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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1982
Page
9
The author argues rape justice requires addressing male emotional isolation. Few men share feelings with other men, leading to coping via anger or sexual conquest. Cultures vary in expressiveness. improving male friendships could reduce violence and boost mental health.
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids residents are invited to express themselves. Don C Damsteegt, assistant psychology professor at Mount Mercy College and private practitioner with Brewer and Associates, is noted among contributors.
A reader critiques Wendee Phillips Outlook on anti abortionists and defends personal rights in the abortion debate. The letter condemns sensational language, cautions against misusing the Bill of Rights, and urges respect for differing beliefs in post womb society.
Quoted activists Joanne and Michael Quinn warn of a nuclear future unless ethics curb tech driven arms race. The Peace Links coalition in Iowa invites the public to a Family Festival for Peace at Mount Mercy Mercy Spiritual Center featuring puppets music and speakers including former Sen Dick Clark to promote peaceful alternatives.
A call to action urges readers to back H.R. 6928, the Humane Care and Development of Substitutes for Animals in Research Act, by contacting their representatives and Iowa Rep. Tauke. The note asks co sponsorship, funding alternatives research, and urging committee approval. It highlights animal suffering and the need for humane standards.
A reader argues against beer and wine advertising on TV while noting efforts to curb drunk driving. They question the number of repeat offenders on the road and criticize politicians for delaying Social Security plans until after elections, emphasizing the influence of seniors and unemployed voters.
The plan asks customers to add $1 per month on gas electric and water bills. The extra funds are treated as a loan to be repaid, potentially for funding programs or covering subsidized aid. The rationale hinges on preserving program viability and ensuring repayment to sustain ongoing support efforts.
A Cedar Rapids reader laments WMT-FM's change from beautiful music to a new format and urges others to write to the program director. The letter-writer notes the former mid range music served offices, homes, and stores and says the director will revert if mail objections rise.
A survey of language mistakes shows weather forecasters and ad writers misusing numbers. Examples include plural verb agreement after numerals and decimal point usage in prices, with readers suggesting clearer phrasing and consistency in arithmetic statements.
A Cass County Nebraska pastor Rev. Everett Sileven remains jailed for defying state education rules for a private faith school. The author links this case and broader limits on religious liberty to historical persecutions and warns of a slide toward restrictions on all faith communities.
A reader dismisses higher pay for math and science teachers as a lure away from dedication to teaching. He cites decades in Cedar Rapids classrooms and argues rewards lie in friendships, not money, while criticizing a conference remark about youths aged 10 to 15 as confusing and inappropriate.
Reader questions nature logic in the Oct. 3 cartoon, arguing an acorn is a seed that remains so until planted. They ask how this concept compares to human life and request explanation.
In autumn light Iowa shows golden grain fields and green pastures under blue skies. Harvest crews and orchards, hives and wood piles reflect preparation for winter and thanksgiving for the land. Deer, geese, and turkeys add wildlife theater to the seasonal scene.
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