Tuition tax credits face constitutional and budget doubts
Washington administration figures whether tuition credits for private school parents violate church state separation and strain the Treasury. Deputy Secretary Tim McNamar and others share budgetary concerns as losses rise from 2.7 billion in 1983 to 6.9 billion in 1986. With federal per pupil aid under 200 dollars, supporters risk policy backlash and fiscal strain.
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Tim McNamar
Treasury Department
Treasury
Reagan picks O'Connor praised for steady Senate grilling
The nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court draws praise for her firm, lawyerly defense of independence from abortion views. She argued that personal beliefs won't sway constitutional judgments and urged careful study on any constitutional amendments. She is praised as a true conservative who avoids New Right caricatures and emphasizes precedent and cautious interpretation.
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Sandra Day O’connor
Reagan
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Puzzling multiple Reagan portraits haunt a New York critique
A sharp column questions the real Reagan behind a smiling jelly bean image. It contrasts a benevolent facade with his proposed four ounce milk ration and a bogus eighty five million dollar check to Mayor Koch. It paints a satirical view of boondoggles and New Deal echoes in Manhattan.
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New York
Reagan
Oliver Twist
Edward Koch
Treasury
Manhattan
Koch
Washington
President Reagan
David Stockman
Nebraska
Ozymandias
Cedar Valley Nature Trail supporters defend park plan
A local advocate faction criticizes opponents of Cedar Valley Nature Trail for misinformation and fear tactics. They defend Iowa Rails to Trails and Iowa Natural Heritage, noting private donations funded the project, fences exist, and the trail benefits tens of thousands while sparing tax money. They invite skeptics to inspect the trail to see its beauty and community value.
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Iowa
Iowa Natural Heritage
Farmers' land letter sparks debate on nature trail and shared land use
A reader defends Gov. Ray's Iowa policies and supports a nature trail proposal, arguing it enhances safety for bicyclists and motorists, protects wildlife, and respects the broader needs of humans and animals alike. The writer contends land should be managed wisely, noting tax concerns and potential future land clearance for farming. The piece ends with a caution about leasing land from a higher authority.
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Gov. Ray
Iowa
Farmers think spring as fall tillage debated in Iowa
Iowa farmers weigh no till and conservation tillage as harvest winds down. Leaving residues protects soil over winter, reduces erosion, and preserves options for reduced tillage in spring. Linn County reports erosion above five tons per acre yearly. Soil Conservation Week Sept 13 19 prompts renewed conservation talk.
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Iowa
Linn County
Independent stance on unions and public welfare
A speaker rejects union leadership as speaking for the public and vows independence. They claim union demands fueled inflation, hurt the poor and elderly, and note not all are union members or paid union wages. They defend personal prosperity while blaming unions for harm.
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John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
the Gazette
McNamar
Justice Department
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Ron
Nework Times Service
Lower Manhattan
42Nd Street
America
Wall Street
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
White House
Howard Baker
Senate
Richard Nixon
Cedar Valley
National Heritage
John Doe
Stephen Martin
Linn County Soil Conservation District
Springville
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