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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1987
Page
9
Readers discuss whether state seat belt mandates could lead to broader controls while urging due process, labor policy critique, ambulance station use, and opposition to censorship in schools. The letters touch on public safety, labor politics, emergency response time, and literary censorship.
A devotional urging believers to adopt obedience to God's law in the new year. It cites Psalm 119 97 Romans 7 12 James 1 25 Revelation 22 14 and exhorts memorizing Exodus 20 3 17 as guidance for a righteous life and access to the tree of life.
Reader letter condemns use of Bible-thumping as a defamatory label in AP reporting about a radio controversy. It argues bias in hard news and urges Christians to protest anti Christian wording and defend religious framing in journalism.
A reader urges cutting military spending and freezing budgets to curb debt. He cites Rep. Schroeder and Garry Trudeau, argues Reagan’s peace rhetoric masks warlike actions, and calls for a Grace Commission review and end to waste. He quotes JFK and Fraser on truth in government.
The letter argues against a peacetime draft and warns lawmakers and lawyers orchestrating military enrollment could trigger a global nuclear holocaust. The author cites Selective Service spokesman and public figures while urging prayer for peace and caution about a new draft.
Readers across eastern Iowa contribute a range of reflections on daily life and public issues. The column invites diverse opinions and personal perspectives on community matters.
Coralville native Devere Hirt retires in 1973 as a clerk typist at the VA Hospital. His career spans roles as life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
The text traces beliefs from polytheistic tolerance to monotheistic dominance and sectarian conflict. It discusses Judaism Christianity and Islam as exclusive claims, then notes colonial America struggles over church establishment. It quotes Jefferson and Madison on freedom of religion and education, arguing religious liberty as bulwark against dictatorship.
A luncheon speaker in Arizona’s Indian country notes Navajo language links Taiwan to hand-made souvenirs. The piece mocks spelling errors and sharp signs about shoplifters and hitchhikers, contrasting vague prose with clearer warnings and jokes.
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