Emigration Advances Spur Call to Ease Soviet Trade Barriers
An editorial notes the Soviet Union has liberalized emigration for Jews with about 900 leaving monthly. It urges granting most favored nation status to reward progress, warns McClure’s Helsinki compliance push may backfire, and argues time is near to expand trade while Soviet emigration climbs.
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Idaho
U.S. Commerce Department
Reagan
Open primaries urged to boost Iowa voter turnout
The piece argues low turnout in Iowa primaries stems from apathy and disinterest, noting only about 1.9 million registered Democrats Republicans and independents. it advocates open primaries so unaffiliated voters can choose party ballots without declaring affiliation, to energize participation.
Do you want a Wright in your future
A Washington Post piece roasts Speaker Jim Wright as a literary opportunist tied to Teamsters and political cronies. It contrasts Wrights book profits with ethics questions, arguing his conduct could merit independent investigation and a potential for political fallout.
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Dukakis
Critics Attack Barely, Dancers Respond to Gazette
Letter writers defend Cedar Rapids Civic Ballet productions Graduation Ball and Dance Across the Plains, disputing reviewer Bonnie Gordon's critique and praising the performances. Ronald Johnson comments on Mike Boddicker piece and the sports page coverage, while Barbara Sherman promotes the Czech Museum Radio-Thon for Father's Day with museum tours and ethnic costumes.
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Gil McNaughton
Cedar Rapids Civic Ballet
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Czech Fine Arts Foundation
16Th Avenue
Czechoslovakia
Roundabout justice and a columnist’s lingering resolve
The letter writer who criticized the Police Department after dismissal now targets the Legal Department and a judge. The writer has a courtroom background, and the piece suggests that justice has, in the end, settled with the rightful party.
Henderson thanks supporters in 52nd District state race
Shirley M. Henderson expresses gratitude to a broad base of supporters and her family for backing her campaign for state representative in the 52nd District. She signs at 4324 Sherman St. NE.
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Shirley M. Henderson
Sherman St
Teachers' guidance echoes from Coe remembered by minister
Drexel V Mollison of Lehigh Acres Florida writes to praise Prof Eleanor Taylor former Coe and First Presbyterian organist. He notes her religious thought shaped his ministry and that his wife Kathleen a Cedar Rapids born violin prodigy will play at their Florida church with a new arriving organ. He credits Alma Turechek's teaching and thanks Coe College for its lasting influence.
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Coe
First Presbyterian Church
Florida
Kathleen
Cedar Rapids
Alma Turechek
Coe College
Outlooks from Eastern Iowa Readers
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans inviting citizen views on any topic. The column emphasizes free expression and individual perspectives in a community space.
Ben Wolverton Resident of Birch Lake Farm Near Troy Mills
Ben Wolverton, formerly a college teacher of literature and composition in West Virginia, Iowa and Minnesota, now resides on Birch Lake Farm near Troy Mills.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Birch Lake Farm
Troy Mills
Obituary evokes fond memories and school days
A reader recalls Johnny Riordan and the Gazette death notices that sparked nostalgic recollections of youth. The piece wanders through teachers, books from Sanford's, local landmarks, a wartime era, and shared moments with friends, ending with thanks for comics like Calvin and Hobbes.
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Dagwood
Dennis
Johnny Riordan
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