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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1989
Page
7
A reader recounts receiving a letter from AARP the American Association of Retired Persons and contemplates its purpose after noting the organization’s initials. The piece hints at a headline that followed and invites reflection on the solicitation.
A narrator reads a mailed appeal claiming lifelong dues were paid through hardship in American history including World War II. He recalls school memories and defends independence from a collective aging group while noting his own disinterest in joining AARP and its implied identity. He asks for his dues and address update by January 31.
A reader argues against penalizing savers with insurance fees for savings and loan institutions and suggests users pay extra loan fees. The letter contends S and L aid serves the community while proposing reforms to loan costs. A second reader critiques budget director Darman and predicts crisis rhetoric to justify tax increases.
Sister Clare Hartman longtime educator on an Indian reservation sent a letter praising support and noting a donor named Pearl Kruse. A check for 18800 was received to fund a van for Sisters of St Francis at St Pauls Indian Mission Hays Montana. Funds will buy school equipment and labels were highlighted by the donor.
Beverly A. Smith of Marion suggests radio and TV announcers begin news programs with the day of week and month to aid the elderly, blind, and homebound. She notes some people lose track of days and asks stations to adopt this practice.
Scott A. Shook of Family Service Agency emphasizes NFCC member agencies provide money management information budgeting and actual money management help. They offer seminars to schools businesses and organizations with low to no cost funded by United Way and creditors.
The writer criticizes schools for punishing students and relying on computers. They lament graduation gaps in math and miss纸 traditional paper and pencil methods. They claim voices in classrooms are misused and warn about computer overreliance amid drug issues.
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