Poland’s Solidarity Faces Moscow Over Media Control
The Gazette endorses Poland’s Solidarity as workers push for self management amid economic strain. It notes Walesa’s stance to serve the community while warning Moscow of potential shifts. The piece highlights a printers strike in Rzeszow and the push for broader media access tied to the upcoming Gdansk congress.
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Sheriff’s Utah extradition trip labeled vacation by Sawyer
Linn County Sheriff Donald Sawyer drove to Provo Utah for a five day extradition with his wife along as a paid matron. Critics call the move nepotism and a liability risk while supporters say it saved money. The county faces questions on reimbursement and policy.
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Reagan vacation muddles the mood on Capitol Hill
President Reagan returned from California to a Capitol Hill unsettled by Wall Street’s rate fears and doubts over social program cuts. Officials warn deficits feed higher interest rates, while battles loom over Saudi arms sales, Voting Rights Act, and Clean Air Act.
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Mercy Hospital care praised and school board endorsement
A Cedar Rapids reader commends Mercy Hospital maternity care and calls for patient choice in birth settings with emphasis on NICU availability. The letter also urges voters to back Gerry Loupee for the school board, noting her long involvement, insight, and plans to keep schools open and use surplus space.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gerry Loupee
Devotion to One Part of the Body Quote by Frost
A man will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body the wishbone. Robert Frost. The line reflects how a single focus can define a life and craft.
Gerry Loupee Seeks Cedar Rapids School Board Director Post
Voter guide style appeal urging support for Gerry Loupee for at large school board director. Highlights 19 years in education and regular attendance at board meetings and workshops. Endorses civic voice and candidate accessibility with a call to vote on September 8.
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Gerry Loupee
Cedar Rapids
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Downtown groceries plan with delivery system proposed
A proposal calls for a downtown supermarket and organized delivery network funded by merchants per delivered order. The idea emphasizes improved public friendliness and cooperation to revitalize downtown as a more welcoming area.
Qualified candidate urged for Cedar Rapids school board
Through my husband’s role on the declining enrollment impact study committee I note citizen input is ignored in education matters. Cedar Rapids residents oppose closures, yet schools face closing without evaluating better options for parents teachers and students. I urge voting for Gerry Loupee.
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Cedar Rapids
Grassley poll on Social Security questioned by reader
A Gazette letter argues that Sen. Grassley’s Social Security poll was limited to seniors and failed to sample current workers. The writer urges broader participation, suggesting benefits at ages 62 and 65 and provides the Cedar Rapids office number 399-2555 for contact.
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Cedar Rapids
Two types of people on noise and courtesy
Rich Patterson argues noise harms health and argues for courtesy over hard ordinances. He cites loud trains and police helicopters as hard to curb, while blaring stereos and barking dogs are easily prevented. The piece urges residents to reduce noise voluntarily for a healthier Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Nature Center Director Seeks Insightful Prose
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs. Cedar Rapids native who directs the Indian Creek Nature Center has lived and worked in Idaho, Alaska and Kansas.
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Rich Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Nature Center
Idaho
Alaska
Kansas
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