Hiroshima decision debated from Cranston quotes
The Gazette editors revisit debates over the Hiroshima bombing, noting Alan Cranston may have avoided the atomic drop in 1945 and discussing the broader moral and strategic questions. They compare wartime choices, casualties, and the bomb’s lasting impact.
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Alan Cranston
United States
U.S.S.R
Korea
Cranston
Hiroshima
Japan
U.S
Harry Truman
Nature can be cruel humans share the tendency with many species
A brief discussion notes that many animals kill their kin and rivals, challenging the idea that humans alone destroy their own. It lists egret chicks, cranes, langur monkeys, chimpanzees, collared lemmings, lions, and certain sharks as examples, then argues humans stand out by recognizing better behavior yet sometimes failing to do so.
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India
Public hearing on Iowa Electric rate increase set tonight
Citizens urged to attend the 7 p.m. hearing at City Hall Armory as the Iowa Commerce Commission weighs IE proposed rate rise. The ICC can freeze prices or push conservation and management programs to curb escalating peak demand. The meeting seeks public pressure for sound management and rate restraint.
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Iowa Electric
Iowa Commerce Commission
ICC
City Hall Armory
Commission
Dr Russell Anthony hailed for service to Cedar Rapids
A letter praising Dr Russell Anthony highlights his tenure as city veterinarian and list of awards from Iowa State University. It notes the Gentle Doctor Award in ISU, leadership roles in veterinary groups, public service in Cedar Rapids, and regard as Mr Cyclone and Shrine leader.
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Russell Anthony
Iowa State University
Borden
ISU
Anthony
Cedar Rapids
Milo Sediacek
Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
Iowa State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Harold Hughes
Shrine Imperial Line
Senator Hughes
Imperial
North America
St. Mark’s
The
Optimist Club
Cedar Rapids Sports Club
Eastern Iowa Veterinarian Association
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rotary Club
YMCA
Iowa State University Athletic Council
Iowa State
Cyclone
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Kansas City
Trinity United Methodist Church hosts care facility fun night
In June, Linn County care residents joined 135 participants for games and refreshments. Local businesses Ajax Balloon Co. Armstrong's Department Store Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. Life Investors Linn County Recreation Commission McDonald's Merchants National Bank Souvenir Inc. Jim Miller Datsun St Luke's Hospital contributed prizes. Project leaders Jackie Foster Terrie Nekvinka Dotti Stevens Lydia Circle praise residents for their smiles and support.
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Our Church Group
Linn County
Ajax Balloon Co
Armstrong’s Department Store
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Life Investors
The
Linn County Recreation Commission
McDonald’s Restaurants
Merchants National Bank, Souvenir, Inc
Jim Miller Datsun
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jackie Foster
Terrie Nekvinka
Dotti Stevens
Lydia Circle
Trinity United Methodist Church
Third Ave
Fifth St
Spectacular flag display inspires city appreciation
Dennis and Betty Northland thank Peter Teahen and the Flag Committee for the beautiful display that makes them proud of their city and country, recognizing the special effort required.
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Peter Teahen
Insights Cut an American into a hundred pieces and boil him down
The quote by Wendell Phillips frames the Fourth of July as a crucible of American identity. The remark contrasts boiling down a nation's ideals with the partisan temper of independence celebrations.
Cedar Rapids voters seek change in city leadership and plan
A reader urges ousting the Cedar Rapids mayor street and safety commissioners in the next election. They call for a city manager system like Dubuque, criticize tax hikes, the ground transportation center, and the loss of Second and First Street SE merchants with Smulekoff’s and Armstrong’s remaining amid high taxes.
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Cedar Rapids
Dubuque’s
Second Street
First Street
Smulekoff’s
Armstrong’s
Inflation fears and the case for restraint in government policy
Dale L. Netherton argues inflation stems from excess money supply and government deficits funded by taxes or printing money. He critiques ignorers who push costly but unfunded programs, cites Keynes, warns of long-term costs to future generations, and champions capitalism and production over charity by government.
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Lord Keynes
United States
Swisher sanitation manager presents taped pesticide lecture series
Dale L. Netherton of Swisher, sanitation manager at General Mills, serves as area lessee for a taped lecture series. He is a certified pesticide operator and CPR instructor.
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Dale L. Netherton
Swisher
General Mills
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