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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1986
Page
6
Editorial argues the 88 0 House vote to add smokeless tobacco to prohibited items for minors signals a firm statewide stance. It cites rising youth use and cancer risk, notes Surgeon General Koop urging quitting, and urges Senate concurrence with the House action.
In a letter to the Gazette, Sen Joe Welsh urges HF 2443 to create the Iowa Conservation Corps by merging the Iowa Youth Corps and Green Thumb with a Young Adult program for 19 to 24 year olds. The plan funds remain at 971000 for youth and Green Thumb and 1 million from lottery proceeds for the Young Adult corps. It seeks 15 to 35 percent local matching from participating entities and aims to create 90 to 120 full-time jobs with an emphasis on high unemployment areas through projects like reforestation and park repairs.
The Iowa Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps commends Deb Wiley and The Gazette for the March 16 Sunday page 19A article on integration of students with severe disabilities. The note highlights accurate information sources and the positive message "Everyone benefits" while offering further assistance.
Washington reports that the Senate fell one vote short of approving a constitutional amendment to cap annual outlays to receipts. Gary Hart and Nancy Kassebaum led opposition, criticizing feasibility and enforcement while urging responsible congressional leadership instead.
The piece argues the U S news media pressured NASA with delays and haste before the Challenger launch. It cites David Ignatius and Kennedy Space Center director Richard Smith noting critics’ certainty and media pressure after the disaster. It questions whether press scrutiny pushed a premature mission.
A critique of prelaunch reporting on the Challenger disaster notes harsh coverage from CBS and The New York Times. Analysts quote David Ignatius and others warning that media scrutiny fuels anxiety, while NASA officials face pressure from meteorologists and technicians over weather and O ring concerns.
The piece argues news media influence shapes public perception and NASA policy. It cites Mankiewicz and Swerdlow on TV creating expectations of professionals and notes Challenger era coverage heightens fear of delays and adds to funding pressure. It concludes with a call to absorb media pressure as part of free expression.
The piece argues NASA should not blame media for Challenger coverage noting press coverage reflected public demand for updates on Christa McAuliffe and the shuttle program. It defends reporters for asking questions and urges NASA officials to answer patiently despite setbacks.
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