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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1979
Page
6
The House voted 223 to 147 to block FTC protections on funeral pricing and cremation options amid industry concerns. Advocates argue state law suffices, while critics note cost-inflating practices and consumer ignorance in funeral services.
The piece argues Congress rushes into synthetic fuel development from coal shale and tar sands fearing inaction and claims both energy need and environmental risks are under addressed. It critiques funding levels water supply strip mining CO2 pollution and the proposed Energy Mobilization Board while urging balanced study and advisory panels before large scale investment.
Letter counters claims of negative energy balance in grain alcohol. Citing a 1979 Energy Department report, it notes ethanol can have a positive net energy balance and highlights Archer-Daniels-Midland as a major producer. It argues gasohol could reduce imported energy and strengthen trade, dollar value, and domestic employment.
A Dubuque reader rejects supporting Culver or Kennedy in 1980, recounting past voting and campaign work. He condemns federally funded abortions, argues for moral leadership, and urges electing leaders guided by biblical law and godliness over humanism. He cites scripture and laments secular influences on public policy.
Reagan dazzles with a bold North American Accord and reform rhetoric. He outlines trade and energy ideas while deflecting specific policy details, gaining momentum as he faces rivals and questions on immigration and taxes. The piece notes his strong staff, cautious critics, and a long road to Detroit.
The text argues that early religion centered on one God but that people inherit faith from parents and nation. It questions cultural religious patterns across regions and asks why beliefs align with national or ethnic identities, suggesting gods reflect human creators and bias.
A concise reflection notes that most people possess some kind of religious faith or loyalty and are aware of which church they avoid or distance themselves from. The observation suggests a common pattern of identification with a religious or moral community even when not actively practicing.
Reader seeks information on the Our Lady of Sorrows Grotto once on Mt. Mercy College campus. They request contact from anyone who knew builder William H. Lightner or has photographs of the grotto before its destruction.
The Gazette outlines public letter guidelines for its editorial page. Readers may submit opinion pieces up to 400 words with one letter per writer every 30 days. Letters may be condensed or edited but must preserve meaning and cannot be anonymous. Writers’ telephone numbers are kept private. Content focuses on issues and events rather than personalities, with no poetry published.
A humorous piece on correct comma use in writing. It cites examples of misplaced and missing commas in sentences and argues a rule that if one comma is used often a second is needed to set off appositive phrases. It emphasizes avoiding common “DC-10” style errors.
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