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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1987
Page
9
An analysis based on the Disney World Epcot Poll shows older voters over 60 turnout near level with many younger voters despite smaller numbers. In 18 to 34 year olds only 38 percent vote in all elections versus 67 percent for those 65 plus, with 50 to 64 at 74 percent.
Iowa small weekly papers face doubled postage under 1985 rate changes elevating costs for titles like the West Branch Times. Rep Tauke and other lawmakers push a bill to restore partial subsidies, arguing higher USPS rates threaten rural news access and free speech.
A columnist critiques vast sums spent on duchess jewelry and a Van Gogh against the $17,500 Baby M contract. The piece weighs white-collar spending versus human creation, highlighting Harvey Sorkow's Baby M ruling as legalizing baby commerce and warning on market hype.
Gary E. Johnson argues against extending evening hours at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. He notes safety and budget concerns, urges maintaining current hours from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and cautions that other area libraries are cutting hours.
A letter from Patricia M. Swiger urges continued newspaper coverage of positive disability advances in employment and housing. She argues for open minded interviewing, community awareness, and social contact to counter myths and isolation.
The Eastern Iowa Muscular Dystrophy Association chapter thanks nearly 60 businesses for raising 11136 in the 1987 Shamrocks Against Dystrophy. Top funder Olde English Inn led with 3404, followed by a list of other contributors and corporate support from Budweiser Dale Lee Distributing.
A reader voices opinion on presidential actions and accountability during the Reagan era. The piece questions whether the president ignored briefings from the National Security Council figures and criticizes the handling of immunity for individuals tied to the arms and drug networks.
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