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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1985
Page
9
A reader urges lawmakers to resist mandatory seat belts citing freedom of choice while lampooning public policy with notes on alcohol, fitness and crime. The letter questions federal farm policy, the Capper Volstead Act, and John Block’s role in farm price and trade issues, urging scrutiny of the Reagan era.
A 14 year old rabbit raiser defends 4 H practices after a Gazette letter claimed rabbit raisers abuse drugs. He cites vitamins over medications, strict disease culling, and humane care in wire cages. He notes rabbit meat's nutrition and urges readers to visit a rabbitry to verify facts.
A.A. Hulse and Co. in Keota on Main Street ends its long run after being established in 1887. Owner Mrs. Ruby Helscher oversaw the closing as Doug Erwins buys the building to open a Keota convenience store, promising a new era for the town.
A reader denounces secular humanism as a religion taught in public schools and urges restoring Judeo Christian values. He cites the Humanist Manifesto as proof and laments moral decline, abortion, porn, and maternal career choices while praising pastors who oppose secularism.
William L Scholz argues that harsher federal sentences have not reduced crime as the US locks up more people per capita than most nations. He says accountability and restitution, not tougher laws and more prisons, are needed to address crime.
Shirley Spray from Pineview Care Center credits St Jude’s for hosting the elderly at the festival and thanks volunteers and church partners. The care center has supported the event for five years, noting growing friendship and community spirit. Located at 490 Edgewood Rd SW.
Third and fourth graders at Oelwein Elementary urge peace globally and locally. They propose Tuesday September 17 as International Peace Day and ask townspeople to come outside for church bells ringing for peace.
The Gazette outlines letter rules permitting reader opinions up to 400 words, with editing. Include writer name street address and signature. provide a non published telephone for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. focus on issues and events rather than personalities. one letter per writer every 30 days. no verse.
Mailbag time features two writers misusing foreword and forward. Readers discuss backwards words, Poe-like quips, and pronunciation shifts for addition edition and babysat usage. The letters mix humor and language questions with citations.
Bruce F Anderson argues that Jesus’ teachings are liberal and contradict ultraconservative sermons. He critiques TV evangelists and conservative politicians who equate faith with right wing causes, urging readers to ignore their ideological pitch and hold compassionate indifference.
Periodic observations from thoughtful eastern Iowans invited to express diverse views. Topics are unlimited and perspectives reflect individual voices without editorial intervention.
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