Farm stability urged via Midwest governors Kansas conference proposal
Midwest governors at a Kansas meeting urged a quasi independent federal advisory commission to guide US food and agricultural programs. The panel would advise the president and Congress, curb abrupt policy shifts, and help farmers plan long term while balancing program stability with congressional intent.
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U.S
Midwest
Kansas
John Carlin
Congress
Washington
Commission
Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Carlin
Iowa
Branstad
Federal Reserve Board
Hollings Rapped After Wetback Remark Hits Campaign Trail
Sen. Ernest Hollings drew fire at the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Des Moines after referring to voters as "wetbacks" while criticizing Mondale and Cranston. Analysts say the damage is likely due to clumsy rhetoric rather than deep-seated bigotry, with calls for withdrawal from the race mounting.
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Sen
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Hollings
Des Moines
Walter Mondale
Alan Cranston
California
Cranston
Letter discussion on Manila unrest and civic action
A reader urges President Marcos to resign amid Manila hostility and contrasts it with American voting rights. The letter praises Nancy Stevens for her article Trip torment about bus travel and calls for community friendship. It notes Cedar Rapids elementary dismissal at 11 30 and a YWCA in service day workshop on Nov 3, commending YWCA for adjusting schedules to help families.
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Nancy Stevens
Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Thankful Note to Helpers by Roadside Responders
A driver thanks the volunteers outside Bernies Motorcycle on Highway 218 four miles north of North Liberty for arranging a tow to Iowa City after a breakdown on a hot day last August 23. The author also credits Barbara Sanderson of Cedar Rapids for support and expresses gratitude for the kindness of people in general.
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Bernie
Highway 218
North Liberty
Iowa City
Barbara Sanderson
Cedar Rapids
Sinatra seeks respectability by new legal tactics
Frank Sinatra sues Kitty Kelley for 2 million dollars claiming misappropriation of name and likeness, while asserting his life story requires his permission. The piece argues such suits threaten press freedom and could intimidate journalists, noting Sinatra’s connections to Kennedy and Giancana and his complex public image.
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Sinatra
Kelley
Howard Hughes
Bantam Books
Frank Sinatra
Nevada
White House
Silver Thread aids frail elderly with free phones in Linn County
Linn County Council on Aging and Teleconnect launch Silver Thread to provide free telephone service to low income elderly unable to afford residential lines. Teleconnect will supply phones and help fund monthly charges. program starts in Linn and Johnson counties with plans to expand.
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Linn County
Linn County Council On Aging
Teleconnect Co
Teleconnect
Cedar Rapids
Council On Aging
Richard Osing
Clark McLeod
Silver Thread
The
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations
Periodic observations invite local residents to express their views The sample mentions Cedar Rapids lawyer Gerald Lyell Fatka and his civic roles on the Linn County Council on Aging Meth-Wick Manor and Churches United indicating community involvement in regional affairs.
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Gerald Lyell Fatka
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Council On Aging
Meth-Wick Manor
Churches United
Slew of Language Shifts In Slay and Sluing Usage
An exploration of slang and grammar shows slew and slue as versatile terms meaning a large number or to twist around. The piece notes past tense uses slain and slewed forms, with example phrases and dictionary shifts and mentions basket weaving slews.
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Hollywood
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John F. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Sam
Momo) Giancana
Chicago
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Senate
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New York Times Service
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