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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1981
Page
3
A newspaper column discusses how many students cheered or remained unfazed by the Reagan assassination attempt, linking desensitization to television violence. It cites studies, notes changes since Kennedy’s era, and argues adults must model restraint rather than blame TV alone.
Benjamin Hooks of the NAACP and civil rights groups urge donations go to legitimate organizations and city funds as Atlanta grapples with killings and disappearances. They note private gifts total about 65 000 to 70 000 with overall contributions over 560 000, amid concerns of profiteering.
The piece argues US presidential assassination attempts are more frequent and driven by deranged individuals due to centralized executive power, media amplification, a populist culture, and high handgun availability. It contrasts with other democracies and cites television violence as a contributing factor. The author quotes Morris Janowitz on global perceptions of American gun culture.
A reader argues against stricter gun laws citing DC handgun ownership and import bans. Another letter questions Senator Kennedy's tax exemption plan with numerical comparisons and calls for accurate reporting and evening delivery to suit working readers.
A reader protests morning deliveries of two newspapers, arguing the Cedar Rapids Gazette is unmanageable for families. The note asks to drop The Gazette or rely solely on the Des Moines paper.
The Gazette ends letters on its upcoming switch to daily morning publication. A sampling of readers' reactions appears, and further repetition is unnecessary. The change, expected this summer, aims to improve timeliness and daily convenience for readers. Subscribers' comments will be read and considered though not printed.
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