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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1985
Page
9
Letter outlines the Amana Society's deep history and member unity facing outside pressure from Max Bartlett. It argues against selling out for money, praises Christian leadership, and urges moderation in weed killers to protect gardens, birds, trees, and groundwater, calling for balance between a pleasant yard and environmental care.
A reader critiques Iowa legislators for overregulation while farmers and the unemployed suffer. The letter condemns a Blue Cross Blue Shield tax bill expected to raise rates for 320000 customers. It notes Gov Branstad and GM lobbying for exemptions tied to a Saturn plant and recounts an Aesop tale about inconsistency and self interest.
Local readers react to Donald Kaul's farming column with strong feelings urging harsher restraint. Neighbors express distress and suggest Kaul try farming to speak from experience.
Local Amana Society shareholders urge unity against a proposed sale citing long tradition and stock value. They warn that accepting a low bid would devastate communal life and voting against the sale, hoping the board and fellow shareholders maintain the community’s limited growth.
A local Cedar Rapids resident denounces a loud street preacher who targets passersby at the Second Avenue and Second Street corner. The critic says the religious display harms Cedar Rapids image and Christianity, suggesting the preacher should relocate to nearby Iowa City.
The writer argues that DeVere Hirt often comments on Christianity and suggests he should open his heart to the Lord and discard theology. They claim readers cannot cherry pick Bible verses to support EE A and criticize apparent misunderstandings of the faith.
Ruth Gash Taylor voices disappointment over the disappearance of Dennis the Menace from the Gazette after George Wilson allegedly bought the paper. The editor notes the strip may remain on Sundays while daily runs are halted on a test basis.
Reader letters defend Donald Kaul as right about farmers and politics while criticizing his tone. The writer praises Kaul as provocative and thoughtful, noting Reagan's farm policy silence during a Cedar Rapids visit and urging continued subscription.
A reader thanks Marion committees for the Garden Theater and laments a recent fire. She urges local theaters to choose G rated family films amid worries over nudity foul language and bed scenes upsetting children including 13 year olds.
A reader notes near misses in wording from political and sports commentary. The piece mentions a congressman describing Reagan vetoes and critiques phrasing about dominance in a Hawks meet, plus a discussion of piano phrasing like tickling the ivories and chute versus chute phrases.
A reader recounts being harmed by a prepaid funeral contract with Valley Memory Gardens. Despite a trust, bankruptcy erased funds and left buyers with losses. calls for bonded associations and stricter protections to prevent future misuses.
Richard K. Alman runs a tree farm and RV campground near Anamosa after a career as Cedar Rapids city arborist and Linn County Conservation Board executive. He later retired from a leadership role in Alaska's state park system.
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