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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1988
Page
6
The Iowa House voted 64 to 31 against a five year effort led by Rep. Minette Doderer to tax retired public employee pension earnings like private pensions. Critics cited personal benefits among some legislators, while supporters warned of breaking deals made with public workers.
The United States quietly admitted five Kurdish victims for emergency medical care at Iran's request, marking a rare moment of humanitarian gesture amid the Iran Iraq conflict. The report notes escalating city to city warfare and calls for a UN ceasefire, with regional powers wary of arms embargo efforts.
A Marion letter expresses concern about the city’s police chief and department morale. The writer criticizes leadership style and calls for accountability or alternative governance to support officers and public safety, urging leaders to restore department strength.
A Cedar Falls reader laments Reagan era politics and moral stances attacking the poor while labeling church factions and prison figures as “evil cults.” He cites Meese programs and criticizes Iowa cultural rhetoric, ending with a pizza market musings and ordering intent.
Letter urges Cedar Rapids civic leaders to support a $3 million payroll project that could create about 200 jobs. The writer argues the city needs this boost to replace lost manufacturing work and spur local suppliers, urging political backing.
Local readers question Amana Society land permits that cost ten to thirteen dollars for a yearly pass to hunt fish or gather on West Amana areas. Critics argue funds should improve access roads and paths rather than fund the treasury.
Brian Fritz of Marengo argues that 16 and 17 year olds who earn over $500 and pay federal taxes should have the vote. He says capable youths show responsibility and should help choose officials who set tax policy.
William Safire polls trendless stability across democracies Britons and Americans keep the status quo while France courts unity. The center holds yet entropy grows in leadership and calls for real debate vanish as Soviet open dissent contrasts with Western restraint.
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