Letter on draft registration and student aid rights
The writer rebuts The Gazette editorial stance on draft registration for federal student aid, arguing the plan violates Fifth Amendment rights, constitutes a bill of attainder, and ignores innocent-until-proven-guilty principles. He contrasts Jeffersonian liberty with the state serving the citizen and supports resisting conscription. Frederick L. Hofrichter voices the viewpoint.
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St. Paul
Department of Education
Selective Service
Highway Patrol
Helicopter and dart use on dog draws debate in Cedar Rapids
A letter criticizes a Humane Society operation on a German shepherd at Elmcrest Country Club describing a darting sequence backed by helicopter air support. The writer questions helicopter safety and calls for reallocating funds to police and training rather than air support.
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Elmcrest Country Club
Humane Society
Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Trust in Cedar Rapids School District Boosted by Acting Leader
Parents and teachers welcomed Newell Lash as acting superintendent guiding the district through concerns about school closures and equity. Lash addressed public questions without bias and earned trust by focusing on clear, fair responses. The community hopes Harold Guthrie will continue these Educational standards and fairness in decisions.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson
McKinley
Newell Lash
Harold Guthrie
Lash
Dr. Lash
Easter Bunny Theft Stuns Four Young Granddaughters
Four young girls aged 3 to 4 plus twins cry themselves to sleep after a thief stole live Easter bunnies from their backyard hutch. Neighbors note the loss of $40 in rabbits weighs heavy on the family, who are financially stable yet shaken by the crime.
Media policy critique over its bias and impact on economy
A reader complains about liberal media's negative framing of inflation and interest rates and asserts the press exaggerates hardship among seniors. The letter argues defense spending and social programs, compares past administrations, and questions media trust in Russia while urging balanced reporting.
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Johnson
Reagan
John Kennedy
U.S.S.R
U.S
Russia
Gift of love from friends brings gift of hope to family
A family thanks dear friends who started a collection to help parents facing illness and unemployment. The generosity, culminating in an envelope of money and ongoing support, brings relief and gratitude as the father heals at home and the family feels the gift of love.
Comma Usage in Dates and Names Examined
The piece discusses comma rules in dates and appositives. It notes May 1983 needs a comma in Linn County Court usage and argues whether to set off Jr Sr with commas.
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Linn County District Court
John Doe
Jack Roe
Selection Committee
the Gazette
John Doe Sr
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Frederick L. Hofrichter
Middle
Amana
Samuel Johnson
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Lindale Mall
Westdale Mall
Fashi
Kids Kastle
K-Jeans Uniform Shop
Malings Shoes
Red Cross Shoes
Rudolph’s Fanfares Shoes
Toda’s Naturalizers
JC Penney Petersen
Harned von Maur
Highway 149 and
Edgewood Rd
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