Letter praising local fire crews and EMS training
A Cedar Rapids Area Ambulance Service member responds to a letter praising Alburnett and Linn County volunteer fire departments for EMS efforts. The writer notes 38 staff with 34 state or national EMT credentials, 10 certified as CPR instructors, and eight in paramedic training, countering claims that most EMS personnel have only basic first aid.
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Alburnett
Cedar Rapids
American Heart Association
War Talk and Economic Strains Across Nations
The piece argues that postwar Germany and Japan run trade surpluses while the U S runs deficits, urging action against outsourcing to cheap labor markets. It questions the cost of intercontinental missiles and a new mobile system, contrasts military spending with Social Security funding, and calls for public restraint to protect future generations.
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Germany
Japan
U.S
Community Letter Praises Ads Curbs in Cedar Rapids
Readers praise The Gazette for advertising policy changes aimed at reducing explicit ads. They note arrival of adult businesses and XXX material are harmful and urge continued citizen refusals to purchase such products.
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Cedar Rapids
Soul trouble and faith voice respond to October letter
A reader argues that mortal souls come from God and condemns blaming society on immortal souls. He defends Christians against accusations by Anita Bryant supporters and urges care for body and world as God’s creation, noting Jesus' persecuted state and calling for living rightly on earth.
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Jesus
Earth
God
Keokuk County Voters Oppose New County Care Facility
County residents urge scrutiny ahead of November 8 bond vote on a proposed care facility. Critics allege biased figures and misused funds while urging voters to investigate costs and revenue share before casting secret ballots.
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Keokuk County
Taxpayers’ Association
Carter Energy Bill Sparks Voters’ Frustration
Reader letters criticize President Carter for energy policy failures and tax burdens. They question Alaska oil use, wage growth, and cabinet choices while urging rationing and better management.
Readers dispute Oct. 14 editorial on Social Security reform
A letter criticizes proposed changes arguing that thrift should not be penalized, calls for guarantees on benefits, and questions the long term value of Social Security. The writer compares government and private savings schemes and suggests private retirement funds as an alternative.
Way with words by Theodore M Bernstein
A New York Times Syndicate column notes persistent pronoun confusions like me versus I and you versus me. It cites Rev A A McAvoy of Postville Iowa and a Roosevelt Cermak incident, plus mis constructions and oddities such as lethologica and phrases about loving country and system. The piece includes reader comments and aims to clarify grammar rules.
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A.A. McAvoy
Postville
Iowa
Studs Terkel
Cermak
Chicago
Miami
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charlotte Hindt
Rock Rapids
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2Nd Ave
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Clover
PBS
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Warriter
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Taathcaste
West Bend
Theodore M. Bernstein
Terkel
New York Times Syndicate
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