Dove hunting clash with public opinion in Iowa
Iowa's public shows strong opposition to a mourning dove season with 65 percent against and 18 percent in favor. Conservation Director Fred Priewert argues the season is right despite dissent, citing abundance of doves and conservation logic while acknowledging aesthetic public values and potential political pressure on agency decisions.
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Iowa
Conservation Commission
Conservation
Commission
Conservation Movement
Cyclones stun Nebraska in Lincoln for first win in 17 years
Iowa State defeats Nebraska 24 21 in Lincoln marking its first victory there since 1959 and three wins in six years, with the Cyclones rising while Nebraska’s stock falters. The rivalry’s intensity and crowd antics are noted as part of the memorable showdown.
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ISU
Nebraska
Lincoln
Iowa State
Midwest
Disclosure on charity funding under review in Congress
A columnist argues for transparency from churches and charities in fund raising. He notes a bill by Rep. Charles Wilson to require disclosure of administration, fund raising, and program allocations and to empower the Postal Service to block non compliant groups.
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Congress
Rep
Charles Wilson
D-Calif
U.S. Postal Service
Defense Dept entertainment scandal reveals censored audits
The 1975 76 Defense Department entertainment scandal showed lavish perks for contractors. DCAA audits were released but heavily censored with little public detail. Major firms offered limited data and denied access to guest lists and documents. Public interest waned despite unanswered questions.
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Washington
Defense Department
Defense Contract Audit Agency
DCAA
Pentagon
Boeing Co
Sperry Rand Corp
Support Letter Defends Diana Becker on Non Job Tasks
A reader argues against forcing Diana Becker to perform coffee making and other homemaking tasks. The writer says such duties should be in the job description and questions the health risks and social value, calling for solutions that avoid battles between employer and employee.
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Diana Becker
Fairness and Respect in Hidden Work Demands
A letter critiques employers for underpaying workers and forcing non job related tasks under threat of firing. It expands to praise for community volunteers, questions about media choices, and condemns excuses against United Way contributions. It urges volunteering time, not just money, and defends the value of helping others.
Realignment disapproved by 51 percent in nationwide poll
The Harris Survey reports 51 percent oppose the Panama Canal treaty with Panama despite Carter administration arguments. Opposition spans regions and education levels with key concerns about ownership, possible dictators, and signaling weakness, while a minority supports continued U S control through 2000 and fair treatment of smaller nations.
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Panama
U.S
Carter
Latin America
Panama Canal
Canal
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