Compromise urged on Cedar Rapids riverfront mall plan
The Iowa Natural Resources Council weighs flood control against downtown development as Cedar Rapids considers a multi million dollar riverfront mall on Second Street. Officials seek a rapid approval with a moratorium on other floodway projects until new river flow surveys lower the hundred year flood line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Second Street
First Avenue
Iowa Farmland Values See Slower Growth Amid Boom Peak
Iowa land values rose 6 percent last year the smallest gain in five years. A Chicago Fed report notes a 1.2 percent drop in farmland prices across a five-state Midwest region, signaling a possible end to the boom that lifted farm real estate 98 percent from 1971 to 1976. Despite higher production costs and lower product prices, Iowa’s black earth remains highly productive and valuable for farmers and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Iowa
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Midwest
Chicago Fed
Exploited Holiday Clerks Describe Nightlong Sales Slavery
A retired worker recalls brutal Christmas season labor in retail. Clerks faced 40 cent hourly wages turned into salary, late shifts to boost quotas, and a single Christmas gift of one dollar. Some endured pressure to sell 65 units weekly with rising targets, while others faced isolation and nights without rest.
Letter to editor criticizes Cedar Rapids holiday decorations decision
A reader argues that readers misread The Gazette article on downtown Christmas decorations. The writer cites a high lease price and a five year contract as reasons to forego decorations for a year to save money, urging readers to rethink commercialism and priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Christmas decorations spark debate on store hours
A Cedar Rapids reader condemns the push to keep stores open on Dec 26 as greed driven and urges reliance on religious morals. The letter echoes earlier criticism from the Central Retail Merchants Bureau and questions the impact on workers and local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Retail Merchants Bureau
Cedar Rapids-Marion Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Vinton Stores Stay Closed on Dec 26 Christmas Holiday
In a December 15 letter the Vinton Chamber of Commerce announced stores would remain closed on Monday December 26 a decision aimed at giving employees a real Christmas holiday. Local merchants defend the choice despite nearby towns opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Begin visit signals shift in U S Israel ties
The article argues U S policy is changing from treating Israel as Washington's attorney to recognizing independent talks with Egypt. It notes Begin's surprise Washington visit, Carter’s cautious stance, and new pressure from Israeli allies to resist neutral U S mediation. The piece highlights five U S senators briefed by Begin and the White House timing around Cairo talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Menahem Begin
U.S
Jerusalem
Begin
Sadat
Israel
Mideast
Defense
Melvin Laird
Carter
Cairo
Mr. Carter
Carter Administration
Egypt
Blair House
U.S. Senate
Jacob Javits
Richard Stone
Henry M. Jackson
Clifford Case
White House
Carter-Begin
Gazette Editorial Guidelines for Letters to Editor
The Gazette invites reader opinions but limits content to 400 words per letter. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days and submissions may be condensed or edited without changing meaning. Anonymity is not allowed and the writer’s telephone number must be provided after name and address with a readable signature for authentication.
Tuition tax credits gain traction in Congress as option grows
Washington commentary notes bills by Roth Packwood and Moynihan push $250 to $500 per dependent for tuition at colleges, universities, and schools. Proposals would cost billions but aim to expand educational choice amid tax burdens. The Senate has backed tuition credits repeatedly. House approved Roth inclusion. supporters include Humphrey Helms and Garn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bill Roth
Missouri
Delaware
Roth
The
Treasury
United States
Packwood
Moynihan
Senate
House
Hubert Humphrey
John Dorking
Jesse Helms
Jake Garn
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Hladky, Jr
Art Heusinkveld
J. F. Hladky
Frank Nye
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Damon Runyon
State
Chicago
New York
Charles Kingsley
Vinton Closing
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Anwar Sadat
Field Newspaper Syndicate
the Gazette
By James J. Kilpatrick
Joe Califano
Oregon
Bob Packwood
Patrick Moynihan
Washington Star Syndicate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!