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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1979
Page
9
A Cedar Rapids reader advocates legalizing some Mexican entrants tied to oil sales, caps highway spending, and a 50 mph speed limit to save fuel. He argues against federal gifts and favors a one big gas price jump if needed. The letter also shares a farming family view from Stacyville on costs, rent, and year-round work.
A tribute to Father Dominic Loferski honors his life devoted to God and the love he shared with others. The memorial expresses that love daily through actions and caring for God’s children as the lasting tribute to his memory.
A letter rebutts a farm focused piece arguing that urban workers also toil long hours. The writer notes many house upkeep tasks, debt financed purchases, and weekend chores are part of modern life. City dwellers deserve respect and should not be denigrated for balancing work and home duties.
A diner complains about a restaurant refusing to honor Dinner-of-the-Month cards on holidays including Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. The manager allegedly hides behind policy, avoiding customers and leaving waitresses to deal with upset patrons. The write-in critic cites mayoral involvement and condemns the holiday rule as abusive and unfair.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 400 words with one letter per writer every 30 days. Letters may be edited for length and clarity but cannot change meaning and must include name address and readable signature. no anonymous submissions. Telephone number is requested for authentication but not printed.
A Capitol bike-in promotes turning the Cedar Rapids to Gilbertville abandoned railway into a recreational trail for biking hiking and snowmobiling. Participants urge legislators to back the Conservation Board budget allowing funds for the project and plan a March 24 25 ride from Cedar Rapids to Grinnell Des Moines and back ending at the State Capitol.
Letter argues private salaries exceed federal pay and questions the label average. It Defends federal staff as crucial daily workers, listing roles from food inspection to weather prediction, safety enforcement, Social Security processing, money production, highway design, border patrols, workplace safety, and contracting support. It emphasizes they are neighbors and may be related.
A reader offers a used copy of a Carter biography for 3.50 after criticizing campaign remarks by Mrs. Carter on a Donahue appearance. The note mentions the president’s anticipated re election and a claim about a family member’s drinking and mental health.
The article argues that 52 percent of Cedar Rapids residents voting against the Penick and Ford move does not reflect broader preference. It contends many voters avoided costs or preferred alternatives, while a Linn County majority supported the move. It notes a $30,000 overrun on a $1.1 million project as minor.
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