Iowa coalition urges Jepsen debate on Family Protection Act
A statewide coalition from the Iowa PTA to the Gay Coalition of Iowa demands a face to face debate with Sen. Roger Jepsen on his 1981 Family Protection Act. Peg Cass calls the effort hard to ignore as Jepsen refrains from responding, amid broader questions about church state issues and federal funding.
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Iowa
Iowa Parent Teacher Association
Gay Coalition of Iowa
U.S
Roger Jepsen
Press of
Peg Cass
Iowa Women’s Political Caucus
Clark
Culver
Jepsen
Sen
Sen. Jepsen
Appalling callousness in Tuan Le case rocks Iowa schools
A Vietnamese refugee student refused enrollment at Adel High School by principal pressure, prompting debate over local control of bilingual education. Tuan Le, 17, moved to Ankeny after officials argued for English remedial class placement, raising concerns about constitutional rights and equal protection under the 14th Amendment.
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U.S. Department of Education
Bell
Des Moines
Tuan le
Department of Public Instruction
Ankeny High School
Norenberg
Some folks have no computer and they still got troubles
A long illustrated critique of political computer mail solicitations in 1981. Ronald Reagan and other figures blast electronic fundraising aimed to influence Congress, while a NY Food Stamp notice shows limited income margins. The piece contrasts high tech appeals with real lives lacking computer access.
End of fiscal year spending urges cautious review
Richard K. Alman argues that year end spending by government agencies is often scrutinized but can be justified. He notes penalties for overspending, the need to cover essential purchases, and the efficiency of timing decisions to level unbudgeted costs, urging evaluation of each item rather than blanket condemnation.
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Cox
Wall Street
Alman's tree farm and RV campground near Anamosa
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite public input on wide ranging topics. Richard K. Alman runs a tree farm and RV campground near Anamosa. Former Cedar Rapids city arborist and Linn County Conservation Board executive, he retired from Alaska state park system leadership.
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Richard K. Alman
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Conservation Board
State Park System of
Alaska
Citizens urge action on anti strike oath for FAA controllers
Readers argue the required oath denying the right to strike violates the First Amendment. They cite a 1969 NA L C v postmaster decision upholding standing and chilling effect, urging Rep Tauke and Senators Jepsen Grassley to speak and defend voting rights nationwide.
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FAA
National Association of Letter Carriers
Postmaster General of
The
U.S
Voting Rights Act renewal urged to resist weakening efforts
The piece urges Iowans to write Sens. Jepsen and Grassley in support of the Voting Rights Act as it stands and to oppose Judiciary Committee attempts to weaken it. It notes supporters in Congress including Rep Tauke and colleagues Leach Smith Harkin and Bedell who co sponsor the act.
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Thomas Tauke
House of Representatives
Roger Jepsen
Charles Grassley
Senate
Washington, D.C
U.S
Congress
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Common Cause
League of Women Voters
Judiciary Committee
Tauke
VRA
Leach
Smith
Harkin
Bedell
Beagle Shot With .22 Over Labor Day Weekend
A family reports their six year old beagle was found near their home shot in the head with a .22 over the Labor Day weekend. They condemn animal cruelty and seek information on whether the shooting was intentional or an accident amid hunting season openings.
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Nome
Key West
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Jackson County
Mich
Legal Services Agency
Dear
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Edward Kennedy
Fund For
Moral Majority
United States Senate
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National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc
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Harris
Archibald Cox
Special Interest Political Action Committees
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New York Times Service
Liz Carpenter
Mildred Jeffrey
Right
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Morris Udall
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