Letters to The Gazette Critiques of the pro life movement
A reader argues the pro life movement focuses on unborn life but neglects postnatal concerns. They compare its stance to protecting a fetus while neglecting the child after birth and urge action on social issues such as aid to dependent children and education. The letter suggests renaming the group to reflect broader life concerns.
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Pro-Life
Pro-Life Council
el Salvador
Pro-Life Action Council
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids
Birthright shadow and Iowa politics in a contentious year
In an off year Democrats face loyalty strains over abortion and party platform shifts amid thoughts of Reaganomics. The column contrasts Roxanne Conlin's stimulus plan and leadership with Terry Branstad's record, arguing Conlin offers practical solutions for Iowa's economy, energy costs, and public needs.
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Democratic Party
Women’s Liberation Movement
Sen. Culver
Sen. Clark
Charles Grassley
Roger Jepsen
Conlin
Terry Branstad
Beechley schoolhouse named historic site in Linn County
A reader recalls the Beechley or Beach school near Mount Vernon built in 1892 and later a home, connected to the Walton family. The letter seeks accuracy in naming as a Linn County historic site, noting family ties to Annie Frey Walton and ancestors who settled 1843 land deeds signed by Polk.
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Mount Vernon
Waltons
Polk
Walton Farm
California
Annie P. Frey
Thomas G. Walton
Walton
Beechley School
Linn County
Meat is not sole source of nutrition says local reader
A reader disputes government meat reports, arguing zinc can be sourced from grains soybeans seeds mushrooms and seafood. The letter promotes nutrient dense diets with fat under 30 percent and lists dairy eggs nuts oils and dried fruits. It notes availability at Good News Food Store near Mercy Hospital and mentions meat as a festive option at the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.
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Good News Food
Mercy Hospital
Naacp Freedom Fund
Mary Alice Ericson
Keith Drive
Pediatric Associates urged to relocate near 24 hour store
Joy Hingtgen of 1665 25th Ave Marion suggests Handy health care extend hours and move next to a 24 hour grocery and an all night gas station so parents with sick children can finish errands in one trip.
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Joy Hingtgen
25Th Ave
Marion
Better than war a Peace Academy proposal for the U S
The speaker cites family military service across generations and argues for a Peace Academy as a wiser, cost effective alternative to continued expansive military spending. He questions current institutions and urges a three hour annual budget reallocation to pursue a different path toward lasting peace.
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Eugene C. Haynes
Atlanta
Jesus
Conlin plans $300 million Iowa investment for jobs
Kathleen Driscoll and Jane Helgeson urge Iowans to back Conlin’s invest in Iowa bond proposal. They frame the plan as practical, funding to create jobs and sustain state progress, contrasting it with opponents’ offerings and calling for thoughtful polling on November 2.
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Roxanne Conlin
Iowa
Kathleen Driscoll
Iowa County Democratic Women’s Club
Jane Helgeson
Conlin
Homestead
Mothers Against Drunk Driving formed to aid victims in Cedar Rapids
The text recalls MADD creation by two women seeking productive paths after drunk driving tragedies. It criticizes the Cedar Rapids justice system, claiming court monitoring can reveal injustices and urging voters to oppose lenient judges in the upcoming election.
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Mothers Against
Siebenmann
Madd
Cedar Rapids
Sawyer
Wildlife protection and active management efforts urged
An advocate argues for habitat protection, public and private purchases, and policy action to safeguard wildlife. Efforts include buying land like Behrens Pond and Hanging Bog, supporting stamps and licenses, laws such as the Bald Eagle and Endangered Species Acts, habitat improvement, studies, and citizen education by groups like the Audubon Cedar Rapids Chapter.
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Linn County
Behrens Pond
Hanging Bog
Nature Conservancy
Audubon Society
Cedar Rapids
Heinous act shocks reader over animal cruelty
A reader condemns torture and killing of a defenseless pet. The letter critiques cruelty to animals, calls attackers cowards, and laments loss of compassion and love in society.
Ottumwa incident sparks prayer for fair treatment across cultures
An outspoken column links anti-Semitism to recent Arab guest harassment in Ottumwa Iowa. It criticizes weak investigations and small fines for culprits, cites Vernon Jordan’s Fort Wayne case, warns of a double standard, and urges cross cultural fairness to preserve jobs and U.S. ideals.
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Vernon Jordan
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mr. Jordan
Iowa
Ottumwa
Detroit
Cedar Rapids
Views from Cedar Rapids professor on wide-ranging topics
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans inviting self expression. The reader is T B Irving of Cedar Rapids, a retired professor who taught across multiple states and countries. He chairs the executive council of the American Islamic College in Chicago.
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T.B. Irving
Cedar Rapids
California
Canada
Colombia
New York
Guatemala
Minnesota
Illinois
Tennessee
The
American Islamic College
Chicago
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