Lightfoot Eyes Farm Committee Seat In Iowa 5th District
In the Gazette editorial, U S Representative Jim Lightfoot seeks a seat on the House Agriculture Committee to ensure Iowa’s farm state interests. The piece notes the political tradeoffs for Lightfoot, who currently holds other key posts, and contrasts with challenger Eric Tabor and incumbent Tauke over committee leverage and farm policy directions.
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U.S
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Iowa
House
Agriculture Committee
Lightfoot
House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
Neal Smith
Jamie Whitten
D-Miss
Ilowa
Cooper Evans
Berkley Bedell
Congress
Ag Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Eric Tabor
Tom Tauke
TV Smart Book guidance aims to harness children's TV
Action for Children's Television promotes The TV-Smart Book for Kids to help families select educational shows while limiting viewing. Peggy Charren calls for intelligent use of TV, not denial, noting Sesame Street is limited to avoid rote learning. The piece argues TV is omnipresent and advises prudent, balanced use.
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Folks At Action
E.P. Dutton
Act
Peggy Charren
Christian Science Monitor
Mongolia
Why tax reform moves may miss the broader reach
The author argues that tax reform touches many owners beyond large corporations and notes how shares and pensions spread corporate taxes widely. He recalls Rostow’s bills, the Senate’s passage, and House-Senate compromises, questioning who truly bears the tax burden and how limits on investment credits affect employment and wages.
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Treasury I
Treasury II
Rosty I
Rostenkowski
Senate
House
Lottery Fund
SEC
U.S. News and World Report
College
United Mine Workers
Thoughts from Eastern Iowans on Life and Ideas
Readers from eastern Iowa share personal reflections on a broad range of topics. This space invites thoughtful commentary on daily life, culture, and individual perspectives, highlighting diverse viewpoints from local residents.
Tax bill fears and tax avoidance advice from Prudden
Cedar Rapids income tax consultant David W. Prudden warns that proposed changes in a new tax bill will retroactively tax long term investment gains as ordinary income. He notes higher rates, potential penalties for seniors and widows, and calls for careful consideration of social aims, deductions, and estate implications.
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Cedar Rapids
IRS
National Association of Accountants
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa seat belt data
A letter criticizes the use of police accident reports to claim seat belts saved 22 lives. It argues objective data are needed and presents a hypothetical comparison of survival rates in 30 mph single-car crashes with and without seat belts to show belts triple survival chances. It urges the DOT to publish proper data rather than subjective impressions.
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UPI
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Reader letter accuses Gazette of censorship and bias
Joel E. Wells of Cedar Rapids rebukes The Gazette for censoring Doonesbury and aligning with Pravda style limits on opinion. He urges that religious censorship harms reporting and cites past letters critical of Pat Robertson as evidence of bias.
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Gazette
Pravda
The
Beirut
Northern Ireland
India
Pat Robertson
Jerry Falwell
Jimmy Carter
the Gazette
Wells
Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions
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Robertson fan praises Pat Robertson and budget claims
A reader endorses Pat Robertson citing his education at Yale, CBN growth from 700 supporters to nearly 200 million in budget, and Operation Blessing where 90 cents of every dollar aids people. The letter argues for traditional conservatism and mobilization of voters, invoking Proverbs 14 34.
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Dr. Robertson
Christian Broadcasting Network
700 Club
Robertson
Lord Jesus Christ
CBN
Iowa
No Publishing Robertson Doonesbury Comic in The Gazette
A Virginia Beach reader criticizes The Gazette for not running Pat Robertson Doonesbury strips, while expressing shame at The Virginia Pilot for publishing them. The letter claims Trudeau crossed a line in attempting humor and notes broad local disapproval.
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Gazette
Pat Robertson
Doonesbury
Virginia Pilot
Mr. Trudeau
Virginia Beach
Robertson’s rights praised amid media debate
A reader commends the paper for taking a stand on controversial content and Doonesbury, arguing free America allows figures like Pat Robertson to aspire to the presidency, and noting journalists may contribute to public turmoil.
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America
Pat Robertson
The Butch Is Back Haircut Trend Reappears
In Cedar Rapids, barbers note flattops and crewcuts returning across age groups. Older men once favored these cuts while younger patrons now request clipper styles. The stylist emphasizes the trend is a crisp, classic look rather than new.
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
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Joe Hladky II
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Rep. Lightfoot
Tauke
Education and Labor and Energy and Commerce
David W. Prudden
John Ryan
Des Moines
Trust Department
Joel E. Wells
Robertson Fan
Yale Law School
Phi Beta Kappa
Trudeau
Anne Marty
Butch
Ms. Marty
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