Rock Revolution Drowns Words in 1990s Uproar
A speculative chronicle depicts a 1980s to 2010s shift where rock dominates all life via AMSA devices and Air Concerts. It notes public spaces, education, and government reorganized to serve nationwide rock culture, with presidents chosen by Loudness Primaries and a world of deafness as outcome.
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U.S
Rock Central
House
Congress
Senate
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Taiwan
Linn County zoning debated after Farm Progress Show
Letters urge evaluation of the Linn County zoning ordinance consistency and enforcement after the Farm Progress Show. Authors question sign limits, fee waivers, and non enforcement for non residents and big businesses, and call for repeal or broader reform. The piece also notes a Cedar Valley Nature Trail opening and urges trail funding to Urbana for a biking destination.
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Linn County
Moser
Farm Progress Show
Linn
American Broadcasting Co
Backmasking Fear Prompts Rock Sin Revelations
A letter warns readers that rock music corrupts youths via backmasking and Satanic messages. The writer claims Beatles and other groups embed hidden chants, cites songs like Hotel California and Another One Bites the Dust, and recommends a book on backward masking from Zondervan Books.
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Dead Man
Yoko Ono
Satan
the Gazette
Dick Clark
Hell
Zondervan Books
Westdale
Freedaily letters from Cedar Rapids artist and writer Richard Pinney
A brief note introduces Richard Pinney of Cedar Rapids as a freelance writer and artist. It mentions his past roles as an executive with Coe College a publishing company a TV station a market survey firm and a weekly newspaper inviting Eastern Iowans to share their thoughts on any topic
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Richard Pinney
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Market Realities Debate On Gas Price Controls
A critic argues that price controls on natural gas cause shortages and deter investment. The piece warns such laws risk leaving Iowa winters unlivable and questions lawmakers understanding of gas production and market dynamics.
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Iowa
Iowa attractions and Branstad tours promote state travel
The piece notes Iowa incentives urging travel to distant corners of the state, citing Terry Branstad's weekend family tours as an example. It observes national recognition for Iowa college football and contrasts ads from neighboring states aimed at attracting visitors, urging broader awareness beyond locals.
Baron Thanks Cedar Rapids for Kind Hospitality
Baron expresses gratitude to Cedar Rapids residents for warm hospitality and support of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation fund-raising effort. He notes enduring memories as he continues travels across the country.
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Cedar Rapids
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Reducing Verbs Improves News Writing Clarity
The piece highlights common verb redundancies in reporting. It cites examples where extra verbs like started or was arrested clutter sentences and proposes concise alternatives such as charged with the stabbing and leaped to the point. It also notes stronger verbs can replace multiple weak ones.
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U.S
Waterloo
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