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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1998
Page
6
The New York Times report prompts Sen. Grassley to examine subprime lending abuses Equity stripping packing and flipping are highlighted as deceptive tactics. Grassley argues ethics cannot be legislated but consumer awareness and enforcement may curb harmful loans before signing.
The House approved a bill by 350 to 59 to tighten mandatory minimums for crimes involving firearms. It would replace uses or carries with possesses and raise sentences up to 25 years for second offenses, shifting power from local judges and signaling a tougher national stance.
Jim Arneal, mayor of Robins, argues House File 2005 would reform involuntary annexation in Iowa by ensuring votes are counted separately from annexing cities and requiring city talks with residents. He cites 80/20 rules and calls for local action to protect rural citizens.
A reader champions an American Zoological Association accredited wildlife park to educate children through conservation and interactive programs. They urge voters to inform themselves before the June 23 election and caution against using the project for opposing views.
Reader letter cites inaccuracies in a Gazette front page article about upper Mississippi bluff lands in Iowa. It argues federal and state parklands protect thousands of acres, notes inaccessible bluff areas, defends Heights development from mislabeling, and dismisses proposed housing as unfeasible due to rock, sewer, and utility challenges.
A reader argues the March 15 Gazette supports more government and taxes only when benefiting the well-to-do. The letter contends the paper favors rich welfare over public needs and urges funding tied to property taxes, exposing perceived class bias.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters with a 300 word limit. Include name street address daytime phone for verification. Only name and hometown appear in print. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 3985846 or email gazette fylowa infi net.
A Cedar Rapids reader objects to claims that empty seats benefited the show on March 8. They note snowstorms kept people away, with no refunds or exchanges despite travel advisories and canceled activities locally. The writer withdraws support for future Follies performances.
A playful review of semantic traps where tics weave with mor es and mores. It notes misused spellings like morays eel thoughts and cab fare versus cab fair. The piece mocks headline drift and the peril of autocorrect style edits without context.
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