Editorial A-plant anxieties raise worst case nuclear tolls
The Gazette reexamines Sandia NRC worst case scenarios for a nuclear accident, doubling death toll and quintupling potential damage though odds remain minuscule. It notes containment, weather and system failures must align, urges intensified safety training, rigorous testing, and relentless inspections across the industry.
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Nuclear
Sandia National Laboratories
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Wilmington
Del
Salem
N.J
U.S
Brezhnev's Death Reshapes Cold War Reflections
Observers note Brezhnev's 18 year rule weakened Moscow's global sway and left the USSR economically strained despite military prowess. Analysts warn Western leaders should attend his funeral to honor statecraft and sustain nuclear talks amid broader power shifts.
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Kremlin
Moscow
Brezhnev
Indonesia
Iraq
India
Egypt
Red China
U.S.S.R
Reagan
Sexism on two sides in firefighting and combat roles
The piece argues sexism exists both as discrimination against women and as bias against men. It cites Brenda Berkman’s NYC firefighter case and Army women’s limits, noting altered tests, disputed equality, and questions about combat readiness and gendered job suitability. It concludes with praise for women's liberation yet affirms sex as a factor in certain roles.
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New York City
Brenda Berkman
Fire Department
Pearl Harbor
Joans of Arc
Molly
Autumn Memories of a Friend and Loss
A reflective piece recalling Debbie, a high school friend who died at 16 after a three year battle with cancer. The author links autumn’s harvest imagery to memory, gratitude, and the lasting impact of her courage and optimism.
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Debbie
God
Praising Ralph Schreiber as an exceptional language instructor
A reader lauds Ralph Schreiber for his dynamic and tailored language teaching methods. The letter credits his student-centered approach and multilingual proficiency, noting his impact on Chicago students and a transfer of expertise to Cedar Rapids.
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Ralph
United States
Chicago
Schreiber
U.S
Ralph Schreiber
Cedar Rapids
John Birch Society film on gun rights and 15 defeat
The letter argues against Proposition 15 and gun control, warning of a national police force and liberal leniency toward criminals. It invites readers to a John Birch Society screening of More Than a Right on November 18 at 7 30 p.m. at the Ambroz Center with free admission.
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California
Washington
John Birch Society
Ambroz Center
Mt. Vernon Road
Eastern Iowans weigh in on wide range of topics
Jan Mathew of Cedar Rapids, a copywriter and newsperson for KTOF FM, invites thoughtful residents to share their periodic observations. The column emphasizes unlimited topics and personal views from local voices.
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Jan Mathew
Cedar Rapids
Ktof-Fm Radio
County Supervisors Back Linn County Deputies in Appeal
A Linn County voter commends the County Board of Supervisors for supporting deputies wrongly condemned and recalls TV coverage of their stance. The note urges full backing in the appeal and affirms faith in the department’s pursuit of justice.
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County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Heaps of leaves in C R streets spark city cost debate
Cedar Rapids public improvements commissioner estimates leaf pickup at 90000 dollars this year. A local proposal suggests designating fall weekends for burning leaves in the streets to cut the budget and reduce taxes, arguing pollution concerns are minimal.
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NCR
U.S
Gazette
C.R
Cedar Rapids
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