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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1983
Page
9
A reader challenges Jim Mayer's piece claiming legality of using electric shock to net fish for a public event. The letter argues tagging and counting are allowed, feeding the public is not, and urges accountability for Conservation Commission decisions and considering commercial fishermen to supply the fish.
A concerned driver urges limits on youth moped use, citing near misses and calls for state rules. The letter also critiques media bias on a 19th century style geopolitical incident and ends with a Benton Community bus driver recounting a near collision with two teenagers riding a motorcycle.
A reader critiques former Vice President Mondale's Cedar Rapids remarks on the notch in Social Security. The letter blames 1977 amendments and ties the issue to the Carter administration while urging better historical accuracy.
The National Association of Sonarmen invites former and active duty Navy and Coast Guard personnel to write for information. A new publication will serve as a clearinghouse, with reunions planned to reconnect the “sonar gang.” Service can begin from sonar inception to now, and all specialties are welcome.
A reader urges city leaders to trim wages for mayor, council, and department heads by 20 percent to save jobs and funds. The letter also proposes cutting travel to conventions and limiting city car usage, arguing for a fiscally disciplined, industry-like approach to public spending.
The piece outlines comparable worth as a method to rate jobs by skill education responsibility and conditions to set pay fairly. It cites a 59 cent gap for women, explains historical and social reasons, and notes Iowa House File 313 funding for state job classification evaluation. Jo Dillon of Marion chairs the local League committee commenting on the issue.
The piece argues advertisers and policymakers distort meaning by labeling products and actions with comforting terms. It cites MX missile as peace keeper, Reagan’s Central America stance, space as The High Frontier, and warns that renaming problems delays solutions, echoing Orwell that meaning should determine words.
Kaye Hieb of Marion notes apostrophes appear on mailboxes cards and labels. The column argues apostrophes are unnecessary for plural proper nouns though possessives use apostrophes. It cites examples Smiths Joneses and Rockies as exceptions and urges plain plurals for names.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite personal expressions on unlimited topics. The views are theirs and reflect individual perspectives rather than official positions.
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