Grain accord with China raises farm export hopes while critics doubt
The article critiques a premature Grain Belt announcement of a long term China grain pact. It notes China will buy up to 9 million tons over four years but contrasts with Russia and Soviet markets, warns of price effects, and questions the Iowa focus and the pact’s coverage of corn and soy. It quotes Mondale urging optimism amid political timing concerns.
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Mondale
Des Moines
Carter
China
U.S
Russia
Soviet Union
Iowa
Illinois
Griping at GRIPO Over Standby Gas Ration Plan
Iowa Energy Policy Council objects to GRIPO’s standby rationing formula based on prior consumption arguing it would punish Iowa for strong conservation. They note Iowa’s 12 percent cut through last May exceeds the national 6.6 percent average, delaying credit for savings and risking public cooperation.
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GRIPO
U.S. Department of Energy
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Iowa Council
Iowa
Doug Gross
Iowa Epc
Energy Policy Council
Reagan aims to reassure yet fans fear on arms policy
The profile portrays Ronald Reagan as a warm, personable candidate, yet notes gaps in foreign affairs knowledge and a hawkish instinct. It cautions he could defer to hard line advisers and risk escalation if faced with Cuba, Korea, or arms control debates.
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Reagan
Dwight Eisenhower
France
Indochina War
Iran
Russia
Afghanistan
Persian Gulf
U.S
Europe
Japan
U.S. News & World Report
Equal Rights Amendment debate and 1976 campaign critique
Letter to The Gazette argues against the ERA citing abortion funding and party policy. It accuses Carter of dishonesty, praises Grassley’s hostages proposal, and contrasts bids for debates with Reagan.
Reagan Tax Policy Debate Rages In California Legislature
Six California Republicans in the Legislature challenge Ronald Reagan's record claiming deceptive the public portrayal of welfare cuts, tax rate hikes, and deficit management. They contend he boosted taxes across many sectors while touting welfare reform and increased benefits only due to federal funds and court mandates, with abortion policy cited as a contested issue.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Illinois
America
California
Reagan
Congress
Retiree Responds to Subtle Slights and Survival Echoes
Frances Heaton recounts a series of awkward encounters after retirement. A passerby comments on her health and looks, then stage whispers quiz her vitality, and a former student questions her husband about her being alive. She asserts she remains active and independent, asking not to be celebrated with lilies yet.
Local School Teacher and Civic Leader Self Describes
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite expression of views. Frances Heaton of Cedar Rapids taught Latin and language arts in Cedar Rapids Community Schools for 12 years after 14 years elsewhere. She is now a substitute teacher and a past state chairman of the Junior Classical League.
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Frances Heaton
Cedar Rapids
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Blessings On
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Charles Grassley
U.S. Senate
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Chicago Tribune
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Georgia
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