Clark outlines three path to better government at Cedar Rapids stop
Sen. Dick Clark argued government efficiency rests on three reforms: agency accountability, reducing special interest influence, and federal personnel reform. He warned against corporate influence like General Motors and endorsed Sunset bills and lobbying disclosures while noting slow House action. He defended his agricultural gains against Jepsen's farmers critique.
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Dick Clark
Cedar Rapids
Clark
Congress
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Council on Aging aids elderly with diverse programs
The Marion Council on Aging supports Maud Robison and other seniors through nine programs including business assistance, chore, escort, friendly visits, Phone-a-Friend and Telecare, shopping, transportation, outreach and advocacy. Volunteers like Geri Durivage help with banking and errands while the agency expands staff and serves about 1,000 volunteers and 500 households, funded mainly by United Way.
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Maud Robison
13Th St
Marion
Geri Durivage
First Ave
Council On Aging
Mrs. Robison
Marcia Swift
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Maud
First Avenue
Miss Robison
Swift
Council
Telecare
United Way
Hertz appeal over IDOT condemnation for Highway 380 land
Ray E and D Helen Hertz appeal Linn District Court a July IDOT eminent domain award for 3405 square feet near J Avenue and Sierra Drive NE totaling 17000. The case challenges the July appraisal and right of condemnation under the Highway 380 project. Bert Lance urged to resign amid 1977 budget scandal coverage.
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Linn District Court
Ray E
D. Helen Hertz
Linmar Drive
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
J Avenue
Sierra Drive
Sheriffs Department
Hertz
Novelist Timo Findley Wins Major War Novel Award
Canadian writer Timo Findley receives the Governor General's Literary Award for The Wars about World War I. Delacorte Press notes he also wins the City of Toronto Book Award for the same work. On this date in 1860 Jane Addams is born.
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Timothy Findley
Delacorte Press
Findley
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Jane Addams
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