Gazette Editorial: Fiber Optic Network Faces Budget Strains
The Gazette weighs Iowa fiber optic ambitions amid Council Bluffs cost concerns and Des Moines funding gains. Sen. Harkin announces 8 million in federal support while critics cite projected costs up to 300 million. Proponents cite faster TV data and voice through glass strands as a modern information highway.
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OWA
Council Bluffs
Iowa Western Community College
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
McLeod
Iowa
Terry Branstad
America
Iowa Legislature Faces Budget Strain and School Transportation Fees
The Iowa Legislature grapples with tighter funding, prompting agencies to cut costs and districts to raise student transportation fees. Some districts doubled charges while others may drop the service entirely, reflecting legislative intent to curb spending and shift costs to taxpayers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Drop in exports dims economic outlook
A report by Robert Reno warns that a 16.2 percent rise in the U.S. merchandise trade deficit to 7.82 billion in July weakens hopes for a 1992 recovery. Declines in industrial production retail sales and rising unemployment compound the gloom as global demand slows and European currency tensions add uncertainty.
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Robert Reno
U.S
United States
Japan
Canada
Europe
Bundesbank
Flaw in Iowa ERA debated by reader columnist
Guest columnist Nancylee Ziese argues the proposed Iowa ERA language is simple yet risks broad, radical interpretation. She warns judges will decide its meaning and raises questions about abortion-neutral language and rights for same sex partners.
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Nancylee Ziese
ERA Iowa
Iowa
Robert Bork
Sharing the Caring National Adult Day Care Week
Aging Services Inc joins providers to observe National Adult Day Care Week September 20 26 with the theme Adult Day Care Sharing the Caring The notice praises services that support independent living and respite for caregivers and invites inquiries to Milestones Adult Center or Aging Services Inc with phone numbers 398 3647 and 398 3644.
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Aging Services Inc
Milestones Adult Center
Second Ave. SE
Forecasts From Depression Era Publications
In 1929 Time magazine predicted three gains from the crash including reduced gambling and real estate investment to lift the economy while praising Hoover era engineering. By 1932 Readers Digest claimed Japan was becoming Western adopting American business methods and games.
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Time Magazine
Hoover
Readers
Japan
Walt Stromer
Mount Vernon
Please cancel Murphy-Dan show critique letter
Reader Ralph Kuehl from Swisher criticizes Ellen Goodman for her September 16 column and urges media to focus on real issues rather than space filling. He calls for journalists to challenge audiences on essential future concerns.
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Ellen Goodman
Murphy-Dan
Ralph “Dick
Kuehl
Swisher
Swamp Fox Festival in Marion Draws Wide Support
Thanks to planning committee members exhibitors competitors and spectators the third annual Swamp Fox Festival was a spectacular success. Special appreciation goes to sponsors the City of Marion the Marion Chamber of Commerce police and fire departments and volunteers. Organizers will lead new events including a family bike ride. contact Sue Tate at Marion City Hall 377 1581 with suggestions.
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Marion
City of
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Police and Fire Department
Sue Tate
Marion City Hall
Letter Guidelines for Public Editorial Pages
A concise guide outlining how to craft letters for publication. It permits shortening and editing, requires writer’s name street address and signature, excludes published anonymity, and notes a non published phone number for authentication. It limits to 300 words and prioritizes issues events over personal matters.
Local broadcasters oppose cable fee demands and urge direct network feeds
A.C. Evans of Hiawatha criticized local stations for seeking payments from cable firms for services argued to be federally licensed free offerings. He favored allowing direct network feeds like CNN CNBC and ESPN, noting local channels delay content for self serving promos.
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Mark Bowden
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Jan Todd
Linn County
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