NFBI Rebukes Iowa Commissioner Over Budget Issues
The National Foundation of the Blind of Iowa reprimands Arlene Dayhoff for focusing on budget matters and not joining blind groups. Dayhoff defends her right to scrutinize funding and insists the commission, a state agency, must answer to all Iowans. The piece argues NFBI should support rather than control the commission.
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National Foundation of the Blind of
Iowa
Arlene Dayhoff
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Dayhoff
NFBI
the Gazette
Ken Sullivan
Jernigan
Iowa Federation
National Federation
Commission
Ray
Letters Debate Creation Versus Evolution Theory
A reader argues against evolution, claiming creation is better supported by scientific circles. They challenge dating methods like carbon 14 and potassium argon, cite examples such as Heidelberg man and Piltdown man, and assert three competing schools of evolution prove each other wrong.
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Leakey
Whitelaw
Evolution versus physical law raised in editorials
The editor argues that evolution defies immutable physical laws such as decay and degradation when left alone. They claim these laws prove evolution is a falsity masquerading as science and urge scrutiny of evolutionary claims.
Parking safety and a note on rock group KISS in Cedar Rapids
A reader warns Cedar Rapids residents about private First Avenue parking and recounts a disturbing incident in a NCR lot where a employee threatened and damaged a car. The letter also condemns the band KISS, alleging satanic associations and urging Christian parents to restrict their children's music choices.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
NCR
KISS
Phillips retires after five terms as Cedar Rapids streets commissioner
Richard Phillips, who served five two year terms as Cedar Rapids commissioner of streets and public improvements, announces he will not seek re election. Known for responsiveness during sewer backups and heavy snow, he leaves a strong municipal record and contemplates future work after his Dec 31 term ends.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Phillips
Don Canney
Phillips
Kurdish Autonomy Quest Faces Western Hypocrisies
An analysis argues Kurds seek autonomy not sovereignty as a distinct non Arab nation under Turkey Iraq and Iran. It criticizes U S and UN stance, linking Kurdish suppression to PLO support and Western realpolitik in the Iran crisis.
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Henry Kissinger
Harold Saunders
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Ayatollah
Egypt
Washington
General Barzani
Carter White House
SALT II survives Cuba flap as Senate weighs fate
The Cuba dispute dents SALT II momentum but analysts say support could endure. Senate leaders caution against overreaction and argue budget fights complicate ratification while emphasizing the core question: is the treaty worth adopting for U S security.
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Cuba
Senate
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