Letters On Seat Belt Law And Public Welfare
An Iowa reader argues to repeal the seat belt law and restrict liability in belt related injuries while preserving a child restraint rule. He cites personal risk, petitions, and insurance claims, urging fact based policy and public input. The letter also condemns dull programming, praises hospital staff for abuse case care, and urges action on Linn County budget shock with public hearing noted. Institutions named include St Luke's, AAA, Linn County Board of Supervisors, and Mental Health Advocates.
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Sen. Coleman
AAA
St. Luke’s
Child Protection Center
Linn County
Linn
Iowa
Humane Seat Belt Argument Urges Retaining Law
A letter from a former EMT argues that seat belt use saves lives and reduces injuries and costs. The writer contends that opposition claims are emotional and unfounded and urges the Iowa legislature to retain the mandatory restraint law.
Jabbering in Movies Why talkers ruin the cinema experience
A moviegoer vents about disruptive chatter during screenings. He notes conversations before and after the start, names names of tense situations, and urges quieter behavior. He questions why patrons discuss the film and suggests whispering to companions. He also criticizes bringing young children to PG 13 films.
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Woody Allen
Cairo
Incendiary TV Film Sparks Nationalism Debate
A viewer letter condemns the amerika program for fueling nationalism and justifying military buildup. It argues freedom of expression has historical limits, cites Navajo and Hopi land issues, and warns pride worsens Cold War tensions.
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Amerika
Soviet Union
Big Mountain
Russia
Afghanistan
Vietnam
Meese
Preservation of Johnson County Courthouse Sparks Debate
Tom Walsh criticizes Johnson County Supervisor Bob Burns for calling the 1901 sandstone Romanesque Revival courthouse a white elephant. The state review committee and the U.S. Department of the Interior upheld its historic status, listing it on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and 1984. Walsh urges honoring preservation, noting the building's backlit stained glass rotunda and significance alongside Old Capitol and Plum Grove. Route 5, Iowa City.
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Johnson County
Bob Burns
Burns
State Review Committee
U.S. Department of the Interior
Iowa
Old Capitol
Plum Grove
Iowa City
Solon Girls Fall Short at Newton Regional Final
Solon High School faced Des Moines Lincoln in a five on five regional final at Newton on February 28. Lincoln students disrupted the anthem and taunted Solon, while Solon supporters cheered respectfully. The Solon team narrowly lost but earned recognition for conduct and spirit.
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Solon High School
Des Moines Lincoln
Newton
Lincoln
Solon
Street-cross caution after near miss with child on Ellis Boulevard
A letter recalls a Feb 27 incident where a 7-year-old ran into traffic on Ellis Boulevard NW, with the writer thanking bystanders and police. It urges parents to stress road awareness and drivers to slow down, noting no serious injuries occurred.
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Ellis Boulevard NW
St Luke's Hospital Blood Bank helps grateful patient
A Cedar Rapids couple credits St Luke's Hospital Blood Bank for prompt help when husband Charlie needed blood after surgery. The writer recalls fear of AIDS risks, praises staff, says donors were accepted at 7 a.m. Saturday, and urges patients to know their rights and seek advocacy.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke’s
Charlie
Wapsipinicon River misnaming sparks bridge sign talk
The writer notes the Wapsipinicon River flows through Independence and several towns to the Mississippi, not the Cedar. He urges installing a Troy Mills bridge sign naming the correct river and questions the 50 mph limit near the bridge, suggesting 30 or 25 mph due to sparse enforcement and potential compliance.
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Rick Smith
Wapsipinicon
Cedar River
Independence
Quasqueton
Troy Mills
Central City
Anamosa
Mississippi
Clinton
Walker Road
Outlooks from Eastern Iowa Readers Express Views
Periodic observer column invites thoughtful Eastern Iowans to share diverse opinions on any topic. Columns present reader perspectives as personal essays reflecting community viewpoints.
Robert C. Moorman Revealed as Cedar Rapids Executive
Robert C. Moorman of Cedar Rapids is president of a local equipment company. His public service includes membership on the national board of the American Cancer Society.
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Cedar Rapids
The
American Cancer Society
Sex prejudice job action suits run amok in society
A reader vents about gender bias in hiring and firing, recounting wrongful discharge cases and alleged lawsuits. The letter attacks anti discrimination campaigns while urging fair hiring judgments, cites a Sioux City police test dispute, and ends by defending David Pisha and rights in the gender debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Human Rights Commission
Sioux City
Reader letter skewers chronic misuse of words
A Iowa City reader criticizes incorrect word usage in ads and journalism, blaming terms like healthy instead of healthful and mitigate versus militate. The misspellings include memento for memento and flaunt for flout, with examples from TV copy and a yacht news note.
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Iowa City
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Keep People Services
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Steve Graci
First Ave
Tom Walsh
Solon Girls
Robert C. Moorman
Five Seasons Center
David Pisha
Pisha
Humane Society
Carl Kane
New York Yacht Club
Black Hills
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