House reparation debate weighs wrongs of Japanese American relocations
The editorial argues the Senate must clarify which relocations were injustices and which were not before$20,000 payments to 66,000 survivors begin. It notes wartime hysteria fueled actions, that internment was not universal, and that relief should reflect precise facts rather than broad guilt. A presidential veto could prompt more accurate justice.
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Congress
Washington
Japan
U.S
House
Wartime Merchant Marines Fight for veteran status
In 1987 Washington a federal judge pressed the Defense Department to reconsider denying veteran status to many World War II Merchant Marines who served under military control. The judge noted extensive military direction over training arming cargo allocation and operations. The Pentagon’s stance drew sharp critique as civic acknowledgment lags behind wartime reality.
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Humphrey Bogart
Raymond Massey
U.S
Washington
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Normandy
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National
Louis Uneraerter
Air Force
End the budget crash with a $10 oil import fee
An op-ed argues for a bold policy: impose a $10 per barrel tariff on all imported oil to cut the deficit by $23 billion annually, increase energy independence, spur domestic exploration, and lower global oil prices, while pressuring Iran and reshaping trade. The plan would fund Gramm Rudman targets and reduce financial handwringing.
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Congress
U.S
Gramm-Rudman
OPEC
Southwest
Fee
America
Gulf
Reagan
Department of Energy
Plans Offer Drainage Fixes for Atast nium County
In Vernon View residents debate drainage options with three plans. Plan 1 taxes neighbors for front yard loss and parking bans, Plan 2 adds rock and long pipe, Plan 3 promises no taxpayer cost but depends on care by local residents. A speaker supports separate pipes and better PVC, while a citizen recalls Brian Willson's single protest that halted trains and saved lives.
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Atast Nium County
Vernon View
Ians
Soukup
Brian Willson
Navy
Central America
Readers praise Marilyn Lefebvre for Beyond Rubies work
A letter to the Gazette highlights Marilyn Lefebvre as conference coordinator for Kirkwood Community College and credits her for making the Beyond Rubies conference a community asset. The writer also reiterates support for Floyd Bergen in the upcoming election and recalls past safety commission changes.
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Gail Cooper-Evans
Gazette
Marilyn Lefebvre
Marilyn
Walk-again helpers for daughter’s therapy program
A family seeks volunteers to assist a quadri plegic daughter learn to walk again through patterning therapy. One hour weekly, with training shown on a tape, plus encouragement during painful progress. Call 364-3876 to volunteer.
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Wen
Mayor Vanaruave’s Foresight Questioned Over Fox Farm Vote
Richard E. Nelson of 645 Bever Ave SE criticizes the mayor’s limited foresight and quick tax-raising potential after a two year term, arguing he delays decisions and hides behind commissions. The letter questions long delays and urges decisive leadership.
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Vanaruave
Richard E. Nelson
Bever Ave
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The excerpt discusses a political contest with memories of past criticisms of Commissioner Bergen and current opposition by Robert Jaeger. It questions timing of complaints, asserting Bergen’s honesty and work ethic and urging support for Bergen.
Post-abortion syndrome outreach letters solicit stories and research
A letter from Vince Ventimiglia of a new DHS research group on post-abortion syndrome PAS invites individuals and organizations to submit research, pro-life perspectives, and personal stories. Sen Gordon Humphrey and President Reagan are cited as supporting a report from Surgeon General Koop. Local groups Linn Area Lutherans for Life Cedar Rapids seek input from women who have abortions and stress in the community.
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Vince Ventimiglia
Gordon Humphrey
New Hampshire
Reagan
Koop
Department of Health and Human Services
Senator Humphrey
PAS
Gordon J. Humphrey
Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C
Vinn Area
Voter endorsement urges Floyd Bergen for Nov 3 Cedar Rapids council
A letter argues the current City Council provided stability for Cedar Rapids and praises the public safety department under solid independent judgment. It urges voters to support Floyd Bergen on November 3 to maintain experience and avoid uncertainty and ineptness.
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Cedar Rapids
Floyd Bergen
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Published Anonymously
This notice sets forth rules for submitting letters to the editor. Writers may be anonymous, must include a name, street address, and signature, with a phone number not published to verify authenticity. Letters should focus on issues and public events, not personalities, and must be under 300 words. Only one letter per writer every 30 days.
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