Blind bickering at Iowa Commission for the Blind
The Gazette laments factional disputes within the Iowa Commission for the Blind as controversy over director Nancy Norman’s appointment persists. NFBI criticism, perceived conflicts, and calls for resignations spotlight the tension between groups while stressing the commission's goal to serve all Iowa blind residents. Governor Ray urges unity and constructive support.
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Oming
Deep Throat mystery stirs as Garment named over Haig
The piece reports Edward Morgan alleging Leonard Garment was Deep Throat, with four FBI agents citing Garment meetings with Woodward. It notes John Dean fingered Haig but doubted, and Woodward remains silent, fueling questions about truth in Watergate lore.
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Reagan Faces House Realities and Looming Gridlock
The piece argues Reagan must rely on the veto to preserve his tax cut and budget plan as the House’s composition shifts, noting potential chaos in a lame duck session with only a fraction of appropriations passed. It discusses Senate dynamics, party cooperation, social security solvency, and broader European parallels to welfare-state politics. It also critiques democratic governance and Thatcher-Reagan policy parity in inflation fights.
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Representative Elect Promises Service to Cedar Linn Counties
A letter from the new state representative-elect thanks residents of Cedar and Linn Counties in the 43rd District for their support. He notes he starts work before January by listening to concerns and pledges quality representation and decision making once in office.
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Kennedy High School concert earns strong praise
A senior notes Kennedy High School music departments delivered a fine concert by the orchestra and vocal groups. The writer enjoyed free admission and would have paid more, hoping for a larger crowd at the next event for an evening well spent.
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Darkening Season Echoes in a Childhood Memory
A reflective narrative recalls cold nights and the ache of not fitting in. It contrasts past struggles with current longing, and invokes Celtic imagery, shadowy figures, and a communal gathering by fire as winter’s approaching axis drives people to seek shelter and warmth.
When Does Human Life Begin According to Logic
Loras Schulte argues that life begins at conception, using constitutional and moral grounds to claim unborn rights equal to born humans. He cites the Declaration and Constitution while asserting abortion on demand should be banned, presenting a single viewpoint from a personal opinion letter.
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Eastern Iowans invited to share periodic observations
A Cedar Rapids based writer Brian Flanagan invites local residents to contribute thoughts and opinions through a free form column. The note frames the topics as unlimited and views as personal.
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Brian Flanagan
Cedar Rapids
Questioning Changes in Drinking Age and Draft Eligibility
A reader asks why legal ages vary by activity and why the state may revert the drinking age to 21. They note eligibility for the draft at 18 vs drinking at 19 and driving trucks at 21, and urge focus on broader state issues.
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