Airlines seek short term relief to ease crowded airports
Editorial argues limited antitrust immunity for two years could help airlines straighten schedules at O Hare and other hubs. Open sessions, DOT oversight, and secretary approval are proposed, aiming to cut delays and ease traveler anxiety amid rising air traffic.
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Smoke Free Taxis Move In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids backs a proposed Smoke Free Taxi Ordinance as part of a Tobacco Free Coalition effort. Public health groups cite EPA and NIOSH data linking secondhand smoke to lung cancer heart disease and respiratory illnesses in children while urging strong policies.
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Cedar Rapids call for safer intersection upgrades
The writer protests state and city spending on large projects while noting a lack of funds for safety improvements at the Highway 13 and Highway 151 intersection. They question funds for Cedar Rapids plans like Highway 100 extension, East Post Road expansion, and a $75 million indoor rain forest and child center.
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Iowa Child project trimmed with reduced scope and funding
projections show the Iowa Child plan scaled back including elimination of the IMAX theater and a 60 000 square foot aquarium with a smaller rain forest. Coralville will contribute 3 to 5 million dollars while seeking one third cost reduction and fewer private funds, with 525 000 annual tourist visits forecast.
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Gazette letter policy outlines submission rules
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words plus the sender’s address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with publication. One letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be edited. Include full name address and phone. online names not sufficient.
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Marijuana bans lack sense and fairness
A reader argues the prohibition of marijuana is illogical while alcohol and tobacco remain legal. They claim more deaths come from booze and cigarettes than from cannabis and urge legalization for responsible adult use with moderation and responsibility.
Communist goals in the Congressional Record proposal
The message cites 1963 Congressional Record entries by Rep. A S Herlong Jr. claiming 45 communist goals. It highlights the 26th goal promoting homosexuality and promiscuity as normal and links the Boy Scouts to value conflicts. It urges readers to research online for progress of these goals.
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Medical marijuana debate mirrors politics not science
The author argues the Supreme Court ruling against medical defenses for marijuana rests on political stance rather than science. They note historical views of marijuana shifted from danger to gateway drug, and claim the federal ban is overstated while the drug war persists due to cultural factors and double standards.
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