from Iowa reality and says Culver should be targeted next election. It argues senators have grown self important and calls for Iowa to be heard.
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Better Busing in Cedar Rapids Needs Fair Schedules
A letter from a Cedar Rapids resident lauds the city bus system while urging strict traffic law compliance. The writer, wife of a bus driver, cites nonworking speedometers in old buses and stresses the need for reasonable schedules, restroom breaks, and a half hour lunch for drivers to treat riders with courtesy.
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Jensen honored as outstanding lay college trustee nationwide
B A Bud Jensen, chairman of the Kirkwood Community College board, was recognized as the nation s outstanding lay college trustee. The award highlights civic dedication and community contribution, reflecting well on Jensen and the broader community.
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Remembering Roger and a call for civic renewal
A personal reflection on a young man named Roger who died in a Benton County crash at 20. The piece condemns indifference to vulnerable youth and urges charity over material gain, while broadening to critique Iowa politics and Sen Dick Clark. It argues for integrity, constitutional fidelity, and a reversal of a perceived drifting national course.
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Halftime Harmony or TV Contention Between Iowa Teams
After the Iowa vs Iowa State game in Iowa City the marching bands provided a lively halftime show but the delayed TV broadcast aired game films instead. An ISU band member called the situation insulting to performers while noting the struggle between athletics and music in public funding and coverage.
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Group home issue in single family zones draws sympathy
The writer urges acceptance of a group home in a single family zone in Hiawatha, arguing that the right to live applies to all including battered or recovering individuals, and questions petitioners’ stance if they oppose any group home in their neighborhood.
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High-Profile Endorsements Often Do Not Win Votes
A Harris ABC survey finds national figures like Carter Reagan Ford and Kennedy sway few voters. Across regions, more respondents said endorsements would turn them away or have no effect, while money-raising potential remains a tangible benefit for campaigns.
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Word Oddities In Language And Synonyms
Theodore M Bernstein muses on precision in word choice and synonym use. He cites examples like ensure versus assure and anticipate versus expect, noting that some words carry additional meanings beyond their linking sense. The piece urges careful, exact language.
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Isn’t it the truth? A critique of candidates in politics
Carl Riblet Jr. argues voters should study records of candidates to see they have mastered the three S’s of politics the Stall the Sideslip and the Stumble, presenting a sharp syndicated editorial critique of campaigning behavior.
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