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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1973
Page
8
Democrats push for renter relief to close gaps in Ray budget. They argue property taxes pass through to tenants and propose limits on taxes plus rebates, simplifying relief for both elderly homeowners and renters. The plan estimates costs at 16.4 million, funded from federal revenue sharing.
Lawmakers including Neal Smith push for complete disclosure of every additive in beer to counter the belief that all beers are the same. Critics warn of potential allergen issues while industry insiders caution on overreach and consumer confusion.
Florence Plucard of Salt Lake City questions if the term bathing suit is still correct arguing that both bathing suit and swim suit are acceptable today. The piece traces the terms from mid Victorian bathing garments to modern swimwear and notes pronoun usage quirks in advertising language.
A reader laments The Gazette's report on IEEN reducing air hours and cutting local programs. The letter argues for diverse public TV including history and travel shows, supports library access, and recalls Iowa City tower reception as essential for broader reach.
A reader argues that any school closures should target nonresidents by laying off non Cedar Rapids teachers and keeping in district staff. The writer cites attending open houses and notes about 75 percent of teachers not residing in Cedar Rapids and paying no local school taxes.
A reader credits the Easter Seals Society with assistance from its loan exercycle and mobility devices. After a three month stay in Iowa City for hip surgery, the writer witnessed numerous beneficiaries, including the sick and disabled, aided by walkers and wheelchairs. The letter urges continued public support.
The Gazette outlines rules for reader letters including topics, word limit of 400 words, one letter per writer every 30 days, potential condensation without changing meaning, requirement for signed, non anonymous submissions with address and readable signature, and the prohibition of poetry. Contact telephone not printed to verify authenticity.
Community letters praise the Cedar Rapids American Indian Center open house for Kirkwood college. Plans include beadwork weaving and art classes in early spring and a small library with about 2000 titles on Indians and their culture. Call 3643432 for information.
A letter praising the proposed Cedar Rapids Public Library complex notes support for the March 27 vote, cites benefits of a modern library, including access to books, records, tapes, and printed knowledge, and contrasts it with competitors such as radio, television, and chain bookstores. The writer compares the library to Fort Knox in value and recalls Abraham Lincoln as an inspiration.
A resident argues for taxpayer voting on closing or keeping a neighborhood public school. She criticizes high salaries, offers free services to keep the school open, and cites dangers on Wilson Avenue including trucks traffic sidewalks and a rail crossing that threaten children during commutes.
A reader protests the Gazette caption describing Anne Armstrong as a brunette with bright blue eyes and a size ten figure. The letter argues physical description distracts from her achievement as the first woman cabinet member in the Nixon administration and calls for ending gendered dress size references unless relevant.
The Gazette contrasts weekend events noting hundreds of youths participated in a Cedar Rapids music contest at Washington High School while reporting 20 juveniles arrested in Cedar Rapids. The piece argues youths deserve positive recognition and criticizes skewed reporting.
Washington residents pursues fame and immortality as a goal. the column asserts immortality always arrives with death and underscores a philosophical warning from Schopenhauer about the peril of longing for eternal life.
A PAIA piece urging readers to take pride in performing dull tasks well. It argues real satisfaction comes from consistent practice, creative effort, and accepting life’s routines as the foundation for freedom, with examples from dancers and musicians.
Postmen in West Frankfort Illinois balked at deliveries citing missing license plates on new 1973 official mail cars. The delay highlighted the postal system enforcing vehicle plate requirements that were not yet in hand.
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