County space vote shapes city county office plan
Voters face a county question on spending up to 1.1 million for new office space. The choice pits purchasing and remodeling the Penick Ford building on First Street against remodeling the Coliseum island site, with the Coliseum favored for more space and better public access though costing slightly more.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
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First Street
County Shuld
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Letters on Hiawatha group home proposal stir emotions
The writer condemns zoning and financial objections to a Hiawatha group home for mentally retarded children. They argue basic humanity over material concerns, urge nearby placement, and suggest opponents would welcome the same idea if roles were reversed.
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Hiawatha
Professor Osterberg Urges Coop Living Right
The text portrays David Osterberg, a professor, advocating for his right to live in a chicken coop. It notes his education, cleanliness, access to restroom facilities at a landlord’s home, daily showers, and asserts his living is legal. A broader comment on inflation accompanies the stance.
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Linn County Board of Health
David Osterberg
Osterberg
Callaghan
Britain
Carter
California
Letter to the editor questions Cedar Rapids law and police actions
A lifelong Cedar Rapids resident denounces police conduct after a traffic stop ends with a man jailed over a violation while others accused of violent crimes walk free. The writer condemns lawyers turning into judges, unanswered client concerns, and biased outcomes, urging citizens to vote for reform.
Doubt and pragmatism mark cautious global progress
The piece notes unusual steps toward peace and negotiation among global powers. It highlights China and Japan signing a peace treaty, Israel and Egypt inching toward Camp David terms, and U S Soviet talks on arms control while stressing ongoing tensions. It observes a shift toward dialogue versus confrontation and praise for pragmatic moves amid political doubt.
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Egypt
Begin
Camp David
Cedar Rapids backs United Nations anniversary event
A public letter thanks Cedar Rapids residents for support in marking the 33rd anniversary of the United Nations. It notes global cooperation is challenging but cites successes in science health education and world affairs. Information on programs from the Linn County United Nations Association is offered.
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United Nations
Linn County
The
United Nations Association
Reductive fallacy and inflation of human worth
The piece critiques inflation driven value of human body parts and reductive thinking. It cites 1936 valuations at 98 cents and modern values at 5.60 dollars, then argues against reducing complex humans to mere chemicals. It warns that such logic leads to existential apathy about purpose and fate.
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Liberal Democrats Control Congress Since 1930 Critique of Iowa Senators
The speaker argues liberal Democrats have dominated Congress since 1930 and caused rising costs for elderly Americans, with inflation cutting living standards and the dollar weakening. It accuses Iowa senators Clark and Culver of supporting the Panama Canal giveaway and funding lavish offices and pay raises, questioning Clark's reelection.
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Congress
State of Iowa Declaration of World Citizenship
A debate over a World Citizenship declaration urges Iowa to back steps toward a global community. Remarks claim a BATF gun registration law is harmless while others oppose the bill. The speaker attacks Senator Dick Clark as liberal and fiscally reckless, urging voters to retire him.
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Out of step Dick Clark backs federal experts over Iowa needs
The article portrays Senator Dick Clark as ultra liberal and supportive of Washington experts and their costly solutions, criticizing his stance against Iowa interests. It notes his voting record and positions him as one of the two most liberal senators, tying him to a broad principle of federal intervention.
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Dick Clark
Congress
Sen
Washington
Iowa
Gratitude for Cedar Rapids Police and Fire in near miss
A Cedar Rapids family thanks the police and fire departments for their quick 4:30 a.m. response to a house fire caused by an electric heating pad. They credit rapid action with preventing tragedy and express appreciation for the departments’ public service.
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Cedar Rapids
Fire Departments
Letters on Nov 7 Ballot Deadline Set
The Gazette sets a uniform cutoff for election letters. Sunday Nov 5 is the last day for letters about candidates on the Nov 7 ballot. letters must arrive to the editorial department by Thursday noon Nov 2 to qualify.
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