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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1985
Page
6
The editorial argues the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co franchise renewal won’t affect gas rates, which are set by the state, and notes that rejecting it would still require costly city action to replace mains or build new lines. Voters are urged for a routine yes to maintain service safeguards.
Opinion argues shrinking the District of Columbia to just government buildings and returning the rest to Maryland would allow Washington residents to vote for Maryland’s delegation. The piece notes earlier failed statehood efforts and frames redistricting as a simpler path to representation.
Marion proseccutor William W. Thinnes 55 died last week after years of heavy workload. The respected jurist admired in church and Regis High circles reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack while many colleagues believe overwork contributed. mourners extend sympathy to his widow and children.
The letter praises multiple candidates Pat Courtney Mary Ann Kucera Linda Nassif-Teague and Darrell McReynolds for the Cedar Rapids school board. It emphasizes experience financial prudence classroom policy and dedication to education urging readers to vote tomorrow and noting Sept 10 as the election date in the Atkins district.
Mary Ann Kucera has accepted demanding duties on the Cedar Rapids Board of Education. She commits time, studies current education literature, and visits Cedar Rapids schools. Voters are urged to support her leadership tomorrow.
A supporter urges votes for Susan McDermott, arguing early education foundations and prudent use of education dollars best serve children and the community. The letter emphasizes balancing educational needs with local economic capacity and endorses McDermott.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 400 words with the writer’s name street address and signature. A non published phone number helps authentication. Anonymous letters are not published and submissions should focus on issues and events rather than personalities. Only one letter per writer every 30 days.
The speech argues for equal pay and home equality while warning against envy of men. It encourages women to pursue disciplined professions, avoid gossip, and cultivate inner peace and self mastery to improve personal and family life.
Kathryn L. Chadima urges Eastern readers that women need faith in themselves to contribute to society beyond family. She argues for interrelating with women and men, pursuing work if desired, and resolving home tensions to support equal pay and power beginning at home.
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