Letters to the Gazette Advocate Mental Illness Awareness
Public Affairs Committee members of the Iowa Psychiatric Society applaud the Hillcrest House coverage and urge broader awareness. They note mental illnesses affect one in five adults, can strike at any career stage, and are treatable with many recoveries. The writers urge media support for Mental Illness Awareness Week October 7–13.
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Iowa Psychiatric Society
Steve Bracket
American Psychiatric Association
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Community letter urges kindness to animals and responsible pet care
Dawn Wheat of Western College Rd advocates humane treatment, neutering, up to date vaccines, id tags, and parental guidance to prevent animal cruelty. She cites a July Gazette report on animal torture and a Cedar Rapids truck driver murder, urging kids learn care for others beginning with pets.
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Cedar Rapids
Do away with the penny 99 cent dollar idea noted
A reader argues against the penny by noting its minting cost three quarters of a cent and suggests a 99 cent dollar and a 9 cent dime. He jokes about price tags and scanner tricks, cites Shakespeare, and signs as Marvin Ludolph from Walker.
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Outwitted Definition and a Call for Justice
An author denounces deception in society and cites a $5,000 reward for capturing those who burned a kitten, equating the act to the abortion issue and urging justice. The piece reflects on ignorance and moral clarity while signing with an individual name and address.
Limit Election Length to Cut Costs and Time
Letter writer Robert M.L. Johnson argues for a 90 day election window to reduce TV ads pledges and taxpayer burden. He suggests modern media and outreach can reach nationwide audiences quickly and expresses hope if Bush vetoes reform.
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Senate
Bush
America
Public Letters Rule Submissions Grow Stricter
A guideline outlines that letters must reveal writer name and address, include a signature, and provide a phone number for authentication. Anonymous publication is banned and the word limit is 300. Only one letter per writer is allowed every 30 days, focusing on issues over personalities and public business.
Moral decline threatens America in prime time interview
Diane Sawyer spoke with a Russian KGB head who warned that America’s morals could destroy the nation. The speaker decries crime, abortion, euthanasia, and legal corruption while urging renewed faith and tougher law enforcement to avert national collapse.
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Russia
KGB
America
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