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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1981
Page
6
The argument for oil price decontrol hinges on ample supply yet prices rose soon after Reagan’s deregulation. Retail data lag, but wholesale spikes hint at higher costs for consumers who may conserve. Cornell researchers warn deeper drilling may not yield enough energy profitably, risking continued price inflation without new fields or cheaper tech.
The Iowa House Natural Resources Committee approved a public funds proposal modeled after Minnesota. It would allow taxpayers to allocate up to ten dollars from a tax refund to wildlife habitat purchases or development with an optional extra ten dollar donation. The approach aims to avoid new taxes while expanding wildlife support and could set precedents for other checkoffs. Wildlife funding parallels precedents in Wisconsin Nebraska Utah Colorado and Minnesota.
A reader laments hostile reactions to differing opinions and recounts obscene calls after a youth letter to the editor about a library referendum. The second letter criticizes Wilson Junior High School closure plans and alleged misuses of funds, urging broader community input.
A teacher requests credit for a class letter published February 2. Cindy Mast explains the piece was composed by 30 third and fourth grade students at St Matthew School and that the signature was added after by the teacher. The letter reflects the children's enthusiasm and sincerity.
The piece argues Americans are not as self-centered as often claimed. It highlights large volunteer figures for 1980 and 1979 private giving, noting millions volunteer across hospitals, councils, Kirkwood committees, and religious groups. Cites Hesburgh on the value of voluntarism and Tocqueville on American civic habit.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. The views are theirs and not official Kirkwood Community College positions. Bill F. Stewart is president of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.
A nationwide surge of joy at the Iran hostage release contrasted with concerns over media influence. The piece notes live satellite coverage from Algiers to Wiesbaden, questions about sensationalism, and calls for reflection on journalism ethics amid a global village moment.
The piece argues over proper spelling and usage of fundraise and fund-raiser versus fundraiser and hyphenation rules. It notes dictionaries vary, cites Chicago Tribune experiments with word consolidation, and defends hyphenation in terms like fund-raising and smart-alecky while approving wholehearted usage.
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