Lawmaker clash over liquor bottle deposits lands in audit
The anti litter law includes liquor bottles and cans in refundable deposits after private retailers. Critics cite federal ban on reusing liquor bottles and state breakage rules, costing the state money as refunds and disposal rise. Some propose repealing liquor bottle deposits while federal and state rules hold.
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Rolland Gallagher
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Gallagher
Gasohol Advance Prompts Iowa State Research Funding
Iowa State University researchers describe a new absorption based method using a silica synthetic compound to produce corn derived alcohol for gasohol at lower energy cost. They seek about 500000 dollars over three years to fund development and potential patent gains, aiming to lower pump prices and improve fuel competition while protecting highway funding from lost gas tax revenue.
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Town State University
Towans
Letter on energy conservation proposals and calls for broader limits
A reader argues for a sweeping energy plan including closing filling stations over weekends, TV campaigning by presidential candidates from Washington, banning Saturday Sunday business work except utilities, halting air travel during station hours, curbing weekend sports, lowering highway speeds to 50 mph, and White House light reductions to curb oil imports. The letter urges serious action if President Carter aims to cut oil purchases and curb public costs.
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Carter
White House
Letter to editor praises heart research articles
A former Cedar Rapids resident and patient of Dr Block thanks the editor for helping with heart disease topics. She notes teaching K 2 students and that articles about Heart Prince and Princess and families Deb Kelso Bob Kelso Jenny Kelso Todd Clark June Salton illustrate heart surgery impact and the value of heart research.
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Cedar Rapids
Heart
Deb Kelso
Bob and
Jenny Kelso
Todd Clark
June Salton
Deb
Todd
Heart Association
Protect and Serve Letter Sparks Cedar Rapids Police Debate
A reader contests a February letter arguing crime is rising and police wages should fall. The author profiles police shifts and on duty time, recounts duties from mediating disputes to handling crashes, and defends officers facing hostile, irrational or dangerous citizens.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cruelty and Bribery Claims in FBI Sting Tactics
The piece questions the cruelty of FBI sting methods used to trap lawmakers and argues for caution before judging Congress on bribe allegations. It cites Rep. William J. Hughes and asks why all members could not face the same scrutiny. The author also questions FBI procedures and calls for clearer explanations from Civiletti.
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Hughes
FBI
God
Congress
Will basics outline why a will matters for estates
A Cedar Rapids attorney explains that a will is a carefully prepared instrument guiding distribution, naming an executor, and providing for contingencies. It clarifies that intestate laws apply if no will exists and notes that wills are flexible, private, and not a guarantee against probate.
Sixth Don Roberts Heart Fund Square Dance Held in Cedar Rapids
The sixth annual event at IBEW Hall Cedar Rapids on February 3 drew 278 attendees and raised over 800 dollars. Citing thanks to 15 callers and organizers, the Rapid Squares won the attendance banner with 23 couples, while Solo Steppers of the Quad Cities Illinois earned the distance banner. Donations may be sent to the Heart Association office in Marion.
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Don Roberts
Rapid
Quad Cities
Illinois
Death of Ford Clark Prompts Reader Remorse
A reader laments the loss of Ford Clark whose enjoyed column appeared weekly. The letter suggests readers write to archives for past columns and imagines Clark's humor in heaven, noting the desire to read more of his work.
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Ford Clark
Weekly
Out of State
Mr. Clark
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The Gazette invites reader opinions with rules: limit 400 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed and edited. no anonymous letters. Writers should include name, address, readable handwritten signature, and a telephone number not printed to help authentication. Content focuses on issues and events, not personalities. poems are not allowed.
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