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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1981
Page
6
President Reagan orders immediate dismissal for controllers who do not return by Wednesday, vows replacement of strikers and impounds the $3.5 million strike fund. He frames the move as upholding the public’s right to uninterrupted air service against illegal walkouts by federal employees.
The piece notes clever contrasts in Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding photography. It questions royal signaling in posed images, including Diana in pants and Snowdon’s varied attire, yet asserts the union is unlikely to dissolve despite public fascination and mood shifts.
In a reflective piece the writer cites Archbishop Runcie’s marriage prayer to argue that personal conscience suffices for family protection. He criticizes evangelical pushes for a family protection act and stresses marriage as a private duty guiding future society, not state intervention.
A letter to The Gazette voices opposition to Street Improvements Project No 2 in Lisbon. The writer argues against funding via assessments on property owners and urges funding through general taxation, noting prior rejection of Project No 1 by 74.7 percent.
Signers led by Gladys Weiderman Rita Smith and Delores Mannix urge Lisbon residents to reject Pavement Project No. 2 citing high debt, economic strain, and the desire to protect affordable living. They claim local leaders misrepresent the public and warn of potential relocations and a looming recession.
Dorothy Lawless argues that biblical miracles disproving euphoria-based cures show miracles stem from a higher power. She contrasts healing stories with natural happiness and questions creation power, referencing Matthew and Mark passages.
The Gazette invites readers to send comments on issues and events. Length limit is 400 words and letters must include writer name street address signature and a telephone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published and each writer may submit only one letter every 30 days.
In a dialogue set at the offices of doctors Lad and Pud Hoff states a plan to support the needy and defend the poor. He cites William Booth and D L Moody as examples and asserts the idea will strengthen the nation for those who merit aid. A monthly payment of sixty dollars is arranged with Miss Easy at Marion address.
The piece honors Ross Young, noted for his memorable letters to the editor. It recalls his early life at Upper Iowa University, athletic records, Stillwater coaching, a National Basketball Tournament invitation, and leadership roles in Minneapolis and Phoenix.
The excerpt argues patients often cannot compare prices or quality in medical care. It contrasts bean brands with health costs and highlights hidden or complex expenses from hospital stays, antibiotics, elective surgeries, and delays. It notes insurance and government payers obscure true costs, reducing patient accountability.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs.
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