Letter writers dismiss Ray’s state of wheat confusion
Mrs. Paul Pickering from Des Moines Iowa criticizes Governor Ray for misusing Socrates and Carl Sagan in a State of the State speech. She argues Ray is out of touch, suggests Dole’s farm secretary point, notes Weinberger’s neutron bomb talk, and praises American resolve amid hostage duress.
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Ray
Carl Sagan
Time Magazine
Sagan
God
Bob Dole
U.S
Dole
America
Paul Pickering
D Ave
Parents protest school board plans to cut programs
A letter argues against closing Hayes and Wilson sites and expanding middle school grades. The writer warns of safety, drug exposure, larger classes, higher taxes, and long term harm to students, urging protection of core education and kept open schools in Grant district.
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Grant
Inflation hurts more than just workers without homes
David Prudden argues that inflation harms a broader population, not only those unable to buy houses. He compares 10 percent inflation over five years with 8 percent yearly wage gains, showing real effects on mortgage payments, savings, and retirees. Prudden signs his letter at 2138 Grande Ave SE.
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David Prudden
Grande Ave
Criticism of Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Book Store
A reader defends the Salvation Army Book Store in Cedar Rapids, disputing reviewer Ed Gorman's February 1 critique. The letter notes the store’s warm, well organized shelves and fair paperback prices, and urges Cedar Rapids support for the donation-dependent shop. The writer signs as Harold R. De La Mater Jr. of 520 19th St NE.
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Ed Gorman
Cedar Rapids
Salvation Army
Harold R. de la Mater Jr
19Th St. NE
Ray decries private fund raising at Terrace Hill
The letter accuses Gov. Ray of using Terrace Hill for private fundraising, noting a $32,750 slush fund from a governor's palace event and calling for the utilities, costing taxpayers about $2,000 monthly, to be paid by the occupant. Charles V. Dunham Deep River.
Whistle Controversy In Idaho Health Agency Leader
The report alleges Idaho Health and Welfare Administrator Bob Jensen whistles seven times daily to prompt secretaries to rush and fill forms. The claim questions the ethics of the practice and whether others would expose such conduct.
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Idaho Health and Welfare Department
Bob Jensen
Bob
Washington Senior High Band Earns Community Thanks
Cedar Rapids civic support grows for the Washington High School music program after the Paramount Theatre performance of Music Man. A March 7 rummage sale at the old Schamberger garage on Third Avenue SE invites furniture clothing toys tools appliances and books donations with item pickup via Washington High School band students or 363 4452 to fund a Florida trip.
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Washington Senior High School
Pompon
Paramount Theatre
Florida
Schamberger
Third Avenue SE
Washington Band
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Endless self reference in media fuels a slow news day
Commentary notes overexposure of the hostage crisis on TV and radio, criticizing endless coverage and media reflexivity. It laments programs showing viewers watching programs, praises Charles Kuralt's gentler Sunday Morning, and imagines a recursive media loop while calling for more substantial sportswriting.
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President Carter
Walter Cronkite
CBS Evening News
Cronkite
America
Walter
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Charles Kuralt
Kuralt
Starthief
James Rosenquist
Quick fix lesson from a teenager and a relic Chevy
A memoir recounts a green 1949 Chevrolet two door with a temperamental carburetor. A teenage fix involving a tire iron teaches that quick solutions fail under real tests. The piece argues for long range thinking in education and drug prevention, citing Suzuki method and parental roles.
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David Toma
Eastern Iowans Share Broad Perspectives Here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves on diverse topics. The views are theirs and range across community life, culture, and local concerns.
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Victor Power
Illinois
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Gus Schrader
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William C. Jacobson
Iran
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