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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1988
Page
6
Editorial argues against using Social Security surpluses to mask deficits and calls for keeping pension funds separate from the general budget. It projects large future surpluses, warns of potential declines if payrolls stagnate, and urges candor and restraint in fiscal policy.
The House voted 59 to 33 to place University Hospitals system oversight under a new nine member board between Regents and the university. Critics say the change adds bureaucracy, risks politicization, and could separate hospital operations from academic health programs. Interim President Remington warns of coordination issues across Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing. Some urge Senate rejection and possible gubernatorial item veto to avoid a costly mistake.
In a supplement to Betty McCollister's Outlooks column, the writer notes historic anti Semitic tendencies across religions from ancient Egypt to the Crusades. The piece argues that persecution may be a universal trait and asks readers to recognize shared humanity rather than labeling groups as aggressors.
A reader disputes The Gazette's stance on the Officer Friendly position and union contract power, calling the paper’s attacks on Jaeger and the Teamsters muckraking. He questions the $10 tax notice cost, suggests legislators prove actual costs, and accuses the paper of biased political influence.
Martha J. Williams from 1500 Third Ave SE urges two local hospitals to require check in and out with proper ID in pediatric maternity and newborn areas. She highlights safety concerns after watching Geraldo on child abduction.
A reader from Iowa City revisits Lanai Hawaii from 1980 residency days. They describe Lanai’s untouched beauty, mix of cultures, and the simple life centered on Dole Pineapple and Lanai City. They worry about increasing development and loss of tranquil beach access and fishing traditions.
The writer recalls Diogenes and the difficulty of distinguishing truth from deceit in modern discourse. He notes alternating claims of truth and falsehood, with many invoking God as proof, and hopes for discernment beyond common folk beliefs.
Voter notes express support for Jesse Jackson as a presidential candidate highlighting his honesty ministry and potential to aid the poor farmers and middle class with job growth and overall governance.
A reflection notes that artists face greater difficulty maintaining stoicism compared to others. It discusses emotional regulation, creative pressures, and resilience in the face of criticism and doubt. The piece frames stoic practice as a counterbalance to artistic vulnerability and public scrutiny.
The piece weighs the woes and ironies of relocation from packing chaos to emotional upheaval. It notes repeated moves within a neighborhood, the strain on routines, and the comic yet telling discoveries of a life in transit, ending with a cautious optimism about change.
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