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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1988
Page
6
John Roberton leads changes to editorial pages as Art Heavikveld departs. Bitar of Editorial Pages and Board Chairman Dave Morris oversee leadership shifts with new Managing Bitar role commencing.
The Gazette editors argue current low turnout in Texas and Florida mirrors nationwide disillusionment. They urge reforms including same day voting and ditching the Electoral College, which they say distorts popular will and fuels public cynicism. They cite historical precedents and polling to back a push for constitutional change.
The AFL-CIO seeks a separate Labor Department watchdog for construction safety, arguing for tougher penalties and more staff. Yet proponents say OSHA already monitors construction, noting past incidents in Bridgeport and Stamford, and contend extra layers won’t eliminate risks in inherently dangerous jobs.
Letters discuss animal experimentation costs and ethics, urging non-animal testing and disease prevention while noting regulatory gaps. Christine Jackson of PETA argues animals are not protected by strong federal rules. Lynne Laird criticizes anti-Christian and anti-Semitic tones in a separate Outlooks column and calls for biblical context and unity.
A two year old dog named Nikki, injured after a street collision, disappeared from home on March 22 after eye removal and leg treatment. Neighbors and authorities have been asked to help locate Nikki who may still need medicine and care. Any sightings should contact Dimond at 1049 Center Point Rd NE.
A reader laments the hardship of aging and needing aid after a life of giving, recalling pre Social Security days and strong community support. She urges dignity for seniors, notes the loneliness of many elders, and cites Bill Burrows on life’s clock, planning to share the sentiment with seven grandchildren.
A married mother of four complains that ads in Cedar Rapids exclude families with children, forcing high rents and moves. She notes landlords’ pet bans and a $5 per hour income struggle, arguing housing shortages push families to leave Iowa. Coleridge quote frames the plea.
Thoughtful readers from eastern Iowa are invited to share opinions on unlimited topics. The column emphasizes personal viewpoints and community perspectives.
A critique argues U S foreign policy has prolonged conflict by backing interventionist actions in Latin America, notably Nicaragua, Honduras, and beyond. It cites violations of laws and treaties, outlines troop and budget growth, and questions the role of the National Guard and broader military expansion.
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