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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1986
Page
9
Mrs James S Brady urges readers to regulate bullets, not just guns, arguing that deadly rounds should require positive identification and prescription like drugs. She cites past letters and urges separating guns from ammunition to reduce bloodshed and protect innocent lives.
The bill would raise fines for nursing home violations flagged by the State Health Department and bar waivers for repeated offenses, with a minimum $500 penalty per repeat violation. Critics from nurse home groups argue it would raise costs only for repeat violators while the department’s enforcement lapses raise broader concerns about resident care.
The Governor seeks authority to appoint the education commissioner, a move opposed by the Iowa Association of School Boards. They argue it would increase political influence and reduce accountability, risking decisions driven by the governor rather than sound standards.
Kim Schroeder of the Day Care Homes Association endorses mandatory registration for home day care providers and notes Iowa may enact the measure with public support. She cites 1984 statistics on working mothers and costs, highlights CDA training needs, and invites parents and providers to Cedar Rapids library sessions.
A critique of CBS and the era's docudrama trend argues that Nobody's Child glossed Marie Bakers piety to avoid alienating viewers. The piece compares TV dramatizations with Shakespeare and wartime films, calling docudrama an affront to education and history and noting the market driven bias toward ratings over truth.
Outlooks presents periodic observations from thoughtful eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs, offering a snapshot of local perspectives.
Betty McCollister of Iowa City, a freelance writer, has lived on both coasts and elsewhere while becoming a mother of six and grandmother of 11.
A college audience fills the Iowa Memorial Union to hear Dr Ruth on sex education. The writer contrasts Dr Ruth’s TV advice with tribal puberty rites and ancient wisdom, arguing society fails to prepare youth and questioning the value of modern sex education.
A columnist notes common misuses of idioms such as old wives tales and could care less. Examples include a wire service error about Willi Smith clothing and Gen Yeager finally using couldn't care less. The piece also riffs on kith and kin usage in a yuppie quote.
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