Antiquated law needs end to early publication provision
The Gazette urges Iowa lawmakers to remove a costly provision that allows new laws to take effect early if published in state newspapers. It notes repeated past publication errors and argues the requirement adds expense, offers little public benefit, and should be dropped despite valid fast‑track tax changes.
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Watt backlash over Beach Boys at July 4 celebration
Interior Secretary James Watt sparked backlash by saying Beach Boys should not perform on the Washington mall for the July 4 event. Ronald and Nancy Reagan pressed back, Watt relented, and the band played a White House concert for Special Olympics participants.
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Thatcher Victory Echoes Reagan Style in Britain
In Glasgow Scotland the Thatcher landslide is praised by Washington as a mirror for Reagan. The piece notes Thatcher's appeal to conservative themes and cites unemployment figures while contrasting Britain with the United States and other Western democracies. It questions if Thatcher’s approach will translate to a Reagan bid for a second term.
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Wonders of boyhood trips through railcars and cities
A nostalgic memoir recalls late night sleeper trips from Cedar Rapids to Chicago and onward to New York. The writer cherishes Pullman hospitality, the 20th Century Limited dining cars, vivid stops at Grand Central and Rockefeller Plaza, and fond memories of his father guiding a boy through a world now changed.
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Sud Dows Presidents Dows Real Estate Co and Dows Farms Inc
Sud Dows of Cedar Rapids serves as president of Dows Real Estate Co and Dows Farms Inc, steering management of both ventures and overseeing property and farming operations in the region.
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Strikers Charge Unions Help Stand Up To Cuts At Wilson Foods
A reader defends unions amid Wilson Foods strike wage cuts of 40 percent and benefit losses. The writer argues unions pressure employers to raise pay, protect nonunion workers, and curb violence, noting police actions and urging solidarity.
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Injury delay prompts 911 call guidance note
A June 11 Gazette report cites confusion over the 911 system delaying ambulance response after an accident. It argues responders should assume injuries or illness unless the caller states otherwise, acknowledging callers may be too stressed to convey details or preserve the original information.
Gazette Letters Guidelines Limit Editorials and Signatures
The Gazette invites readers to submit opinions up to 400 words and notes letters may be edited. Include writer name street address signature and a nonpublished phone number for authentication. Letters should discuss issues and events rather than personalities with one letter per writer every 30 days.
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