Letters to the Gazette on Reaganomics and critique
The letter discusses Reaganomics, cites several books by Boaz Niskanen DioGuardi and others, and argues government often protects greed. It praises incentives and supply-side ideas while warning of abuses and monopolistic Wall Street power. It targets liberals and hopes Jack Kemp aids the middle class.
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Wall Street
Jack Kemp
ADM backs tire derived fuel in Iowa plants proposal
Fort Dodge State Senator James B. Kersten commends ADM for using tire derived fuel and urges private sector driven disposal solutions. Meeting in Des Moines discussed recycling tires, state shredders, and incentives for utilities to burn tire coal blends while Iowa DOT tests rubberized asphalt and calls for permits and broader private involvement.
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Des Moines
Illinois
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
ADM
Marion bypass debate challenges Cedar Rapids growth plans
The writer opposes the Marion bypass and Bever Avenue extension, arguing 11.5 million should fund mass transit and open spaces. They claim polls show 80 percent disapproval and warn growth brings crime, unemployment, and housing strain. The piece contrasts Cedar Rapids with larger cities and their congestion.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
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Iowa voters reject Equal Rights Amendment bid
The speaker argues Iowans narrowly oppose amending the state constitution to guarantee equal rights for women. Citing out‑of‑state money and traditional values, the piece endorses stopping further ERA efforts and warns against increased government involvement in family life.
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Iowa
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Law and order first, says Homer E. Stone
Homer E. Stone argues that feeding Somalia’s hungry starts with restoring law and order rather than sending food to docks. He emphasizes stable governance as a prerequisite to effective aid and cites governance as the foundational step for relief efforts.
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Somalia
Law and Order
Regrettable closing of Village Market on Mount Vernon Road
The Village Market on Mount Vernon Road closes permanently. Neighbors thank staff for a friendly family atmosphere and personal customer relations, noting the loss of a community member and the friendly store presence.
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Mount Vernon Road
Protecting Iowa’s Children in Day Care Law Debate
A Cedar Rapids parent group urges reform of unregulated day care laws after a Gazette report shows 90 percent of abuse occurs there and claims regulators fail to act. The writer, president of Cedar Rapids Area Home Child Care Association, calls readers to contact lawmakers before tragedy strikes.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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Gary Walter
Gary
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