House backs farm subsidies as loans to bolster economy
The House rejected most of Reagan’s farm cuts for the next year and approved $500 million in credit to expand U S commodity exports. Lawmakers urged deferring some loan repayments while preserving farm subsidies as a stabilizing loan-based support to rural economy amid recession. The vote tempered food stamp cuts, signaling cautious fiscal stance for the Senate.
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U.S
Black
Reagan
Mississippi
Jamie Whitten
Appropriations Committee
Whitten
Uncle Sam
House
Senate
Law Would Require Cigarette Additive Disclosure
A proposed federal bill would compel cigarette makers to reveal all ingredients beyond tobacco to the health secretary. Supporters call it a fair, necessary step, while opponents push back on stronger warnings and regulation.
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House
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Readers urge student input on banned books controversy
Horace S Webb of Iowa Electric argues for clear ad identity and argues students and families should decide which books are banned or challenged. He cites Catcher in the Rye and others while urging constructive discussion to end the controversy.
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J.D. Salinger
Mark Twain
John Steinbeck
Eldridge Cleaver
Kurt Vonnegut
Judy Blume
Iowa Electric
The
Gazette
Horace S. Webb
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
First St. SE
Feast of Tabernacles and the question of beer booths
The text argues the Feast of Tabernacles celebrates harvest and thanksgiving without beer, noting booths offered shade and fellowship. It asserts God provides gladness of heart, while beer brings drunkenness and harm, urging trust in the Lord for strength and hope.
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Tabernacles
Community letter questions officer Brokaw conduct
A reader defends Officer Brokaw amid accusations from locals and media. They note prior lifesaving actions, demand fair treatment, and criticize The Gazette for inconsistent statements about a nurse versus housekeeper. They urge calm and reference diabetes charity events and scripture.
Tauke Criticized For Absence On Job Bills Vote
A reader criticizes Congressman Tom Tauke for not voting on key job creation bills and for showing indifference to unemployment in northeast Iowa. The letter urges voter action this summer amid concerns over his commitment to constituents.
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Tom Tauke
Iowa
Gazette Letters Guidelines for Submissions
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words and subject to editing. Include writer’s name street address and signature. A telephone number for authentication is required but not published. Letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities and must not be anonymous. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Cheap shot by Haig on Mideast plan sparks debate
The column argues former Secretary of State Haig undermined Reagan policy on Israel and the Arabs by delivering a controversial speech. It notes Haig accepted $45,000 from United Jewish Appeal and framed his critique as loyalty to self, not the president.
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Haig
Mideast
Washington
al Haig
Joseph Califano
Jimmy Carter
Nixon
Israel
Hussein
United Jewish Appeal
Camp David
West Bank
NATO
Reagan
Polonius
Right Weeks Write The Couple Were Or Was
Analysis of subject verb agreement for couple phrases. Two people as a unit or as individuals changes whether plural or singular verb is correct. UPI style favors plural verbs for two persons while treating a couple as a unit in other contexts.
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C.R
United Press International
UPI
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