Hunger debate urges joint effort by volunteers and government
The Gazette notes a Cedar Rapids forum on feeding the hungry where readers urged a partnership between government and volunteers. Panelists say government identifies need and volunteers deliver help, while society’s compassion shapes action, suggesting a formal alliance to reach those unable to reach food banks.
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Iowa
The
Gazette
Salvation Army Center
Cedar Rapids
Barb Elsasser
Hawkeye Area
Food Reservoir
Linda Antisavage
Christ Episcopal Church
Clare House
Dale Todd
Johnson Avenue
Todd
Insneer Inn
Federal gas tax not the villain at the pump
A ARTBA study notes after inflation the U S average weekly federal gas tax burden is about four dollars in 2001, similar to 1970. The piece argues higher oil prices drive costs more than the tax and cites road-building benefits, comparing U S prices to Europe.
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American Road & Transportation Builders Association
ARTBA
U.S
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all submissions printed. Include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone. Addresses not published. Limit 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column limit about 650 words. Address and contact details provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Global school feeding plan proposed by McGovern and Dole
Former senators George McGovern and Bob Dole urge a bipartisan global school lunch program funded by agricultural surpluses. They cite U.N. World Food Program oversight, pilot results and studies linking meals to higher attendance and better learning outcomes, with a five to ten year national handover.
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George McGovern
Bob Dole
CBS Television
USA
U.S
America
United States
Washington
Developing World
World Food Program
WFP
United Nations Agencies On Food and Agriculture
Rome
Controversy Over Bloom Column On Aaron Goldsmith and Jewry
Letter-writer defends Conservative Jewish identity, accuses Stephen Bloom of Jewish stereotyping and Lubavitch slander. Denounces Bloom's May 3 guest column about Goldsmith's Postville City Council election and calls his remarks verbal vandalism and patronizing. Lincoln quote urged, urging restraint.
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Stephen Bloom
Aaron Goldsmith
Postville
Bloom
Iowa
Mushroom hunting tips coverage private land rules and safety
Advice warns hunters to seek permission on private property or risk theft and trespass. It notes recent enforcement actions chasing 11 violators and highlights safety measures such as blaze orange gear. Also advises landowner courtesy and avoiding turkey-identifying colors to prevent misidentification.
Special education funding urged for Cedar Rapids schools
A Cedar Rapids student voices concern over inadequate special education funding and facilities. The writer cites aging furniture, noisy environments near the wood shop, and outdated textbooks with inappropriate drawings from a prior student. The appeal requests current resources, better classrooms, and more qualified teachers.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Pols listen to corporations and world government claims
A letter writer argues that investors push unregulated trade and that figures like Jim Leach belong to the Trilateral Commission. They outline three regional sides and charge that leaders aim to integrate Red China into a world economy, undermining U.S. sovereignty per Barry Goldwater.
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Jim Leach
Trilateral Commission
European Union
Leach
Harkin
Grassley
Bush
Free Trade Area of the Americas
FTAA
East Asia
China
Clinton
World Economic Community
Barry Goldwater
U.S
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Abraham Lincoln
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