Rail-to-trail debate over Cedar Rapids Gilbertville right of way
Abandonment of 54 miles of railroad land between Cedar Rapids and Gilbertville sparks farmer and sportsman dispute. Farmers push farming use while recreational planners seek a year round nature trail. The Illinois Central would sell 594 acres for 2.1 million dollars framed by high fencing and development costs. Lucas county’s 13 mile trail offers a prototype, yet high costs and county opposition challenge the project.
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Gilbertville
Black Hawk County
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Illinois Central Railroad
Lucas County
Conservation Board
Dogs that guide people
A commentary argues against the term dog guides used for guide dogs in Iowa complaints. It asserts guide dog is the correct generic label, noting trademarked terminology should not redefine the plain meaning and that language quibbles offer little benefit to the blind.
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Iowa Commission For the Blind
Des Moines
Critics Spar Over Alcoholism Agency Leadership Change
A reader questions the Citizens Committee on Alcoholism decision to terminate Rev. William Harnish as director. They urge drastic staff cuts and claim payroll savings justify action, while questioning debt and governance. The letter defends the board and questions how funds were raised and managed.
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Citizens Committee On Alcoholism
William Harnish
Rev. Harnish
Des Moines
Missteps and propaganda in U S Soviet arms talks
James Reston argues that public misjudgments fuel policy errors and that current U S Soviet disputes over nuclear limits are driven more by propaganda than policy. He notes preemptive disclosures by Carter and Vance, sharp Washington Moscow responses, and the danger of political theatrics overtaking practical peace efforts.
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Moscow
Maxim Litvinoff
Carter
Vance
Brezhnev
Easter Reflections on Our Worth and Love
An editor's piece urges readers to recognize their unique value as God’s creation. It emphasizes Christ’s love as the greatest friendship, calls for universal humility, and invites individuals to seek worth through God’s justice and love.
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Christ
God
Small Cars Best To Conserve Resources
A Sunday editorial argues against a proposed fuel efficiency auto tax, contending gasoline conservation will occur anyway. It urges those who want big cars to pay, noting small cars cost less to buy and operate and use roads and resources more efficiently.
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Carter
Americans split on Carter stance toward Soviet dissidents
The Harris Survey of 1,549 adults finds a 65-18 percent majority backing Carter's human rights stance against Russia while 75-10 percent support detente. Majorities favor new SALT talks, expanded trade, normal trading rights, and an end to nuclear testing, yet doubts linger about how criticism affects dissident treatment and negotiation outcomes.
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Carter
Soviet Union
Russia
U.S
Mr. Carter
United States
Tribune-New York News Syndicate
Bad day ends with help to fix glasses and lamp bulb
The writer recounts a rough Wednesday March 30 in Cedar Rapids. A lens fell from glasses prompting a downtown trip for repairs at Bode's and later another optical shop after Mike Collins guided them through windy streets. A false fire alarm at Kingston Hill interrupts, but kindness from strangers and a free glasses repair buoy their day as they return home by bus.
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IE Tower
Kingston Hill
Cedar Rapids
Mike Collins
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Isn't it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A reflective musing on life and disappointment. The author laments how most people die unfulfilled, never discovering what lies beyond the obvious or around hidden corners.
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