Fourth of July reflection and immigrant role in America
An editorial urges a patriotic observance with reflection on liberty and immigration. It notes Kate Smith’s God Bless America on the radio amid storms and cites a Freedom Forum survey on First Amendment views. The piece emphasizes democracy, opportunity, and national heritage.
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Iowa
Kate Smith
United States of America
The
Freedom Forum
First Amendment Center
Kenneth Paulson
Paulson
Fourth of July tribute to Washington and veterans in culture and memory
The piece contrasts Washington in media with the historical crossing of the Delaware. It notes Independence Day reminders from veterans groups in Cedar Rapids and Rockford, and highlights Washingtons leadership at Trenton and Princeton. It references The Crossing and The Patriot as cinematic takes.
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George Washington
Washington
Jeff Daniels
Gettysburg
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Delaware River
George
Continental Congress
Mel Gibson
Trenton
Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Park
Rockford Road
12Th Street
Princeton
Battle Hymn of the Republic rings at graduation
William C. Jacobson, superintendent of the Marion Independent School District, reflects on using The Battle Hymn of the Republic at Milford Townsh Consolidated School 1959 graduation. He traces its history from Steffe’s tune to Howe’s lyrics and its Civil War legacy as a unifying anthem.
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Milford Townsh Consolidated School
William Steffe
Charleston
S.C
Canaan
Happy Shore
Massachusetts Tiger
John Brown
Julia Ward Howe
Atlantic Monthly
Howe
Boston
Steffe
United States
William C. Jacobson
Marion Independent
curb consumption to lower gasoline prices
As prices rise Americans are urged to conserve and reduce travel. The piece argues for car pooling and less unnecessary driving, citing supply and demand and the need for alternative energy research to lower prices. It notes federal probes of oil price fixing and stresses collective action can reduce demand and prices.
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OPEC
Federal
Proposals for New Interchange Confuse Drivers
Clara Hardiman of Cedar Rapids complains the Highway 100 30 interchange plans will bewilder motorists. She mocks the maps in the Gazette and foresees an abundance of confusing signs and roundabout routes.
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Gazette Maps
Holland Orchard
Clara Hardiman
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Seeks Public Letters to Editor and Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions require full name signature and daytime phone number, plus street address. No anonymous letters. limit 300 words for letters. column length 700 words or fewer. address Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. FAX and email provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Not all see new highway as necessary growh claim analyzed
A Gazette editorial argues for a East Post Road to Highway 30 corridor while critics fear loss of land and nature. The letter questions notification, hearings, and the human cost of growth and calls for responsibility and balanced development.
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Gazette
East Post Road
Highway 30
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette publishes readers letters without endorsing or judging opinions. Readers may submit corrections or contradictions for publication, preserving space for letters and responses in future issues.
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