Johnson Advocates Trade as Path to Trust and Growth
Former administrator Donald Johnson told Cedar Rapids Elks Club that international trade builds trust among nations and supports U.S. jobs. He cited 5 million American jobs from exports, urged expanding trade with socialist countries, praised the Ford grain oil deal with the Soviet Union, and noted his Hatch Act constraints if he runs for Congress from the Second District.
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$6 Billion Federal Loan Guarantee For NYC Studied
A Senate Banking Committee plan would grant New York City $6 billion in federal loan guarantees for one year. It requires private investors to buy bonds with up to 20 percent unguaranteed value and imposes a special roughly $420 million city tax. Gov. Hugh Carey opposes, warning both city and state could default if aid is denied. A third option suggests standby support only.
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CIA scandal sparks fear and resignations in agency ranks
The Boston Globe reports death threats and resignations among CIA agents amid investigations. About 2,500 agents quit in three years and face job-search difficulties. Foreign intelligence partners grow wary of CIA cooperation as congress and media probes continue. An unnamed CIA official notes sources abroad are less forthcoming.
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Absentee Ballots Now Available for Nov 4 Municipal Election
Absentee ballots are available for the November 4 municipal elections in multiple Iowa towns including Alburnett Bertram Center Point and Cedar Rapids. Linn County voters may vote in person or request mailed ballots. Registration and address changes accepted this Saturday 2 to 6 p.m.
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Hiawatha
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Palo
Prairieburg
Robins
Springville
Walker
Linn
Merle Kopel
Marion
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