Justice of a sort in Wayne Hays pay scandal fallout
The piece portrays former congressman Wayne Hays after the Elizabeth Ray sex scandal and payroll irregularities probe. It notes his resignation ending formal justice, his damaged health and reputation, and argues the outcome serves as a costly but fitting reckoning for his aggressive, feared tactics on Capitol Hill.
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Wayne Hays
Washington
Elizabeth Ray
House Ethics Committee
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Hays
Capitol Hill
States Could Run Job Training Better, Iowans Say
In Iowa local officials argue federal job training funds and programs are inefficient and that state control would improve impact. At Des Moines Area Community College 17 trainees face dismissal as funds expire, then potential rehire after 30 days unemployment. Cedar Rapids library positions were briefly cut and restored under a federal grant, highlighting delays.
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Des Moines Area Community
Cedar Rapids
Library Board
Washington
Feds
Carter Catholic bishops clash over abortion policy and hope
In a private hour long talk with six bishops, President Carter restated his opposition to abortion while citing legal and practical obstacles to proposed constitutional amendments. The bishops reaffirmed their aim for an abortion amendment, but neither side shifted position. The exchange sparked press framing of confrontation and risks to the church’s broader moral witness and its perceived political role.
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Carter
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Joseph Bernardin
Cincinnati
Catholic Conference
Catholic Church
Debate buildup promises letdown in Ford Carter race
The Washington Star argues the Ford Carter debates will be more show than substance. It predicts a televised spectacle may mislead voters despite clear policy contrasts. It notes broadcast costs and equal time issues, suggests adopting a British funded time model, and warns of a coming predebate hype and a likely postdebate disappointment.
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Ford
Carter
Eugene McCarthy
League of Women Voters
Wordplay and language quirks explained in a digest
A New York Times Syndicate piece by Theodore M. Bernstein explores palindromes and odd word pairs. It discusses a claimed long foreign palindrome, adverb intensives like terribly and awfully, and the venal versus venial distinction with mnemonic tips.
Community letter calls for action on Grant Wood center issues
A reader urges the Grant Wood area education center board to conduct a thorough, independent investigation into recent administration allegations. The letter stresses accountability and high quality service, noting taxpayers and youth across seven counties deserve clear answers and safe, professional governance. The author also recounts witnessing a late night police standoff near a neighbor’s home, adding perspective on civic responsibility and public safety.
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Grant Wood Area Education Center
Gazette
Judy Genta
Grant Wood Area Education Center Board
Public alarm over armed siege echoes in reader letter
A reader recalls a BB pistol incident and experiences with tear gas in the army. He criticizes police tactics surrounding a residence with 30 uniformed officers and shotguns, notes mixed views on professionals versus amateurs, and reflects on the impact on officers and residents. The piece ends with confirmation the man inside was armed.
Isn't it the truth
A humorous column by Carl Riblet Jr. in InterOcean Press Syndicate contrasts social rituals. It likens two women greeting at a social to boxers touching gloves while two men check for wallets in similar moments, noting gendered behavior in public decorum.
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