Misplaced muzzle in reciprocity clash between states and Soviets
A columnist argues the State Department restricted Georgi Arbatov during his U S visit to mirror Soviet controls. The piece says the limit on reporter contact served propaganda aims rather than protecting reporters, and calls for true freedom of expression. It contrasts U S values with Soviet censorship and warns turnabout may mislead.
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Iowa House Backs Title Insurance Halt in Wake of Housing Slump
Iowa lawmakers approved a bill to lower mortgage costs by trimming title insurance use, a move critics call unnecessary. The House rejected adding title insurance to the mix, arguing existing abstracts and lawyer reviews already protect buyers. Supporters note commissions for insurers are high and the need appears small, while opponents warn of broader market effects. The measure aims to ease borrowing costs without mandating coverage. The Senate is urged to follow the House’s restraint.
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House
Oscar derby stirs talk on box office versus prestige
Frustrated runner-up E T lost to Gandhi in last week's Oscar derby. Spielberg notes backlash against films earning over 50 million in rentals. The piece recalls past runners up and Oscar history favoring quality over profitability in the 70s and 80s.
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Gigi
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Letters on unemployment bias and tax policy prompt reader action
A Gazette reader urges addressing public hiring freezes and age discrimination, proposing letters to Gov. Branstad and stronger anti-discrimination laws. The writer also rebuts savings withholding and discusses abortion ethics with moral reflections and references to the song Bless the Beasts and the Children.
Puzzling Accusations at Linn County Care Facility
A reader defends Linn County Care Facility calling it a county home for handicapped and indigent residents. They argue claims are biased and out of context, noting limited family contact and praise for the Hulseberg family and staff. They question lack of resident complaints to the Care Review Committee and cite a prior state health department clearance.
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Resident praises Linn County Care Facility staff and administration
A seven year resident defends the facility at Linn County Care Facility praising Louie and Elaine Hulseberg and all staff for their work and care despite alleged minor abuses.
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Linn County
Sister Mary Clementine Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Donald Jennings honors Sister Mary Clementine of the Sisters of Mercy for 50 years of service as an educator and music instructor in the Cedar Rapids Marion area. He recalls studying under her at Immaculate Conception in the early 1950s and offers heartfelt thanks.
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Mary Clementine
Cedar Rapids
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Sister Clementine
Immaculate Conception
Fire at Robins home shows split second response
A Robins residence suffered a fire in the fireplace and chimney on April 14 but smoke damage was minimal. The Robins Fire Department arrived in six minutes with three units, extinguishing the blaze through expert coordination. Volunteers demonstrated dedication and training, earning the family's highest praise and gratitude.
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Robins
Robins Fire Department
Barge Ride In Belgium Sparks Memory Of Canoe Crew
A narrator recalls a 1960s Meuse River episode in Belgium where two young leaders aboard a barge invited them to ride in two man canoes. Overloading with gear and lacking life jackets nearly capsized them as coal and barge wakes rocked the vessel. They eventually docked safely, exchanged farewells, and cooled off at a cafe. The tale contrasts youthful daring with caution.
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Meuse
Belgium
Thoughts From Eastern Iowans On Any Topic
Elisabeth Young, a San Francisco native who moved to Cedar Rapids in 1948 and wrote the travel book Family Afoot, shares her reflections in a panel of local observers invited to express diverse views on unbounded topics.
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San Francisco
Cedar Rapids
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