Grain sale extension viewed as mixed for U.S. farmers
The Gazette editorial notes President Reagan's one year extension of the Soviet grain deal angering farmers while acknowledging possible long term benefits. It argues the U.S. remains a top grain supplier and that linking grain exports to Poland’s political situation complicates policy.
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Canada
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Debating Video Games Ban Over Pac-Man Nuisance
Opinion cites rising calls to outlaw or restrict arcade games including Pac-Man Defender and Asteroids. Pro and con views are weighed, arguing games teach skills and computer literacy versus risks of theft and school disruption. Authors urge balanced approach, not a blanket ban.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Gamblers Anonymous
Citizens urge funding to save Cedar Rapids bookmobile
Readers write about the bookmobile’s value and urge the Cedar Rapids library budget to be raised. They argue cutting the service harms families, students, and local economy, and urge contacting senators and representatives to push revisions to the tax reform bill.
No Foreign Policy But Beholding to Israel Says Ambassador
A departing diplomat criticizes U S policy toward Israel and the Arab world. He argues Washington arms Israel and bypasses negotiations with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, warning of rising Arab resentment and isolation for the United States. He cites Beiruts casualties and oil politics as signs of a failing approach.
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Satan
Debate over drug paraphernalia ordinance in Cedar Rapids
Letter to the City Council questions the effectiveness and cost of regulating drug paraphernalia. It argues existing drug laws have not stopped use, questions funding defense costs, and suggests broader prevention approaches addressing both legal and illegal substances. The writer commends PRIDE and local merchants who restrict sales to adults while opposing the proposed ordinance as ineffective and costly.
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Cedar Rapids
PRIDE
Lawyer Lingo and the Iowa Legislature
In a July 28 letter the writer rebuts claims that lawyers dominate lawmaking. He notes among 150 Iowa legislators fewer than 12 were lawyers last session and predicts even fewer next time, stating lawyers are so few they aren’t in the morning prayer.
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Lingo
Iowa
Where's Ardis McMillan From 1929 Iowa Notes
A reader seeks the whereabouts of Ardis McMillan, born circa 1910, formerly living at 316 or 318 16th St SE with father Charles McMillan, a railroad crossing guard, sister Cecil, and brother Charles. Ardis attended Immaculate Conception High School class of 1926 27, played xylophone, toured the Chautauqua circuit, worked in Armstrong's music department, and played church solos late 1920s. Possible marriage and move to Mechanicsville, IA mentioned. reader asks for any reader knowledge or clues.
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Vocabulary Quandaries and Word Play in Public Discourse
The text surveys usage debates among readers and writers on words like touting exude exult piqued and karat. It includes examples from Stella Engel Phyllis Schlafly Bob Greene and James Perry arguing about precise meanings and proper spellings.
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