Rediscovery Visit Highlights Local Library
A snowy night visit to the public library impressed a patron. He found a subject via the catalog and used the microfilm viewer to copy articles. The experience was easy and fun with courteous staff and many families reading together.
Heritage praise for Gazette on Black citizens' contributions
A Marion reader commends The Gazette for articles highlighting the achievements and contributions of Black citizens, urging similar features for other nationalities, including Czech and Irish heritage, and thanking the paper for uplifting stories amid widespread bigotry.
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The
Gazette
United States
Cedar Rapids
Eileen Westendorf
S. Sixth St
Marion
Politics made simple by Char Wood
The letter argues that higher taxes are inevitable regardless of election outcomes. The writer contrasts President Bush as optimistic and Senator Harkin as pessimistic, labeling themselves a realist who expects tax payments to fund government.
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Bush
Tom Harkin
Char Wood, Walker
Gazette Letter Policy Clarifies Reader Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It notes that contradictions or corrections may be published within the same page section, offering equal opportunity for reader input.
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Don’t write off gold as an investment
Timothy F Merker argues gold could rebound from current prices if demand rises. He contends Russia and possibly Arab states are selling gold while the Fed may want to keep prices down to avoid inflation signals during elections.
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Russia
United States
Federal Reserve
Timothy F. Merker
Grande Ave
Fathers’ rights complaints fuel shelter abuse accusations
Bruce McGovern from 1017 Clifton St NE accuses shelters of failing to protect abuse victims and of tolerating biased practices. He cites Florida packets to discourage false charges and notes Cedar Rapids shelter politics, urging outside review and media scrutiny while alleging feminists aid culprits and misuse “damage control” propaganda.
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Johnson County
Florida
Cedar Rapids
Bruce McGovern
Clifton St. NE
The Mystery Man Who Never Faces Customers
A writer recalls the elusive Mystery Man who is absent from meetings or lunch and often unreachable by staff. They describe how the Mystery Man imposes rigid rules and leaves, making it hard to assist diverse customer needs. The piece ends with an address attribution to Robert Mason.
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Mystery Man
Robert Mason
Second Ave
Tough choices on free will in abortion debate
Letter writer argues that free will grants individuals the right to choose, including abortion or not, and contends beliefs should not be forced on others. They note personal conflict between pro life views and respecting others decisions, citing three children and societal responsibility.
Wake up Americans Put Needs First Amid Crisis
Gloria P. Egli calls for priorities to focus on domestic issues over Saddam Hussein coverage and foreign interventions. She argues homelessness layoffs education and healthcare crises threaten America and warns against war parades and political corruption.
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Saddam
George
America
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