Europeans killed American cultures in Columbus critique
A reader letter argues the Columbus column repeats fallacies. It challenges claims of European superiority and asserts Mesoamerican achievements in astronomy, architecture, and agriculture, noting European suppression of native knowledge and questioning motives behind exploration.
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America
Dangerous Tracks Near Ryan Stalked by Silent Highway
A Delphi County reader warns that the paved road near Ryan is a deadly crossing for trains. Dozens travel to Cedar Rapids daily and dark nights obscure oncoming trains. Beckie McAreavy of Delhi urges residents to press county engineers to install safety measures before more lives are lost.
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Delaware County
Cedar Rapids
Beckie McAreavy
Delhi
Kemp as 1996 GOP Nominee Argued by Backers
The draft view praises Jack Kemp as the 1996 Republican nominee, highlighting his evolution, Lincolnian inclusivity, minority outreach, HUD tenure, and appeal to centrists. It notes his debate skill, honesty, and working class orientation, with Cuomo’s regard and a jab at Bush's management.
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Jack French Kemp
Mr. Bush
People First: Clinton Gore victory speech urged focus on lower and middle classes
Joseph Gerard Keeling expresses pride in the Clinton Gore win and urges the new administration to address economic and social issues, promote democratic governance abroad, and listen to ordinary Americans while continuing liberal social and conservative fiscal policies.
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Clinton
Missing election issues raise concerns in 1992 race
Frederick J. Miller cites ignored topics in the 1992 campaign. He lists homelessness, Fed reform into a national bank, global starvation, debt reduction, and immigration as key issues he believes were not discussed by the six presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Federal Reserve System
Frederick J. Miller
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Hunger relief funds raised in South Scenic CROP WALK
Sixty participants from six area churches raised 3044 for hunger relief in Cedar Rapids area. Twenty five percent return to Cedar Rapids. Laity from Holy Redeemer Lutheran Salem Methodist Hus Memorial Presby terian Cedar Rapids United Methodist Shueyville First Presbyterian near Ely St John’s Lutheran Ely. Pastor Leroy Bradway St. John’s Ely coordinated event.
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Cedar Rapids
Ely
Holy Redeemer Lutheran
Salem Methodist
Hus Memorial Presbyterian
United Methodist
Shueyville
First Presbyterian
St. John’s Lutheran
Leroy Bradway
Buses to Airport Proposal Draws Taxpayer Debate
Letter to the editor by Jerry Beck criticizes a city plan to spend tax dollars on a bus route to Cedar Rapids Airport and suggests it will hurt existing airport services and jobs. He notes costs of 22 500 dollars from city and state funds, questions survey validity, and worries about parking revenue and wage subsidies.
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Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Airport City
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