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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1988
Page
6
Art Heusinkvele edits editorial pages and weighs theAstorial Board chairman’s role. The message signals leadership changes and ongoing governance considerations affecting the paper’s direction and policy priorities.
Editorial criticizes Edwin Meese for touring Peru’s Huallaga Valley and endorsing aerial spraying, arguing demand in the United States drives the cocaine trade and that penalties and foreign pressure fail to curb drug use. It urges reducing demand over supply side policies and decriminalization as a path to control.
Guillermo Garcia of Cuba earned $10,000 for second place in the New York Open but the U.S. Treasury impounded the prize under the Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917, invoked by Kennedy to pressure Cuba. Garcia cannot touch the money while Ivanchuk in first prize took $20,000 to Russia. The case draws criticism of U.S. sportsmanship and calls for fair play over bureaucratic action.
A Washington commentary argues the IRS must be stern against tax cheats and collect all owed taxes while warning of the agency’s troubling history of power abuse and overreach. The piece defends strong enforcement as essential to government finances and fairness.
Senator Pryor leads support for a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights to require fair notice and counsel for taxpayers, limit IRS power to seize assets, allow recordings and written advice, and create an ombudsman office, arguing past abuses justify statutory protections.
Ruth Wilson Eiffert denounces the Civil Rights Restoration Act as overreaching, arguing it expands federal power to private businesses and churches. She praises Rep. Tauke for opposing the bill after constituent input and warns of broader impacts on morality, youth issues, and obscenity debates in Congress.
Chard M. Wallace of 1135 O Ave NW thanks the April 3 letter writer for highlighting Kirkwood funding. He asserts tax money supports Kirkwood via Cedar Rapids Schools and urges readers to check records. He praises biblical principles and defends tax allocation to Kirkwood.
A letter questions Jesse Jackson’s electability and leadership, contrasting his remarks in Cuba with claims of Marxist leanings. It cites criticisms from Review of the News and a CNN analyst, arguing he would push the nation left, cut defense, and misrepresent King’s death.
Cedar Rapids residents debate Bob Jaeger’s suspension of Officer Rosdail, viewed as favoritism from campaign ties. Critics say the decision was poor and should be openly challenged, while supporters urge patience as the new mayor proves his stance amid local pressure.
A discussion on pit bull ownership emphasizes training and humane treatment to reduce aggression. Advocates argue that proper restraint and environment matter, while critics push for broader controls, noting provocation and responsible handling as key factors.
Reader corrects a published claim about a mural commission. The artist says Ed Rowan of the Section of Painting and Sculpture never raised race issues. the Hamburg mural depicts the community during its flower festival and was approved without regard to race or creed.
A reader defends the Electoral College against abolishment proposals. The hypothetical scenario shows regional swings, arguing the system prevents dominance by one area while preserving national balance. The piece contends the College is equitable and well serving the country.
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