Law to curb double dipping in unemployment benefits debated
The text reviews a federal requirement to offset unemployment benefits with private or public pension income, delaying starts from 1979 to 1982. It argues against cutting benefits for retirees who work, noting hardship and state versus federal control concerns. It notes House and Senate actions and a 1982 effective date for a modified offset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Senate
House
Iowa FAIR plan a flawed shield for high risk renters
A Cedar Rapids family ruined by a Feb 3 fire highlights Iowa FAIR plan gaps. The mother sought tenant insurance but was denied due to high risk, and she was not told about FAIR coverage. The piece argues FAIR offers limited protection and calls for stronger penalties, broader coverage, and higher commissions to encourage carriers to inform and insure high risk tenants and landlords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitford
Iowa Fair
Whitford
Iowa
Cedar Rapids readers call for late night cable services
A Cedar Rapids correspondent argues for expanded cable options after positive reception in the northeast, criticizing local stations for not competing and lamenting the lack of late night programming for night workers. The letter rejects the editor’s warning about unknown dangers and urges more late movies and programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Letters on censorship and the Outlooks column debate
A reader critiques editor censorship, arguing Outlooks favors elites and labels letter writers as kooks. The piece accuses The Gazette of bias toward liberal causes and questions CFR and Trilateralism involvement in press matters.
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The
Gazette
U.N
Unicef
Establishment Press
Council On Foreign Relations
CFR
Trilateralism
Dear Dad 86th Birthday Tribute From Marion
A son honors Michael Patrick Collins in an 86th birthday letter. The Cedar Rapids retiree is praised for a lifelong career as a firefighter and bank employee, his Irish heritage, and memory of the city. The note ends with an address, acknowledging family gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Patrick Collins
Ireland
Cedar Rapids
Dad
Peoples Bank & Trust Co
Law and order quote from R Hoff in Marion
A local quotation from R Hoff of 700 35th St Lot 84 Marion argues for more order alongside law. The brief statement emphasizes civic focus on public discipline and community stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hoff
Marion
Safire critiques Carter Iran policy failures
William Safire argues U.S. and U.N. appeasement of Iranian terrorists emboldened new hostage takings. He lists ten alleged mistakes from the Iran crisis era, including misreadings, force decisions, negotiations, sanctions, and the handling of the Shah, predicting further kidnappings and future dangers.
Gazette Editorial Page Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
The Gazette invites reader opinions within rules: letters up to 400 words, one per writer every 30 days, may be condensed or edited without changing meaning, no anonymous submissions, include name address and readable signature, telephone number kept private, focus on issues and events rather than personalities, and no poetry.
Grain embargo policy criticized by Luxenburg on U.S. aid to USSR
Norman Luxenburg of Iowa City questions the grain embargo as President Carter pushes a boycott against the Soviet Union. He argues the administration mishandles guidance and ally cooperation, risking credibility by shifting shipments to Eastern bloc nations and failing to coordinate export limits. The piece cites misinformed officials and suggests a missing clear policy.
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U.S
Iran
Carter
Soviet Union
U.S.S.R
Soviets
West
Department of Agriculture
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Iowa City
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