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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1982

Page

9

Letters to The Gazette underscore foreign language need in Cedar Rapids

The editorial echoes long standing concerns of Cedar Rapids foreign language teachers. A German veteran notes workshops and school partnerships with Kirkwood and Grant Wood AEA to boost language skills and career ties. He urges Governor Ray to form a task force and consult local language faculty.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Grant Wood Area Ray

Farmers' plight and call for honest farm coverage

A June 9 letter defends The Gazette's farm coverage amid a severe recession feared to rival the 1930s. It argues analysts warn of lower livestock prices and asks for fuller reporting on employment, industry woes, and White Farm Equipment Co. data.

White Farm Equipment Co

Family's faith fuels miracle recovery of Annette Skoog

A close friend recounts the Gl ens Skoog family's steadfast prayers and daily presence at Annette’s bedside as she lay unresponsive for months. After persistent faith and support, Annette woke, seen as a answered prayer for those who know the family.

Skoog the Gazette Glenn Skoog Annette Roberta Glenn

Roxanne Conlin Seen as Wunderkind Amid Iowa Gubernatorial Bid

The profile argues that Roxanne Conlin, prominent lawyer and Iowa Democratic nominee, must balance impressive credentials with warmth. It suggests extensive media attention risks creating an unapproachable image, urging in-person outreach to voters to avoid being viewed as a Wunderkind.

Roxanne Conlin Iowa

Bias in voting over women cited in Gazette on Roxanne Conlin bid

A June 13 Gazette quote from Mary Grefe argues women are loyal to the movement beyond party. The writer condemns the feminist stance of hiring or voting for women for gender and labels it reverse discrimination that harms equality and politics.

Roxanne Conlin Gazette Mary Grefe Des Moines

Art and Faith Clash Over Icon censorship

A critic defends religious art against Mr. Muhammed Ali's call to remove church paintings. He equates suppression to censorship and likens it to inquisitions and book burnings while urging defense of Christian art and the reverence of Jesus Christ. Shakespeare is cited to dismiss the controversy.

Muhammed Ali Sistine Chapel God Mr. Ali Jesus of Nazareth Lord Jesus Christ Shakespeare

Unhappy campers complain about changes at Yellow River Park

A letter to The Gazette recalls a 138 sign petition and a long weekend visit criticizing reduced camping areas at Yellow River State Forest. Campers complain about restricted outhouses and tighter space, noting motorcycles invading restricted zones and loss of freedom to camp near friends and fires.

The Gazette Yellow River State Forest Yellow River Yellow River Park

Singleness as a viable adult path needs maturity

The article argues that living single is a legitimate option for adults, not a deficiency. It cites census data and social attitudes, urges self responsibility, communication, social network building, and balanced intimacy, and concludes that happiness comes from autonomous living whether single or partnered.

Miss Jong U.S Charlie Brown

Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts here

Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite public expression. Don C. Damsteegt, assistant professor of psychology at Mount Mercy College, serves as a counselor with Brewer and Associates. He is single.

Don C. Damsteegt Mount Mercy College Brewer and Associates

Correcting Subject Verb Agreement in News Style

The piece critiques faulty subject verb agreement in journalism and writing. It cites examples with and and, collective nouns, and plural versus singular verbs to stress precision and avoid needless phrasing. The author argues for concise language and warns against overuse of adjectives.

Waterloo Stadium

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