Our View on Farm Poverty and Policy Reform
The Des Moines editorial notes Lauren Soth’s new book Farm Trouble arguing rural poverty is the main farm problem. It praises his critique of pricing and marketing, supports direct subsidies or tax-based relief to align farm and nonfarm incomes, and urges consideration by policy makers and the farm press.
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Bicycle Rules to Prevent Summer Traffic Tragedies
Summer brings more bicycle riders and the piece urges obeying traffic laws to avoid accidents. It covers signaling, riding on the right, traffic signals, yielding to pedestrians, bike lights, and keeping license details for identification. It notes added driver caution due to children at play and closes with a community plea.
Smoking dangers and urged action to curb youth use
The British Medical Journal argues that smoking kills slowly and urges doctors teachers and parents to stress the risks to youth. It notes that even moderate smokers may become heavy and calls for preventive medicine to shift habits. Also quotes two papers urging kindness and restraint in speech and power.
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Absentee Voting Questions Raise in Clinton Daily Democrat
The Clinton Daily Democrat discusses absentee voting, noting it decides several Henry county offices and faces scrutiny. It argues absentee voting aids shut ins and travelers, urges clear residence definitions, and favors amending rather than destroying current laws.
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