Editorial: Consumers hold up economy amid distress
The piece notes the U.S. consumer remains the lone bright spot as stock markets slide and layoffs rise. It cites Wall Street Journal observations and explores whether confidence can hold, urging a balanced approach to spending and saving without overreacting to tax rebates or uncertainty.
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Wall Street Journal
U.S
Conomists
Business
Soviet Union
Jean de la Bruyere
Series of words must play well together
Janet Webster notes grammatical errors in a clipping about series of words. The piece discusses correct parallelism in lists, Gaucher disease with its affects wording, and misreadings like smashed potatoes. The writer recalls sharing Old Main at Coe College and critiques redundancies as linguistic junk food.
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Janet Webster
Solon
Janet
Jan
Old Main
Coe College
Tax bonus critique spurs call for real relief and responsible spending
Gina Hausknecht argues that a government tax rebate is wasteful and favors the rich while hollowing social programs. She urges fiscal responsibility, supports donating her check to Planned Parenthood, and condemns Bush tax cuts as undermining Medicare and Social Security.
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U.S
America
Bush
Medicare
Social Security
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
We Must Remain Calm After the Attack
Michael McMahon delivers a rallying address from Manchester urging calm and action to defeat the evil behind the assault. He calls for 48 hours for the implicated to surrender and warns of tough measures if they do not. He emphasizes rebuilding lives and honoring the lost while seeking justice.
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America
Michael McMahon
Manchester
Four Oaks Applauds Hy-Vee First Avenue Project in Cedar Rapids
The Four Oaks board commends Cedar Rapids City Council for partnering with Hy-Vee to retain and improve the First Avenue Hy-Vee store. The effort supports inner-city stability, food access, and long-term community success, while protecting families and neighborhoods.
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Four Oaks
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
In Crisis We Stand: Remembering Alaska Crash Victims
Andra Atteberry, a state representative, reflects on the Alaska Airlines tragedy near Juneau from 30 years ago and the recent Pennsylvania attack. She notes families suffer, first responders perish, and Americans unite to aid survivors and heal.
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Juneau
Alaska
Pennsylvania
The Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers For Opinion Page
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer full name signature full street address daytime phone. anonymous submissions not allowed. Accepts up to 650 words per column with address and phone for identification. not all may be printed.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Merging Cedar Rapids city and Linn County governments urged
Reader warns against a Cedar Rapids and Linn County merger citing alleged city hall corruption, tax hikes, and plans to extend Highway 100 through a nature preserve. The letter questions public access to meetings and traffic impacts on Collins Road while urging the Chamber to rethink its stance.
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Cedar Rapids
Collins Road
I-380
First Avenue
Lee Clancey
Ron Corbett
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