Labor’s future under a conservative presidency and Congress
The piece argues that key labor protective laws like OSHA and CETA will endure regardless of party control, while Davis-Bacon faces possible extinction due to waste in its wage structure. Labor’s influence is seen in votes that brought a Republican president and a conservative Congress, despite warnings of harsher times for labor.
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Congress
Sen
Frank Church
Idaho
George McGovern
South Dakota
John Brademas
Indiana
Davis-Bacon
Capitol Hill
Labor
Zoning Clash Favors Cities Over Landowners in Iowa Case
Cedar Rapids federal case pits Mason City developers against the city council over denial of a shopping center zoning change. Jury rules for cities preserving zoning autonomy, citing 1965 plan alignment and impacts on traffic water and services. The decision preserves local authority to balance growth with public welfare.
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Federal District Court
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Iowa
Keep Wilson open in face of school board plans
Letters to The Gazette urge the West Side to oppose closing Wilson Junior High. Parents warn closures would force students to walk through dangerous areas, create bus costs, and worsen crowded schools. They highlight Wilson’s recent remodeling and urge southwest-side residents to attend the Feb. 9 public hearing.
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Wilson Junior High
Southwest Side
Wilson
McKinley
Cedar Rapids Library Bond Proposal Draws Local Debate
The letter argues for a new public library funded by a $2 million Hall Foundation gift and urges voters to approve the January 27 bond issue. Opponents include out-of-towners and five Belden Hill Co. associates. three persistent "no" activists are noted, but the writer emphasizes community pride and affordability.
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Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill Co
Hall Foundation
Parents Call Out Southwest School Closings At Board Meeting
A parent voices concern at the January 8 school board meeting about proposed closures of southwest schools. She notes committee members lack southwest representation and questions boundary lines, the fate of the southwest junior high, and potential impacts on students and property values.
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Southwest Side
There Are Better Ways to Start a Clear Sentence
The author critiques starting with there in sentences and offers rewrites. Examples show how dropping there and reordering improves clarity. The Cedar Rapids plant voting note and other cases illustrate avoiding weak openings.
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Cedar Rapids
Ski Jump Dust at H Avenue Crossings Draws City Hall Attention
City Hall notes recount traffic woes on I-380 and a shelved Freeway 549 project amid public opposition. A ski-jump sign near the H Avenue crossing trails dust as 6,000 cars daily pass, with air pollution reports showing peak city levels.
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H Avenue
Elberon IA School Reunion Gathers Wide Support
A reader requests addresses from all former Elberon school students and staff to ensure no one is missed for the June centennial reunion. The town recalls Elberon’s centennial celebration set for June 27 and 28.
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Elberon
Iowa
Elberon School
Reader defends faith against critic of "Deception swallowed"
A letter from a Christian reader resents a columnist's critique of "so-called Christians" and the Bible. The writer defends religious beliefs and urges others to live and believe as taught, challenging the columnist's authority and stance.
Glimpses of Farmer Burns and Gotch Spark Wrestling Memories
Mike Chapman recalls Farmer Burns and Frank Gotch through a Forest City Chautauqua, a lifelong fan’s memories of training via Burns’s methods, a Gotch family connection, and a contrast between old time wrestling and today’s college bouts. The piece notes Burns's neck strength, Gotch’s era, and a view that modern college wrestling may exceed early professional sport in difficulty and honesty.
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Farmer Burns
Forest City
Iowa
Chapman
Frank Gotch
August Buchholz
Sarah Buchholz
August
Ellen Gotch
Helmer Myhre
Albert Lea
Strangler
Lewis
Thoughts from Eastern Iowans on varied topics
DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as a clerk typist with the VA Hospital. Previously he had been a life insurance agent and a county clerk of court, after earlier experience in real estate, IRS employment, banking and several other occupations.
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DeVere Hirt
Coralville
IRS
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