Why the farm sector commands attention in Congress
The editorial notes that despite farmers being only 3 percent of the population, farming affects about 20 percent of American jobs and prompts Congress to act. It critiques the Reagan administration’s farm policy,comments on the Farm Credit System bailout, and cites Iowa Senator Grassley on perceived insensitivity and ideological rigidity. It questions whether the administration truly understands agriculture’s economic ties and veto motivations.
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Congress
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
The
Gazette
Bush
Reagan
California
Meese speech misread. Iowa rights panel rebuts warning
The piece rebuts Anthony Lewis by comparing Meese’s state rights argument to Iowa’s Bill of Rights. It argues federal due process limits are echoed in state constitutions, showing official religion, press freedom, and rights of the accused are protected locally. The Iowa frame neutralizes the “Moonies” and other Meese-inspired mischiefs as unconstitutional.
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Edwin Meese
Anthony Lewis
Meese
Lewis
Iowa
Oregon
Unification Church
New York
Cuomo
Farrakhan
Farrakhan's message fuels racist appeal and political power
The Los Angeles Times details Louis Farrakhan's growing influence among black leaders and white supremacists, noting his anti Semitic rhetoric, black separatist economics, and a Los Angeles rally that drew support from figures like Thomas Metzger. The piece warns that civil rights leaders face pressure to condemn him.
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New York
Edward Koch
Julian Bond
Georgia
Bond
Farrakhan
Father Coughlin
Coughlin
Henry II
Nation of
Thomas Metzger
California
Ku Klux Klan
White American Political Association
Metzger
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Letters to The Gazette Spark Political and Religious Debate
A reader voices views on teacher certification government finances and social security while criticizing presidential salaries and local political leadership. The letter connects abortion protests to faith and cites biblical references, urging readers to reconsider public morality.
Gazette Letter Guidelines
The Gazette outlines reader letter rules including 400 word limit and required writer name street address and signature. A contact phone is needed for authentication but not published. Letters should focus on issues and events, not personalities, with one letter per writer every 30 days and no verse.
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the Gazette
Change with times mayoral bid for Cedar Rapids
A letter criticizes the current Cedar Rapids administration for outdated approaches and endorses Joe Rinas as a fresh, energetic candidate for mayor. The piece urges voters to cast their ballots in the October 15 primary to bring needed change amid tough economic times.
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FMC
Century Engineering
Cedar Rapids
Norman Hanson
Hanson
Times
Joe Rinas
Price Disparity for Tylenol Spurs Consumer Complaint
A shopper reports paying 3.17 for 100 Tylenol tablets at a drug store while the same quantity costs 4.49 at a supermarket. The shopper says the manager refused responsibility for the price difference and urges action against perceived medicine price gouging.
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John Robertson
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Order
America
Thomas Sturgeon
St. SE
Aid Association For Lutherans
Carol Kaut
Wanda Edwards
Jerry Muench
Susan Lagos
Monroe Development Center
Pioneer Ave. SE
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Association
Roxanne Koftan
American Diabetes Assn
10Th St
Marion
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United States
Sodom
Gomorrah
Jesus Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
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Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Elias J. Tony” Nassif Jr
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