Court Critique of Uhlenhopp On False Arrest Case
Letter to The Gazette condemns Iowa Supreme Court Justice Uhlenhopp for condoning a false arrest of Peter Children. Argues government must protect all citizens regardless of wealth, condemning “luxury of integrity” as incompatible with founding principles. Repeats call for compassion and justice, warning against oppressive authority.
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A Handclap for Paul A. Smith Outlooks March 18
The piece argues Americans skew toward xenophobia while Russia’s people show faith in country and family. It condemns U S policy on El Salvador Iran and pollution noting executive privilege and widespread environmental harm. The author laments road litter and calls America a nation of uncaring slobs.
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Three Persons Not to Deceive, Says Walpole
Quote attributed to Horace Walpole warns against deceiving three trusted figures: your physician, your confessor, and your lawyer. The timeless caution underscores the risks of dishonesty toward those who hold intimate information and professional duty.
Taxed Too Soon by Iowa Electric Warning
A reader warns that Iowa Electric charged a new 4 percent tax on services before March 1. The 77 cent difference on a Dec 30 1982 to Mar 1 1983 bill would double revenue if charged to all customers. Citizens are urged to review utility bills closely.
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Underfinanced Alcoholism a Major Iowa Health Problem
Iowa faces high costs from alcoholism and other substance abuses. National medical bodies recognize alcoholism as a disease. 1982 data show liquor and beer sales generating vast revenue while state funding for prevention and treatment remains around 3 percent of net liquor revenue.
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Readers praise local clinic for better care and access
A March 20 letter expresses strong support for a medical clinic. The writer and family report superior care, attentive doctors, extended hours, and easier access compared to their regular physician, urging family practice specialists to reassess patient treatment and availability.
Plan to Replace PIK With NFO Led Price Controls in Iowa
A critic urges lawmakers to curb farm foreclosures by using the 1922 Capper Volstead Act to require processing under NFO contracts. The proposal envisions NFO setting prices and terms, withholding stock, and maintaining grain reserves to replace PIK, while calling for political resignations and farm youth recruitment.
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Reader quotes prompt DeVere Hirt column remark
A reader challenges DeVere Hirt in his Outlooks column March 15 asking if the writer would have chosen abortion to avoid overcrowding and urges applying the golden rule. The letter raises ethical questions about life and perspective.
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Iowa House considers liquor and beer tax hike for rehab fund
Legislation supported by Iowa substance abuse programs proposes a 2 percent rise in liquor store taxes and a small increase in beer taxes to fund a substance abuse rehabilitation and prevention program. The plan aims to shift costs to purchasers, reduce inpatient care by funding community facilities, and ease county tax burdens by removing the state mandated county match. Citizens are urged to contact lawmakers to support the bill.
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Right on Cre Write right on Cre Apostrophe errors debated
A columnist critiques common apostrophe mistakes and usage debates. It covers its vs it’s, who’s vs whose, historic vs an historic, and revert back redundancies, citing examples from city notes and readers.
Springtime in Iowa Rewards the Land and Its Flowers
Richard O. Shirk reflects on the renewal of spring in Iowa. He notes green grass, warming breezes, and the first robins, then laments the loss of wildflowers to plowing and tiling. He recalls pussy willows, May baskets, and enduring favorites like dandelions, violets, shooting stars, and wild roses, ending with a fond devotion to homemade bread with elderberry jelly.
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Periodic notes from Eastern Iowans invite views here
Richard O. Shirk, retired president of Shirk Oil Co., offers background as a former Iowa Library Commission member and chairman and a once active Republican figure. The piece invites local residents to express their own thoughts on unlimited topics.
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