This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1983
Page
9
A letter argues for uniform wages and price controls as a long term cure for inflation. It questions free enterprise and unions, urges responsible governance, and suggests using computer capacity for job programs while promoting trust and equality.
The writer questions whether Arminian and Calvinist views on salvation can coexist while staying faithful to Christ. They note belief in potential loss of salvation versus eternal security, urge unity in Christ, and suggest placing such doctrinal differences in File 13 to avoid division.
A biting rant argues Washington workers in tax policy act like bosses over taxpayers. It rails against higher taxes and IRS expansion, likening officials to angels of Mammon and calling for reform despite conflicting economic views.
Letters to the Gazette discuss whether a government inventory reduction or surplus grain sale at discounted prices could attract foreign buyers, reduce storage needs, and please overseas markets, drawing comparisons to department store ads and retail practices. The guidelines require authorship details, a 400 word limit, and no anonymous submissions.
A reader blasts Cedar Rapids limo service for poor, indifferent response to requests for transport to the bus terminal and back from Charles City, threatening to fly to Minneapolis instead. The letter then shifts to a discussion of day care centers, defending group care while noting financial struggles for providers and personal anecdotes about children’s development.
A reader urges government action on the health effects of underground and surface nuclear tests and links to odd weather, earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes. The message warns that extended testing could devastate the economy and inflation, ending in societal collapse.
A reader recalls early newspaper delivery in Anamosa 1923 with twin brothers Ray and I delivering to south and north sides. The note mentions James F. Cowden carrying water, Leo Sears as circulation manager, and a stamp and coin monthly with 18000 circulation. Rivalries in distribution across Dublin and Strawberry Hill are noted.
Paul G Donelson presents two stories: Jesus in Nazareth reading from Isaiah and the National Council of Churches of Christ relief work. He argues both stories reveal timeless truths and critiques of contemporary patriotism and anti NGO sentiment, noting accusations of communism against the NCCC and the risk it faces today.
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite views. Paul G Donelson of Strawberry Point has led the United Methodist Church there since 1978 and serves on the advisory board of the Iowa Freedom Foundation.
A columnist examines Reagan's push to restrict leaks by requiring only official statements. The piece argues leaks persist despite directives, notes risks of misused inside info, and defends vigilant reporting while warning of potential manipulation by anonymous aides. It stresses reporters should pursue truth, yet remain wary of miscommunication.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.