Farm stability debate as Midwest governors push advisory panel
The Gazette notes Midwest governors at a Kansas conference urged a quasi independent federal advisory commission to guide U S farm programs. It would implement within congressional intent and curb radical shifts like payment in kind, but proposals face political resistance and could reduce presidential influence.
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Midwest
Kansas
John Carlin
Congress
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Commission
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Carlin
Iowa
Branstad
Federal Reserve Board
Hollings Critics Slap At Slur In Des Moines Straw Poll
Sen. Ernest Hollings drew fire after using the term wetback while lamenting a Des Moines straw poll in which he trailed. Critics say the remark shows insensitivity, with calls for withdrawal from the presidential race amid debate over the word’s offense.
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Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Hollings
Des Moines
Walter Mondale
Alan Cranston
California
Cranston
Letters discuss Manila unrest and Marcos resignation call
A letter argues President Marcos should resign amid Manila hostility. The writer contrasts American voting rights with Philippine politics and cites Nancy Stevens' story Trip torment as a realistic portrayal of daily struggles. The piece also praises YWCA in-service workshops for Cedar Rapids families and notes schedule gaps.
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Manila
Marcos
Nancy Stevens
YWCA
Thanking helpers after car breakdown near Bernie's Motorcycle
A driver expresses gratitude for assistance received August 23 when their car broke down on Highway 218 four miles north of North Liberty. Volunteers made all calls to tow the car to Iowa City and extend thanks to Barbara Sanderson of Cedar Rapids.
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Bernie
Highway 218
North Liberty
Iowa City
Barbara Sanderson
Cedar Rapids
Sinatra Uses Libel Suit to Shield His Life Story
A long opinion piece argues Frank Sinatra tries to intimidate reporters and biographers with lawsuits to protect his image. It notes his connections to Sam Giancana, a Nevada license denial, and past presidential fundraising while warning such tactics threaten press freedom and history.
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New Hampshire
Sinatra
Sam
Momo) Giancana
Chicago
FBI
Oval Office
Howard Hughes
White House
Giancana
Nevada Gambling Commission
Singer
CIA
Fidel Castro
Senate
Silver Thread aids frail elderly with free phone service
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 free phones and fund monthly service charges, starting in Linn and Johnson counties with plans to expand as funds allow.
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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
Eastern Iowans invited to share observations
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite reader expressions. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs. Gerald Lyell Fatka practices law in Cedar Rapids and serves on boards including Linn County Council on Aging Meth-Wick Manor and Churches United.
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Gerald Lyell Fatka
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Council On Aging
Meth-Wick Manor
Churches United
Slew of Slang and Slain Sayings Explored
An analysis of usage around slay forms and slang. It explains slews as large numbers and discusses slew, slue, and slough in various senses from weaving to pivoting. The piece notes why phrases like slain and slew appear in headlines and speech.
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