PBS Renaissance and the Carter plan for public broadcasting
The piece discusses a Carter era push to expand PBS funding and power, proposing CPB stop dictating programming and aiming to boost production of noncommercial shows. It weighs risks of overreach and questions taxpayer acceptance while stressing PBS must keep noncommercial goals and government oversight.
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Records Faulted for Arrears in Court Office Bookkeeping
A Linn District Court officer blames faulty records rather than overworked clerks for frequent mistaken arrests. He notes case files and receipts must align, fines have risen, and more pleading leeway arrives Jan 1. A deputy clerk resigned after internal reviews.
Sacred cow Leon defuses Koreagate
William Safire argues that House Speaker Tip O Neill relied on Leon Jaworski to blunt Koreagate criticism. He contends the ethics probe is contained, with limited access for Republicans and staged hearings. Safire urges full member testimony, broader disclosure, and strong action against South Korea and Koreagate witnesses.
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Public Letter Questions Carter Promises Versus Actions
A reader reviews the Carter administration after one year, challenging energy relief claims and price inflation progress. It cites Tennessee senators predicting less natural gas, questions social security rebates, unemployment, tax cuts, farmer support, and stock market performance, ending with commentary on TV senators and entertainers.
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Conference on Land Use At LaSalle High School
Sister Kathryn Thornton cites a LaSalle High School conference on land use urging Iowa to value its 25 percent share of the nation s best farmland. She credits Linn County and Congressman Blouin for shared information and notes public funding of trips by officials has been questioned since March 1976.
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City Officials Accused of Unrevealed Travel Costs and Missed Meetings
Residents allege city leaders including Mayor Canney racked up at least $60,000 in travel costs for 291 days, with multiple absences from council meetings totaling 42. They urge disclosure of travel details and warn of potential leadership change after a 1976 trip cited as educational yet未 followed by action.
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Land use On Saturday LCWR and Iowa bishops meet
On Saturday October 8 the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the bishops of Iowa are scheduled for a meeting to discuss church planning and land use issues in the state.
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Records custody hides ineptitude in government secrecy push
Washington debates overhaul of the classification system with Carter proposing six year declassification limits and 13 criteria for any document to be classified. The plan seeks to curb abuse by stamps that shield domestic information and restrict whistleblowing through secrecy agreements amid ongoing anti espionage prosecutions.
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