Holocaust misinterpretations spark debate in Commentary features
The Gazette flags two Commentary articles by Henryk Grynberg and Hyam Maccoby accusing Christians of contributing to anti Semitism and hate. It contrasts these with editorials arguing the Nazi regime was not Christian and cites dissent from both Jews and Christians.
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Reich
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Call for early opening of 42nd Street I-380 ramps
Op-Ed argues Cedar Rapids waste from delaying 42nd Street ramps as a Collins Road 100 extension slips past year end. It urges removing barricades to test traffic flow, warning prolonged wait hurts residents, time, fuel, and costs. If overload appears, barricades can be restored.
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42Nd Street
Cedar Rapids
42Nd
Hiawatha
Iowa Department of Transportation
Patchwork of Race divides Chicago politics in 1983 election
Report on Harold Washington's mayoral win notes stark racial split. Black voters backed Washington nearly unanimously while white voters favored Bernard Epton by over eighty percent. The piece cites Kerrner and the two societies described in the era.
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Chicago
Kerner
America
Harold Washington
South Side
Kerner Commission
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Epton
Washingtons mayoral victory and racial divides outlined
The piece contrasts black support for Washington as citizenship progress with white fears of black dominance. It notes threats faced from Epton backers and charges used against Washington, then argues Washington must unite Chicago among deep economic and social problems, citing Dooley humor as a path to reconciliation.
From FDR to Mondale and Schlafly in Letters to the Gazette
A reader humorously critiques U S presidents from FDR to Mondale and condemns The Gazette editorial stance on Phyllis Schlafly. It also covers a controversial April 5 editorial comedy and the Gazette's letter guidelines and alleged biases.
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Phyllis Schlafly
University of Iowa
Unemployed worker speaks on joblessness and burdens
A laid off factory worker from 1982 discusses extended benefits, rising bills, and social stigma. He notes low wages, multiple job applications weekly, rising taxes, and the desire for help for workers to avoid losing homes and farms, hoping not to be forgotten.
Optimist orators in Cedar Rapids finish annual junior contest
Mal Gould reports Cedar Rapids Optimist Clubs completed their annual oratorical contests for younger students. Fourteen girls and 11 boys participated, judged by 32 volunteers, with teachers aiding without pay. Two winners advance to Newton for scholarships and trophies amid community praise.
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Mal Gould
Optimist Clubs of
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