Metal fans defend their culture and reparation rights
In a response to a prior letter, a metal follower argues heavy metal is a personal, nonreligious lifestyle. The writer praises fans for self-control over harmful lyrics and counters claims linking metal to addiction, with a separate section defending Japanese American wartime reparations and citing Senator Inouye's service and injustices faced by Japanese Americans.
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Rotten Rock
Slayer
Venom
U.S
Sen
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Iowa Replies to New Hampshire Editor Over Caucus Remarks
A reader defends Iowa against an editorial belittling the state’s caucus. The letter notes Iowa’s pig farming, a famous writers workshop at the University of Iowa, and renowned University Hospitals and Clinics. It emphasizes high literacy and global writing and medical research prominence.
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New Hampshire
Concord Monitor
Iowa
University of Iowa
Families Still In Style Promote National Family Week
During Thanksgiving week Nov 22 to 28, Family Service Agency joins the White House to celebrate National Family Week with the theme Families are still in style. Shirley M. Stewart, executive director, urges a view of the family as nurturer and foundation of society.
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Family Service Agency
White House
Shirley M. Stewart
First Ave
Assault appeal urged over university conference incident
Attendee recounts assault and theft at the Protecting the Consumer from Health Fraud conference at the University of Iowa. Victor Herbert accused alternative healing proponents of lacking constitutional rights. Herbert was found guilty on assault and theft, then overturned on appeal, prompting calls for discretionary review by the Johnson County attorney.
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University of Iowa
New York
Victor Herbert
Mr. Herbert
District Court
Herbert
Johnson County
Iowa Supreme Court
Open Records Sheds Light on Adoptive Rights in National Week
An Iowa adoptee in Kansas urges legislators to open adoption records to reunite siblings separated in the 1950s. He and others call adoption laws a moral issue, arguing adults should decide how to live and whether to reconnect with birth siblings across states.
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Iowa
Kansas
State of
Prescription Spank
A speaker vents frustration with the president and Congress likening them to children playing a game. The caller proposes a provocative public act on the White House lawn to discipline lawmakers, suggesting a paddling to stop childish behavior.
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Washington
White House
Reader Letter Attacks Planned Parenthood Flier at Washington High
A local editor denounces a Planned Parenthood one page flyer given to ninth graders at Washington High School. The letter challenges contraceptive claims and urges support for sex education emphasizing abstinence through the Sex Respect program as a school option. It calls for parental responsibility and selection of chastity focused education.
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Motley Crue
Sword and Ratt
Planned Parenthood
Plea for better accessibility in Cedar Rapids storefronts
A reader urges improved accessibility for wheelchair users in Cedar Rapids. He notes stairs, steep ramps, weather exposure, heavy doors, and lack of seating or assistance as barriers, calling for future solutions and greater understanding of the disabled.
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Cedar Rapids
Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions
The note outlines rules for letters to the editor or public submissions. It requires writers to include name street address and signature, and limits content to issues and events rather than personalities. Anonymous publication is prohibited, and each writer may submit one letter every 30 days. A phone number is kept confidential to verify authenticity.
Lawmaker Leach criticizes U S aid to El Salvador
The report finds that about half a billion dollars yearly worsens El Salvador's economic and military woes. It notes three-fourths of 429 million goes to the military while aid labeled for stabilization and humanitarian needs may fund the war. The writer urges action to shift funding toward peace and justice.
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Jim Leach
U.S
el Salvador
Leach
Rep. Leach
Eastern Iowa Views Readers Echo Broad Topics
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs.
Connie Mays Taught English in Denver and Micronesia
Connie Mays of Marion works as a part time instructor at Kirkwood Community College. She previously taught English in Denver and in Micronesia while serving with the Peace Corps.
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of Marion
Kirkwood Community College
Denver
Micronesia
Peace Corps
High Tech and Christmas Don’t Belong Together
This reflective piece argues that modern gadgets and computerized toys undermine the holiday spirit. It warns parents against replacing human interaction with high tech and urges keeping Christmas simple and child-centered.
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Fisher Price
Wretched word-picks and reader letters on language
A reader notes a bloomed confusion over sitings and sightings while others discuss wretching and infamous in examples from Bill the Cat to court headlines. Car Kane notes language misuse and offers his Write Right collection for $2.95 plus $4 mailing.
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Carl Kane
B.J. Weber
Marion
Car Kane
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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