Overboard on blame in unemployment debate
The editorial criticizes both parties for blaming others over the 10.1 percent unemployment figure and urges voters to focus on plans for the future. It notes mixed economic signals, with inflation easing and markets improving, yet high joblessness persists since the 1940s and stresses bipartisan responsibility.
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Charles Manatt
Reagan
Carter
Wall Street
Reagan White House
Jimmy Carter
Congress
State awards Benton County farmer crop damage payment
The Iowa Appeal Board reversed a prior ruling and ordered the state to pay Larry Moody 932 for corn damage in July 1981 caused by National Guard propwash during a search for a murder suspect. Moody initially resisted submitting a claim but will receive funds now, with the state seeking repayment from city and county authorities.
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Benton County
State Appeal Board
Larry Moody
Waterloo
Moody
Mount Auburn
National Guard
James “T-Bone” Taylor
Black Hawk County
Bill Angrick
Maurice Baringer
Crisis exposes Jordan's insider view of Carter Kennedy conflict
The essay reviews Hamilton Jordan's book Crisis, arguing it offers an honest account of the final Carter year. It notes hostility toward Ted Kennedy within Carter's circle, touches on hostages diplomacy, and hints at Kennedy 1984 ambitions. The piece mixes gossip with analysis of political dynamics.
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Washington
Hamilton Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Carter
Jordan
White House
Jimmy Carter
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Tea Kennedy
Letters to The Gazette on aid and political attacks
A reader argues against adding a $1 charity surcharge to utility bills and urges aid for the old poor. The letter criticizes Democrat Roxanne Conlin and praises Terry Branstad’s policies for Iowa farmers and state finances. It ends by recommending KFMW-FM for mood music.
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the Gazette
Debate Over Gender Neutral Titles At Work And Newsrooms
A correctional facility superintendent urges ombudsperson over ombudsman to avoid downgrading women. The piece critiques chairperson and spokesman as non sexist, noting editors still favor chairman or chairwoman. Readers and critics discuss linguistic bias and historic Latin roots for gender terms.
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Chairperson
Sonia
Leaman
Women's Liberation Movement
WMT FM Rock Move Sparks Listener Complaints
In a reader letter, a couple laments WMT FM changing to rock, complaining the switch ruins their home listening after years with WMT and KFMW as alternatives. They recall past weather anchors and worry about audience backlash and public service carols during Christmas.
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KFMW
Kgan-Tv
Dave
Maggie
Wmt-Fm
WMT
Craig
Wmt-Tv
Waterloo
Eastern Iowans invited to share their thoughts here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs. Harry Sargent of Cedar Rapids is retired from Wilson Foods. He is a past president of the Advisory Committee for Public Schools and served for many years on the Cedar Rapids Board of Education.
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Harry Sargeant
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Foods
Advisory Committee For Public Schools
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Confucius
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Shah
Panama
Ted Kennedy
Iowa
Illinois
Tom Braden
Terry Branstad
Lowa
Branstad
Roxanne Conlin
Conlin
Kfmw-Fm
Jon
Whistler
Harry Truman
Tom Dewey
Ford
Channel 2
Craig Johnson
WMT Radio
WMT- FM
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