King's Birthday Holiday Hit or Miss in Congress
The House passed a bill designating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday, but the Senate Judiciary Committee and President Reagan oppose adding holidays. Costs span federal, state, and local levels, with broad public opinion split. The piece notes King's enduring symbolic value and the lingering push to honor his legacy.
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Deceptive Prosperity in Auto Industry Recovery
Auto workers seek new gains as the industry recovers from a three year downturn. Industry profits tempt concessions while analysts warn the recovery is partly artificial due to restraint agreements and high interest rates. The piece notes layoffs, cost pressures at Chrysler, and lessons from years of concessions.
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Coast to coast rail line eyed by Santa Fe chief
John J. Schmidt of Santa Fe Railway says the board is studying buying Conrail, the government-owned 15 000 mile network. If completed, it would create a coast to coast railroad, aided by repair funds and Conrail's improving profits amid labor-win wage freezes.
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Iowa districts far from equal in postwar redistricting
A historical critique notes Iowa's 1981 redistricting produced congressional and legislative districts with large vote-count variations beyond court standards. It cites Iowa Senate and House races showing significant disparities, urging redraws to achieve near equal voter totals and reduce nonvoter inclusion and error.
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Eastern Iowans invited to share periodic observations
Readers in Eastern Iowa are invited to submit thoughtful observations on any topic. The periodical asks for personal views, encouraging diverse voices and abiding by community standards.
Backbone State Park history beyond CCC claims
A reader corrects the record on Backbone State Park history noting the lake existed before CCC involvement, with the first dam washed out in 1925, convicts and local workers shaping the park in earlier years, and the 1920 inauguration marking the park as Iowa’s first state park.
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Harry Powell
Cedar Rapids
You Or
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Vetoed slogan on Iowa license plates praised by advocate
The writer applauds the veto and cancellation of the slogan IOWA A State of Minds on license plates. They recall the older Iowa The Corn State slogan and note it failed to attract visitors. They contrast with Illinois growing corn and support blank plates to spark curiosity.
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Correction to Lan Nowotny letter on immortality
The Gazette prints a corrected line from Lan Nowotny's Friday letter stating that a soul is mortal. The amendment fixes an editing error that altered the piece’s meaning.
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Lan Nowotny
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