Oldsmobile to be phased out as GM shifts brands
Editorial notes Oldsmobile faces extinction in coming years with sales at historic lows since 1952. Once mid‑tier in GM’s lineup, Olds struggled to distinguish itself amid rivals and changing tastes as Plymouth also winds down. The piece recalls Ransom E Olds and the brand’s evolving image in a free market.
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Season of Goodwill finds the public private blend urged
A radio message highlights Bill Clinton praising record giving of 190 billion dollars and President elect Bush linking charity to his agenda. Analysts note 1990s gains mostly from a thriving economy, with 40 percent of gifts to churches and 15 percent to education, urging continued public private cooperation.
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A Christmas Carol echoes in a gloomy corporate mood
In a Washington Post opinion piece, the author contrasts old economy loyalty with dot-com churn. Bob Cratchit stays loyal to Scrooge & Marley as Nasdaq past warns that stock options may vanish, yet a turkey and steady management win loyalty in hard times.
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Power shifts as good citizens stay silent in democracy critique
A columnist compares American democracy to Germany under fascism, urging citizens to confront anxiety and speak up. Reflecting on Bonhoeffer and the Barmen Declaration, the piece criticizes civility pledges and urges earlier action on campaign finance taxes and family farms to prevent future tyranny.
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Gazette Letters Policy Prompts Readers to Submit Briefs
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX or email.
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Lower Piercing Age to 16 for Self Expression
A 16 year old argues for lowering the legal piercing age from 18 to 16. The writer, who has a belly button piercing, contends teens will get piercings anyway and safer access would reduce risks and reflect personal autonomy.
Friendly city volunteers aid a family in crisis on Collins Road
Angela Besick of Cedar Rapids writes thanking two strangers who stopped to help her family when her 3 year old son had a seizure. A driver flagged down, CPR trained bystander, and a calming mother guided emergency responders, proving Cedar Rapids lives up to its friendly city image.
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Shortage of nurses and midwives fuels stress and low pay
Donna L. Lewis of Cedar Rapids laments rising stress and meager pay in nursing and midwifery while officials earn over 65 000 with 9 percent raises, questioning the logic and urging entry into demanding health careers.
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