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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1978
Page
10
Cornell College economics assistant professor David Osterberg rents a small plumbingless home and uses external facilities. Linn County Board of Health heard a case on enforcing code compliance versus granting a waiver, affirming strict standards to protect public health and neighborhood safety.
David Bolger, a New Jersey corporate financier, announced at a Sept. 21 luncheon in Oelwein and a dinner in West Union that he released his note and mortgage on UIU’s Garbee Hall for 382 750 and forgave remaining debt. The move cut long term UIU debt by about 1.8 million, keeping the private college open and earning praise from Iowa education circles. Bolger, who helped arrange the dorm loan 14 years ago, cited improving enrollment projections at the time as driving his decision.
The Sept issue of Change and The New Republic analyze conservative myth versus reality. Lekachman and Howe debunk egalitarian fears, note tax trends, and discuss how slow 1970s growth sustains conservatism while liberal optimism endures.
A Cedar Rapids teacher shares two elementary assignments and notes colleagues strive to help students learn. The letter defends teachers against notions of disinterest and praises the professional attitude and desire to foster motivation, pride in learning, and long term goals.
To the editor, the writer praises Cedar Rapids educators for taking pride in their profession and earning parental trust. The message highlights the strong commitment to students and confidence in those who teach and guide children.
Reader letters urge residents of Norway to demand a public meeting to identify vandalism in the past six months, names of those terrorizing the town, and the so called mafia Hoods behind it, contrasting past Halloween incidents with current front page coverage.
The Space Advisory Committee urges placing the funding question before voters this November to address county space needs. It stresses two candidate sites, seeks to avoid politics, and says the vote will authorize funds already available, not raise new money or decide location.
Roscoe Drummond argues that a Cairo Tel Aviv peace is essential for broader Middle East progress. He cites the Egypt Israel treaty as a prerequisite, outlines phased troop withdrawals and Sinai airfield handover, and envisions a parallel West Bank Gaza framework culminating in a self governing Palestinian entity. He asserts peace favors stability, diplomacy, and mutual benefit.
The writer urges families in the Hiawatha district to embrace inclusive housing and education for mentally challenged individuals. They note handicapped children are now integrated into schools, sharing facilities with peers, and argue that tolerance benefits both residents and neighbors.
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