Linn County jail bond vote reveals urban rural divide
Unofficial results show Cedar Rapids and Marion favored a $7.2 million jail bond with 64.1 and 58.1 percent, while rural Linn County largely fell short. The 60 percent threshold caused a geographic imbalance and could have produced a no vote if countywide results differed. The piece argues for straight majority rules as used by 40 other states.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn
Iowa
Israel’s right to exist as peace talks unfold in Mideast plan
A columnist argues Saudi Arabia’s peace plan leaves Israel isolated and urges U S backing for explicit recognition of Israeli statehood. The piece contrasts Saudi language with UN 242 and stresses that a Palestinian autonomous state needs clear Israeli recognition for any durable agreement.
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Saudi Arabia
Mideast
Israel
U.N
Camp David
AWACS
Senate
Mubarak
PLO
Washington
Curtain never drops in Kentucky politics
A thoughtful look at Kentucky's 1981 electoral shift and its impact on Governor Brown's term and 1984 presidential prospects. The piece argues that elections sway momentum, not fate, and that GOP dominance and conservatism remain contingent on candidates and coalitions.
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Kentucky
John Y. Brown
Brown
Virginia
Charles Robb
South
Thomas Kean
New Jersey
George Bush
Republican National Organization
White House
GOP
Jimmy Carter
Letters to The Gazette commend Cedar Rapids citizens
A Cedar Rapids resident thanks Dan Rogers and the Citizens Jail Study Committee for their volunteer work improving the community. The letter praises those who invest time and effort beyond paychecks and notes continued improvements to local quality of life. Dennis H. Blome, 1402 32nd St. NE.
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Cedar Rapids
Dan Rogers
Citizens Jail Study Committee
Dan
Dennis H. Blome
32Nd St. NE
Linn Jail Study Committee Draws Praise for New Concept
As chairperson I thank committee members for studying jail problems and hammering out a workable concept for a new jail. I also thank voters who studied the proposal and voted, recognizing their effort.
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Linn
Editorial Page Cartoon Sparks Reader Protest Over Ethnic Humor
A reader objects to an AWACS cartoon showing a camel and a sheik dressed figure with a U S airman remark. The letter urges reconsideration and asks the editors to convey displeasure to the syndicate and cartoonist for disrespectful humor.
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AWACS
U.S
Revered Hensley questioned over church claims of salvation
A reader criticizes Rev. Kirby J. Hensley of the Universal Life Church accusing him of selling salvation as life insurance. The writer asserts only God can grant sainthood and stresses the Bible's message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The letter notes Hensley’s claim to have gone haywire and disputes his theology.
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Kirby J. Hensley
Universal Life Church
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Rev. Hensley
Cedar Rapids youths donate service on Community Day
On October 28 nearly 700 youths and 331 elderly households received help from Regis High School and Washington Senior High students. Volunteers raked yards washed windows cleared debris and boosted community tidiness, yet coverage focused on crime and fear leaving acts of generosity largely unmentioned.
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Television
The
Gazette
Regis High School
Washington Senior High
Cedar Rapids
Parity Demanded to Save Farmers Breeding Herd
A reader argues that packing plants are closing due to farm policy and calls for 100 percent parity for farmers. The author urges withholding breeding stock and ensuring feed is on the farm to sustain the breeding herd, warning of rising consumer costs.
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U.S
Secretary of Agriculture
Lost grip on earthly kingdom and call to restore faith
The passage laments decline after turning from God and urges revival of biblical study. It contrasts American ingenuity with Japanese methods and warns youth of nostalgia for “good old days.” It emphasizes truth in God’s word and accountability for national decline.
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Earth
Mercy Hospital Offers Free Bereavement Training
Mercy Hospital conducted four weeks of bereavement training led by Dr. Dorothy Stewart and Sister Susan O Connor. The program aided parish and community groups to form local support networks for bereaved families and was offered at no charge with broad gratitude from attendees.
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Mercy Hospital
Dorothy Stewart
Susan O’connor
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Stewart
Sister O'Connor
Seminole Valley Farm thanks community for 1981 support
The Executive Committee of Seminole Valley Farm Inc thanks all visitors and event attendees in 1981. Local businesses merchants and private citizens contributed to preserving 1900 rural Iowa history. Special recognition goes to board members tour guides and Cedar Rapids Parks Department.
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Seminole Valley Farm, Inc
Iowa
Seminole Valley Farm Board
Cedar Rapids
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Ronald Reagan
James J. Florio
Reagan
Marshall Coleman
House
Tom Wicker
CIA
Aegis
Bobbie Berry
Verne Knecht
Mary Allemany
Gary Dvorak
Seminole Valley Farm
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