Feather in Culver's cap as senate vows reform
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lauds Sen. John Culver for winning unanimous Senate support to create the Culver Commission, a temporary body to study the operation of the United States Senate. It will report by Sept. 30, 1976, and includes nine appointed members with two ex-officio staffers.
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Nebraska budget brawl over possible special session
Governor Exon weighs calling a special legislative session to avert a looming state treasury shortfall while Speaker Burbach and other leaders dispute any crisis. Senator Marvel suggests trimming departmental budgets could ease the money squeeze as debates rise over Nebraska's surplus potentially exceeding 250 million dollars.
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Humphrey Expected to Be Democratic Nominee in 1976
The Democratic party edges toward Hubert Humphrey as its presidential contender for 1976. His long career, public speaking skill, and elder statesman role position him as the safest choice amid a divided field, with a convention in Madison Square Garden likely to feature his candidacy.
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National Football League Celebrated in Farce Essay Prize
The piece mockingly links the NFL to American history from Columbus to Lincoln, tracing a fictional saga where the league shapes events and televsion shapes memory. It parodies national myths with exaggerated roles for figures like Washington Jefferson Adams and Roosevelt.
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Bitter dental bill sparks reader grievance in Marion
Mr and Mrs Otho McDonald of 914 Eighteenth Street Marion recount a 22 dollar dental bill with 10 for cleaning 7 for office call and 5 for changing a dressing they provided They praise local fire police Red Cross and a kind neighbor for support during a family funeral and crisis when they needed aid
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Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette invites opinion letters up to 400 words with one letter per writer every 30 days. All letters may be condensed and edited without changing meaning. Anonymous submissions are not published and the writer’s name address and signature must be provided. telephone number is not printed. Letters focus on issues and events, not poetry.
Good neighbors and a fire rescue act
The author recalls a neighbor who called the fire department when their home began to burn on August 16 at 4 55 p m. The neighbor lent the owner her house slip papers as they escaped in night clothes and showed true neighborly support.
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Isn't it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A reflective essay argues that many 18 year olds vote with limited awareness of their knowledge gaps. The piece stresses humility, civic responsibility, and the need for better information to inform political participation.
Wordwise notes on they pronouns and syndrome pronunciations
The column explores singular they in modern usage with examples from grammar and dictionaries. It notes Oxford and Merriam Webster definitions allow they as universal or gender neutral and cites Currie on older literary usage. It also discusses pronunciation shifts in syndrome between Webster editions.
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