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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1978
Page
7
A reader argues against increasing hunting and fishing license fees. The author suggests charging boat registration fees by horsepower and size, not flat rates, so smaller rowboats and large speedboats would contribute fairly, potentially funding the Conservation Commission without higher hunting and fishing fees.
A reader recounts repeated direct dial charges misbilled to various numbers from July 1975 to January 1978. NWB credit and service departments corrected many items after lengthy phone calls and letters, with ongoing disputes over totals. The letter also defends school bus drivers on Blairs Ferry Road, urging public support and applications.
A returning Navy family praises Cedar Rapids people yet criticizes local driving during factory shifts. They compare tailgating to a demolition derby and urge more open courtesy to improve traffic flow and mood.
A letter from Bob Jones of 1033 Eisenhower Road Hiawatha argues for pro union viewpoints, praising unions for shorter hours better wages and safety rules while challenging anti union coverage and urging balanced representation in the paper. He cites union influence on wages benefits and workplace safety.
A reader in Cedar Rapids counters a February Gazette letter claiming religion is a threat. The writer links crime and hardship to secularism, shares family struggles, and credits daily prayer and reading with sustaining them and their children. The piece ends with gratitude for faith and its perceived rewards.
The letter praises Attorney General Richard C. Turner for opposing the Panama Canal Zone concession. It argues the deal jeopardizes seaborne commerce and constitutional freedoms while urging Senate members to follow public opinion. The writer attacks ads from the National Right to Work Committee and defends S. 1883 2467 as protecting workers from forced unionization.
The author argues government payments to farmers distort profitability and reward inefficiency. Competition governs all businesses and parities as subsidies should be abandoned. Prices rise with demand and fall with supply, and farmers must accept price risk without expecting government aid.
A resident who has lived in the area for 25 years describes purchasing eight vehicles from Allen Motor Co and praises the dealership and Mr. Sandy Batchelor for satisfactory service. The letter acknowledges occasional problems but notes that legitimate complaints were resolved to mutual satisfaction and calls for honesty on both sides.
A reader condemns publishing stories about alleged police brutality and questions the need for publicity. The writer argues the Cedar Rapids Police Department should investigate charges internally to spare taxpayers legal costs and public expenditure.
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