Grain storage peril spurs call for inspections
The Gazette editorial argues that grain elevator blasts, including the Council Bluffs disaster, show inspectors miss safety checks. With about 1,200 Iowa elevators but only 400 inspected since 1974, officials acknowledge manpower limits. Experts warn grain dust is highly explosive, urging more frequent inspections to avert future disasters.
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Galveston
Texas
Iowa
Bluffs Elevator Co
Iowa Commerce Commission
ICC
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency
State Labor Department
Walter Johnson
Nebraska
Midwest
Omaha World-Herald
New Orleans
Environmental Protection Agency
Bilingualism in U S Schools Faces Growing Debate
A 1980 Census finding shows 10 percent of U S residents speak a foreign language at home. Officials warn this hints at a rising trend and a bilingual education challenge for children of non-English speaking parents, with Rodriguez arguing that prolonged bilingual teaching hinders assimilation and English mastery.
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United States
Census Bureau
U.S
Washington
Richard Rodriguez
Sacramento
Rodriguez
Letters defend Linn County Care Facility amid Gazette criticism
A care facility staff member rebutts Gazette articles, praising Louis and Elaine Hulseberg and the warmth and care provided to residents. The letter invites reporters to visit, tour, and cover positive activities, arguing residents and staff deserve fair coverage and public involvement.
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Linn County
The
Gazette
Caring couple reshapes Jones County Care Facility with compassion
A local letter praises Louis and Elaine Hulseberg for turning a failing care facility into a warm community. They introduced weekly entertainment, crafts, and church involvement, transforming a feared place into a site of care while defending the couple amid abuse charges. The writer credits their dedication and humanity.
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Jones County
Louis
Elaine Hulseberg
Marion bypass plan faces Cedar Rapids cost debate
The article notes that First Avenue E from 32nd Street to Collins Road bears the highest traffic and is overloaded while Lindale Plaza intersection sees numerous accidents. It credits the Iowa Department of Transportation for a practical bypass using the old railroad right of way to ease Cedar Rapids traffic strain.
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Marion
C.R
Cedar Rapids
Mel Meyer
First Avenue E
32Nd Street
Collins Road
First Avenue
Lindale Plaza
Iowa Department of Transportation
Correction on home buyer costs in April editorial
A reader argues that the April 29 editorial misstates who pays the Realtor commission. The writer notes buyers do not pay the seller’s fee. rather the seller contracts the Realtor and the fee is paid from the sale price.
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Zachar
Caring upbringing at Jones County Home inspires former ward
A former resident recalls being cared for by Louis and Elaine Hulseberg at the Jones County Home, praising their kindness and noting no abuse. The writer, grown with a family, reflects on their lasting respect. The letter also corrects a misprint in Mrstik's April 28 note, stating a 1971-72 gas bill was $177.83 instead of $117.83.
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Vernon Mrstik
Flat tax idea resurfaces in political debate and reform talk
A long-gestating flat tax concept reemerges as a potential reform. Nixon rejected it years ago, but now figures like Ralph Nader and Arthur Laffer push the plan, with Jesse Helms proposing a Flat Rate Tax Act of 1982. The proposal envisions a single 15 percent levy on gross income, no deductions, and a higher personal exemption to shield low earners, while arguing it would reduce marginal rates and simplify administration. Critics warn it could favor the wealthy and threaten deductions for charitable and other social policies.
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Richard Nixon
Peter Flanigan
U.S
John Connally
Treasury
Nixon
Ralph Nader
Arthur Laffer
Jesse Helms
Senate
London
Helms
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Mt. Vernon Road
Jones County Care Facility
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Barron's Magazine
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