Reader voices critique of Elisabeth Youngs disarmament tour
A letter writer condemns Elisabeth Youngs pro peace stance for aligning with groups like the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Greenham Commons Peace Camp. The writer argues the movement is tainted by anti US sentiment and urges the freeze movement to disown anti American allies to preserve credibility and aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
New Republic
WILPF
Afghanistan
Poland
Europe
NATO
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Cedar Rapids Flood Control Improves Dike and Dam Systems
A letter to The Gazette claimed flood risks from the new dam and WPA CCC dikes. Officials note low water increases river pool by 18 inches aiding recreation while high water lowers pool by three feet for better flood control. Dike upgrades include raising First Street NW by four feet using clay and rock, with ongoing inspections and debris removal to speed water flow.
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WPA
CCC
First Street NW
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Street Rod Club Revival Promotes Nostalgia
Cedar Valley Street Rods, Iowa's largest street rod group with about 50 families, preserves 1950s and 1960s era cars in Cedar Rapids. Members emphasize street legality, careful driving, and community pride rather than racing, noting trophies won in Fond du Lac, Kansas City, and St. Paul.
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Iowa
Cedar Valley
Iowa Hawkeyes
Cedar Rapids Reds
Fond du Lac
Wis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Buckle Up Baby Bill Faces Revival After Tragic Injury
A mother recalls a fatal crash involving her unbelted six month old in a carrier, highlighting infant safety needs. The Gazette notes the "buckle up baby" bill is revived amid calls for a safety seat law to prevent such tragedies.
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North Carolina
the Gazette
Grim forecast for Reagan era economy sparks reader worries
A reader laments high prices and scarce jobs under Reagan, arguing the PIK program harms farmers and the unemployed. The writer fears a bleak future for 55 year olds and young people alike, urging a prompt policy fix to avert further economic chaos.
Grandparents' role in guiding and comforting grandchildren
The speaker, a twice great grandmother, urges grandparents to share love and wisdom with youth. She reflects on aging, family unity, and the responsibilities of citizenship, noting mothers'忙 schedules and the need for elders to provide support, guidance, and a positive legacy.
Name confusion over two John Kubas in Iowa
Letter from John F. Kuba of Ely, age 31, clarifies he is not the 41 year old John A. Kuba of Cedar Rapids, an unrelated auctioneer. He laments misidentification and asks readers to read carefully before judging.
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John F. Kuba
Route 1
Ely
John A. Kuba
Cedar Rapids
John Kuba
Council
Shelbyville
Ind
Laura Morrison
Cedar Rapids family doctors defend after hours clinics
A Cedar Rapids piece argues against free standing centers disrupting the doctor patient bond while praising new after hours clinics for working and parenting families. It urges tolerance for centers meeting urgent patient needs and notes positive experiences with local providers.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
It's Your Money The Depositors Weaken a Cautionary Note
A veteran observer criticizes banks for losing customers over passive service and failing to engage with account holders. Four passbook accounts withdrawn in a six figure sum illustrate donors seeking higher returns. The piece urges banks to treat depositors as individuals and renew public relations to prevent further attrition.
Circumcision debate sparks call for informed parents
A letter argues the United States keeps a routine newborn circumcision despite no medical need since 1975. It promotes parental education and an intact penis, noting a DIY information packet and listing organizations like The Newborn Rights Society and INTACT Educational Foundation offering low cost materials and guidance.
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U.S
American Academy of Pediatrics
The
Newborn Rights Society
P.O. Box
St. Peters
Intact Educational Foundation
Mission Road
Everson
Wash
Forest Knolls
Understanding Cedar Valley Nature Trail funding and misperceptions
Marianne Cameron argues the Cedar Valley Nature Trail was developed with private and public support, not tax funds, citing private land gifts and Rails to Trails contributions. She urges reliance on board minutes and taped records to avoid misunderstandings, noting the board’s broader view of development and the need for some tax money for certain trail needs.
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Iowa Rails To Trails
Hiawatha
Gilbertsville
The
Gazette
Conservation Board
Iowa
Linn County
Tom Neenan
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Elisabeth Young
Mrs. Young
Greenham Commons
Helen John
Oxford Union Debating Society
England
U.S.S.R
Hollywood Knights
Happy Days
First Avenue
Silos
Reagan
Marianne Cameron
Nature Trail
Iowa Rails To Trails and Natural Resources
League of Women Voters
Stephen Leacock
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