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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1982
Page
9
Richard O. Shirk laments modern comforts and politics while recalling past fashions, TV, sports, and transport. He mocks party excommunication, endorses simpler clothing like neckband collars, and contrasts pre auto heating with today’s conveniences. The essay blends humor, politics, and cultural nostalgia.
Periodic observations from thoughtful residents of eastern Iowa invited to share views. The piece notes Richard O. Shirk of Oelwein as retired president of Shirk Oil Co. and a former Iowa Library Commission member and chairman, with past Republican Party involvement.
A reader defends Ground Zero and the Nuclear arms debate urging study from multiple sources. The group founded by Dr. Roger Molander aims to inform communities about nuclear war impacts and invites participation at a Greene Square convention on Saturday April 17 at 1 p.m. It positions for bilateral reductions and uses the movement to foster discussion through organized resources.
The piece alleges Ground Zero Week demonstrations are fronted by the World Peace Council with ties to the Soviet Union. It cites a Zell/Stewart-Mott Foundation report and U.N. NGO distribution, naming ACA, Clergy and Laity Concerned, and Physicians for Social Responsibility. It notes Iowa events and a April 24 Iowa City symposium amid calls to cut defense spending.
The speaker urges Americans to act, stop blaming vague forces, and reclaim rights and economy. He challenges apathy toward government reporting requests and questions whether ignoring them empowers rulers or enslaves people. He frames participation as essential to counter manipulation by elites.
A columnist recalls a March race day at Quad City Downs winning a trifecta of 335.90 after nearly missing the ticket. He thanks staff including Mr. Mosenfelder and Mr. Hunt and praises the Grassley office for helpful service. He urges learning, participation, and responsibility aligning with personal ethics and democracy.
A local reader laments extended unemployment in Iowa and criticizes Job Service for delaying contact while threatening benefit disqualification over form mistakes. The letter argues funds should go to active job outreach rather than paperwork and questions widespread abuse amid 6000 applicants for 60 General Mills positions.
A humorous review of puns and wordplay with examples from readers and sources. It notes a clipping about goat meat as a future staple and includes jokes about phrases like your vs you are, a Thurber line on strumpets, and quips about Down is up. It also mentions phrases tied to funeral customs and Queen Street.
A Washington Post article cited in the Gazette details Health Professions Student Loan program figures: 236,212 health professionals current on 756 million dollars of federal loans, 295,265 loans totaling 945 million dollars issued. Delinquency patterns show physicians as 10.16 percent of delinquent loans, with most delinquencies going to non physicians. The piece notes proposed reforms including a switch to HEAL, and cites a 3.5 percent default rate for HEAL borrowers in 1981.
A rural resident recalls dialing 911 for an ambulance on April 2 at about 11 p m. Linn County deputies arrived with oxygen and rescue gear within eight to ten minutes, providing rapid on site care before EMS arrival. Six attendants assisted at the home, and the caller expresses gratitude for the swift response, noting the speed compared with calling a phone book.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 400 words and may shorten or edit. Writers must include name street address and signature. A non published phone number aids authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. Limit one letter per writer every 30 days and focus on issues and events rather than personalities. No verse.
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