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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette notes two Des Moines stories on funding cuts and a dead local option tax as Iowa cities face tighter federal support. It argues residents should vote on city taxes while detailing how water sewer and bus programs may suffer and many cities rely on fees or higher levies.
The piece critiques Roget’s plan to purge terms like male chauvinist and mankind in a new edition. It notes replacements such as humankind and country dwellers, questions edits to profanity and racial terms, and mocks censorship while debating fairness to women and linguistic integrity.
Observations from social dinners with Judy and Les Gelb and Arthur Laffer include Anatoly Dobrynin and Clark Clifford, plus chatter on SALT, deficits, flat tax ideas, and oil charges. The notetaker plans more Washington dinners to catch fresh, unguarded thinking.
A letter in support of AFSC condemns the removal of el Bireh officials by the Israeli military and urges negotiated peace with PLO participation. It also highlights the Cedar Valley Nature Trail project from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo, funded by donors, planned by Iowa Rails to Trails, with gifts totaling tens of thousands and volunteer effort.
Residents thank Cedar Rapids Care Centers nurses on National Nurses Day and praise caregivers at 1050 Fourth Ave and 1220 Fifth Ave SE. A reader criticizes Cox Cable for reairing old movies and wonders why new programming isn’t shown, citing HBO and Cinemax.
Family researchers seek descendants of Ellen Lyons McNamara born 1840 or 1841 in Bureau County Illinois who later settled in Cedar Rapids. Ellen was sister to Mary Ann Lyons Casey. She had a son George who visited Illinois with his grandson James in 1941. Seek contacts with James or any relatives for a family history.
A reader argues against swear words in comics and proposes replacing Bloom County with a kid friendly strip like Moose Miller. The note requests removing Bloom County from consideration and suggests alternatives fit for children.
The speaker links Native American stewardship of the land to modern duty to protect life and environment. Warns that nuclear arms race and weaponspending threaten the poor and students. Calls for prayer and action to become true stewards of God’s gifts and avoid injustice.
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